Sonitrol Security Reports Record Criminal Apprehensions
Sonitrol Security’s verified alarm detection techniques, coupled with law enforcement partnerships, result in more than 175,000 criminal apprehension as of January 2017.
Sonitrol Security, the leader in verified electronic security, provides customers throughout the United States and Canada with customized, state-of-the-art security solutions for intrusion alarms, access control, video surveillance and fire detection.
The company has reached a new milestone by assisting with 175,000 documented criminal apprehensions since 1977, when the company first began recording apprehension statistics.
These record-breaking results have been achieved through constant innovation in alarm verification techniques, as well as strong relationships with law enforcement and the communities that Sonitrol serves.
Sonitrol’s roots began in law enforcement in 1964 when founded by Anderson, Indiana police officer, Al Cronk. Mr. Cronk’s purpose was to help law enforcement safely apprehend criminals while reducing false alarms.
Sonitrol Security’s unique audio verified alarm detection methods provide the tools needed to accurately detect true alarm events, versus false alarms, and effectively, efficiently, and appropriately notify law enforcement.
Apprehensions occur from violations ranging from business and school break-ins, to more serious violations that have may lasting effects on the community after the initial crime has occurred.
This unique and powerful technology has helped Sonitrol Security and the law enforcement community apprehend 175,000 criminals, more than any other security system in the market. Police know when they respond to a Sonitrol alarm, they are likely going to apprehend a criminal, which has led to a trusted relationship, faster police response times, and increased officer safety when responding to alarm events.
“Considering that 98% of alarm calls are false, coupled with a less than 1% apprehension rate when responding to non-verified alarms, it is easy to understand why many law enforcement agencies are making the shift to Verified Alarm Response policies,” said Joe Allen, Sonitrol Security of Delaware Valley. “We pride ourselves in continuing the legacy of Sonitrol by innovating better, faster alarm verification techniques while building strong relationships with our local communities and Law Enforcement.”
In 2015, Sonitrol Security announced the introduction of SonaVision™ Video Verification, adding integrated video verification to Sonitrol’s proven audio verification techniques. This coupled with the Sonitrol Mobile Application, allows both central station operators and customers to view live and recorded video, facilitating the appropriate level of communication between the Sonitrol operator and the end-user customer. And last month, Sonitrol announced ground breaking innovation by being the first systems manufacturer to release a UL/ULC approved product that initiates alarms driven by glass-break analytics.
Sonitrol Security’s involvement with law enforcement includes a partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR). The PPVAR is comprised of members of the electronic security industry, insurance industry, and law enforcement. Their mission is to educate electronic security stakeholders on the value of verified alarms in reducing false alarms, increasing apprehensions, preserving tax payer dollars, and enhancing end users’ and responding officers’ safety.
For more information, contact Joe Allen, Sonitrol Security of Delaware Valley at (302) 652-3060 or jallen@sonitrolde.com