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    Since 1964, Sonitrol Security has been the trusted name for providing home and business security systems in North America, with a combination of human know-how and the latest technology. Our system is so sophisticated that we often catch criminals before they gain entry to our customers' facilities.
    Delaware (302) 652-3060
    Outside Delaware (877) 652-3060
    Our Address 802 First State Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19804
    NJ Address 60 West Mill St, Pedricktown, NJ 08067

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    When Nobody’s Watching: A Few of the Craziest Things Caught on Security Cameras

    The vast majority of businesses in the U.S. have some form of security cameras on their premises for the express purpose of catching thieves and other rabble rousers red handed. However, some business owners have found much stranger things on their security camera footage. Here are just a few of the many crazy moments captured on commercial surveillance systems. Crying Over Spilled Wine If you've ever wondered what breaking over 6,000 bottles of wine looks like, wonder no more. Thanks to the security cameras at a liquor store in Sheboygan, WI, the world now knows. The store's security surveillance captured a 78-foot long shelf unit falling away from the wall and destroying all of the wine on it, with some bottles worth almost $150. Pizza Delivery? Unfortunately, not all pizza deliveries are created equal. In one security camera's footage, a pizza delivery man can be seen dropping the pizza on the ground and promptly trying...

    A Few Holiday Crimes That Will Make You Want Better Alarm Systems in Your Store

    There is a significant increase in break-ins and burglaries during the last two weeks of the year, coinciding with holidays like Christmas and New Year's. If stealing during a season known for gift giving seems heartless, it gets worse. Unfortunately, some of these would-be Grinches and holiday humbugs literally steal from children. If you're not convinced you need professional security solutions, here are a few holiday break-in stories from recent years that will definitely make you want to upgrade your business alarm systems. The Jolly Ham Thief A few years ago in Sydney, Australia, some thieves broke into a warehouse and stole approximately 16 tons of ham and bacon. Their breakfast haul was worth around $90,000 and inflicted a huge loss on the company they stole from. However, in an effort to soften the blow, the thieves left a cheerful note behind that read, "Thanks, Merry Christmas!" At least they had the decency to...

    4 Commercial Security Tips to Help Keep the Monsters Out of Your Store This Halloween

    Approximately 38% of inventory shrink is the result of shoplifting, a crime that plagues retail businesses of all sizes around the world. However, some seasons are riper for theft than others. Halloween season is an especially popular time for these tricksters to invade your store. Fortunately, a properly maintained business security system can help keep shoplifters out, and not simply by catching them in the act. Even the presence of CCTV cameras and other business security systems can deter shoplifters. Here are a few essential commercial security solutions to help you keep shoplifters from haunting your store this Halloween. Proper Lighting If there's a dark spot in your surveillance video, there's an open opportunity for thieves to step in. Before you declare your business security systems foolproof, make sure you're inspecting the video feed properly to ensure all areas are well-lit. Access Control Systems There's an old adage that locks only keep the honest people...

    You Must Protect Your Security Codes

    You have taken a great deal of time to invest in an alarm system that is the right fit for your business. You paid for the equipment and now pay a monthly fee to have the system monitored. We've seen a lot of weird things over the years in the name of security, but one that takes the cake - putting a post-it note with the security access number on it - right next to the security keypad!   Everyone who passes by the keypad will know how to disarm your system without causing an alarm. Just because the keypad may be in a private hallway, and may not be visible to the public, that doesn’t mean this is a good idea.  By posting these instructions, you give disarming rights to every vendor, contractor, delivery person and visitor that passes this area. Your security investment is now a waste of money. To help, we've come up...

    How to Evaluate Your Site for Security System Installation

    Whether you run a small business or a large company, commercial security services are essential to your safety and the safety of your assets. However, before you complete the task of choosing a security system, you need to evaluate your site for installation. Evaluating your site for any commercial security system involves a number of different tasks. Here's what you need to know to perform a proper evaluation. Identify Any and All Possible Entrances Any entrance into your building is a security concern. Whether it's a loading dock, a bay window, or the front door, you need to make note of all of the potential access points on your site. Once you've identified all of the potential access points, make a detailed map of your building and note where each one is. This map will allow you and your commercial surveillance service to more easily determine your security needs. Evaluate Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Adequate...

