The Blog

By Chris Contreras, Portland Sales Manager Posted June 30, 2008 Like many of you, I hadn’t really thought much about mailbox security beyond my own email inbox, which is protected through various filters and programs designed by someone from NASA. But something happened! I started reading articles in the paper, and watching shows on television about mail theft right out … Read More

By Pamela Singleton, Director of Communications Posted June 27, 2008 Did you know motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of work related facilities? I had no idea. As you may have guessed, I took Sound Security’s Defensive Driving class this morning. Our fabulous HR guru, Heather Rosenthal, taught the course and gave us lots of juicy tidbits about … Read More

By Pamela Singleton, Director of Communications Posted June 26, 2008 As we gear up for Sound Security’s 30th anniversary, I’ve had the opportunity to stroll down memory lane with President Beau Bradley and despite how much has changed in electronic security, what really impresses me is what has stayed the same. From day one, the Bradley’s fostered a culture of … Read More

By DeJa Irving, Customer Service Representative, Sonitrol Pacific Tacoma Posted June 24, 2008 Although not an apprehension, this situation service as a tragic reminder that we at Sonitrol Pacific aren’t just providing security for businesses and homes; we are responsible for the people inside them too. Listening early morning June 23, Kris Etheridge heard a small thud and sounds of … Read More

By Michelle Evans, Operations Center Manager Posted June 20, 2008 The most important thing our operators can do for each and every one of you is to devote 100 percent of their attention to monitoring your facility from the time you turn on your security system and leave until you return and turn it off. Even though we work diligently … Read More

By Pamela Singleton, Director of Communications Posted June 19, 2008 Arrests at a Sonitrol Pacific protected site happen all the time. Unlike typical burglar alarm companies, our audio sensors “hear” what’s going on and our operators verify signal activations. What doesn’t happen all the time is for one of our operators/sound analysts to get activations from two different locations within … Read More

By Pamela Singleton Posted June 17, 2008 Before joining the Sonitrol Pacific team, I had no idea police dogs play such a large role in the apprehension of suspects. Many of the Sonitrol Pacific assisted apprehensions include the efforts of one or more K9 units. These are incredibly well trained animals that faithfully perform a vital service to our communities. … Read More

By Barbara Hamlin, Director of Customer Service Posted June 10, 2008 False alarms take police away from real emergencies. This embarrassing situation for you can endanger responding authorities and your whole community. Too many false alarms will eventually compromise your security. What causes false alarms? 70% of false alarms are caused by user error. Be sure to train anyone who … Read More

By Gordon DuCette, Portland Technician Posted June 4, 2008 Last week on my way into work I stopped in at the Oregon City Pacific Pride. As I got out of my truck, an Oregon City Police Officer pulled in behind me. I was at the card reader as he exited his car, I said good morning and he replied “Good … Read More

By Carl Larson, Plant Operations Supervisor, Snoqualmie Valley School District Posted June 3, 2008 Security in public schools is not an option in today’s environment. Just turn on the nightly news and you’ll hear about an incident involving school violence or vandalism. Public schools are one of the most vulnerable institutions, providing an excellent target for those seeking false notoriety. … Read More