    4 Most Commonly Shoplifted Items and How You Can Protect Your Business

    Only one in every seven businesses has an alarm system like Sonitrol Security in place to prevent theft and break ins, and those without alarms may be at a much greater risk for theft. It's no question that shoplifting is an issue for countless retail stores, whether they have business security systems or not. However, certain businesses might be more prone to theft than others, and not for the reasons you might think. Rather than location or size, most businesses are robbed based on the items they carry. For instance, in places like downtown Los Angeles, there is a black market for stolen goods that operates in plain sight. Shoplifters from around the city gather there to sell lifted merchandise like razors, shampoo, and stolen iPhones. But even small rural towns have hidden black markets for stolen goods. While installing business security systems is an important step, it's just as important for...

    Why You Need a Security Audit.

    For more than 50 years, Sonitrol Security has been in the security business, engaged in not only monitoring alarms at our central monitoring station but also verifying those alarms and informing the local law enforcement department of a potential crime in progress. You can be confident that we know the security business - inside out. We have apprehended over 174,838 criminals. Any facility that shows the Sonitrol Security logo is feared and avoided by criminals who have been caught by us before because they know they will be caught again. As a result, we have succeeded in minimizing the occurrence of false alarms and maximizing the efficiency of local police departments in allocating their manpower to catch criminals, not waste their time. So why does your business need a security audit? Firstly, you need to know the security risks your business may have, and then you need to know the best way to mitigate those risks. Our...

    How Secure Is Your School?

    No one knows better than educators that schools have become increasingly vulnerable to crime and violence. Sonitrol Security of Delaware Valley is committed to keeping our children, their teachers and other school personnel safe. The Sonitrol Security team is dedicated to keeping your school safe. We can customize our state-of-the-art SIGHT and SOUND security systems to fit the needs of your building. Our solutions limit unauthorized access during, and after school hours. Serving over 12,000 schools nationally, Sonitrol Security is an expert at assessing your school’s vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate solutions to secure your facilities, When Christopher Columbus Charter School needed a comprehensive security system that would protect students, faculty and visitors, they depended on our solution. With a large area and numerous facilities to monitor, the challenge was great. The school had a need to cover both the interior and exterior of the facility with cameras, as well as access control. The plan...

    Top 5 Benefits of Installing a Security System for Your Business

    Police respond to approximately 38 million alarm activations annually, but despite the large number of calls, only one in seven businesses has any kind of alarm system in place. So if 38 million seems high, just think about how many alarm activations should be going out. More businesses are in need of a commercial security system now than ever before. Plus, recent advances in technology has made these business security systems incredibly effective. However, at a time when businesses need to cut costs at all costs, many business owners will avoid any additional expenses. For those skeptics, here are five benefits of commercial security systems for businesses. Reduce Insurance Premiums Most insurance companies require that businesses install some form of security system on their property. Beyond being a requirement, it could actually reduce your premium, as insurance companies are more likely to offer discounts when commercial security systems are in place. Avoid Fraudulent Claims With...

    Why You Need A Fire and Alarm System

    Everything under the roof of your business is an asset and represents an investment you've made in future growth. Indeed, it is very much in your best interest to protect those assets, and two of the greatest threats you face are structural fires and breaches in security. Consider this: American retailers must deal with a $44 million shrink in inventory, according to the National Retail Security Survey, 38% of which can be attributed to shoplifting, and another 34.5% to employee theft. And every year, thousands of businesses are damaged by fires. These are two of the main reasons that it is important to have some sort of security measure in place, but there are many other benefits as well. Check them out below to understand how much you'll get from fire alarm systems and the latest security surveillance systems: After Hours Protection Who, or what, will protect your business when you aren't there?...