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Video surveillance can be a confusing business. CCTV, surveillance, dome cameras, bullet cameras, HD, IP, motion sensing, two-way voice - how can you make the right decision?
Shoplifting. According to National Retail Security Survey (NRSS), in 2015, 45.2 billion (with a ‘B’) dollars’ worth of inventory was stolen. The loss of items to shoplifters is called ‘shrinkage’ in the retail business. The problem isn’t only shoplifters, it’s also employee theft that...
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in 2014, there were:
- Fires: 1,298,000
- Deaths: 3,275
- Injuries: 15,775
- Money Lost: ~$11.6 Billion
With these high numbers, there is no doubt that you need a reliable fire security system in your house or in your business! By installing a...
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At Sonitrol, we do more than sell top-notch commercial security systems. Not only do we do the standard break-ins and fires, we also do water detection monitoring, temperature control, carbon monoxide, and power outage monitoring. Check out how these features can be essential to your company’s...
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What is Verified Video?
Surveillance cameras that are watched by the monitoring station, so when a camera detects motion (sound, heat, or movement), an image or video is sent to the monitoring station where a staff professional will dispatch police based on the activity shown in the video footage...
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With the warmer weather here again, you might encounter more solicitors coming to your door asking you to buy or subscribe to something. If you have a security system, you might have a bigger problem as fake security representatives will try to squeeze into your home. These fake representatives will...
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Access control systems are an integral part of a business’ every day security and operations. These systems help businesses every day to protect their valuable assets, protect against internal and external threats, and much more. If you’re thinking about an access control system for your Read More
When was the last time you walked around your business building or your house and inspected it for security reasons? Have you ever thought to "burglarize" yourself to see what areas you might need to improve? If not, you might need to reconsider and inspect your business security by doing a...
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If you are interested in home security in Lexington, KY (or any other type of home improvement project), one way to discover what options are available is to visit a home show. Even so, it is not always enough to just show up and visit a few vendor booths. A well-thought-out plan is required if you...
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Precautionary Steps for your Business and What to do After a Burglary
Most people believe they will never be a victim of a burglary and therefore don’t take the necessary precautionary steps to prevent it from happening. Or, if you have been a victim of a criminal act, what should you do to...
Being in Two Places at Once
Being a business owner is stressful already, so why add additional stress to your life worrying about theft, fire, and vandalism occurring to your business? While you may have insurance coverage to protect against these risks, you still face the inconvenience and time...
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On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, the Lexington Police Department apprehended one juvenile after responding to a Sonitrol verified alarm. According to reports, at 9:38 PM, our Central Monitoring Station received several audio alarms at Mary Todd Elementary school in Lexington, KY. The verified audio allowed...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the Clark County Sheriff's Department and Winchester Police Department apprehended one juvenile after responding to a Sonitrol verified alarm. According to reports, at 6:59 a.m., our Central Monitoring Station received several audio alarms at Trapp Elementary School in...
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On Thursday, January 8, 2014, Lexington Division of Police apprehended one criminal after responding to a Sonitrol verified alarm. According to reports, at 2:05 a.m., our Central Monitoring Station received a motion alarm at Brandenburg Auto on Versailles Road in Lexington. The verified audio allowed...
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On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Jessamine County Sheriff's Department apprehended three criminals after responding to a Sonitrol verified alarm. According to reports, at 4:22 a.m., our Central Monitoring Station received an audio alarm at E-Z Mart & Deli in Nicholasville. The verified audio allowed the...
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Business fires can cause severe damage and major devastation to peoples’ lives and surroundings. Most business owners rarely recover from the loss. Investing in afire detection system installed and monitored by a reputable company can save your business and the lives of your employees and...
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Access control systems are electronic security systems designed to permit only certain people to enter a building. These systems are gaining popularity with businesses across the globe because they keep unwanted visitors away from sensitive materials. They are also critical to maintaining employee...
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As a business owner, the primary concern you may have is to protect your inventory from being stolen or damaged. Installing a burglary system will give you peace of mind as well as ensuring the safety of your inventory. These systems will help enhance your business as they give a sense of security to...
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On June 9, 2014 Lexington Police made an apprehension at our client's site after receiving several alarm notifications via Sonitrol's verified audio technology.
Our Central Monitoring Station received door and hallway audio alarms at Dunbar High School in the middle of the night. These alarms...
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Security systems for schools, retail environments, residences, warehouses and many other settings are evolving, with modern technology leading to higher apprehension rates, fewer false alarms, and more comprehensive protection. Two of the key advances in security technology have been audio and video...
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Smart companies use video surveillance systems to enhance their business and reduce costs due to employee theft and burglary. If you have ever considered security cameras for your business, keep reading. Below we explore some specific reasons why every business owner should have a security...Read More
Every business alarm system should have several components. Each component works in unison to prevent criminal activity as well as intimidate intruders. Why rely merely on the siren of an alarm? It might notify the neighbors that a break-in has occurred but oftentimes, that is not enough. Let us...
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Every business owner should have at least one security camera. If you own a business, you have a building, inventory, employees and customers to protect. You probably also want to keep a watchful eye on what's really going on at your property. Below we explore some specific reasons why every...
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As a small business owner, you need a workable plan in order to ensure you get a comprehensive protection against today’s sophisticated threats while at the same time saving money and time. It is important to invest in business security measures, which are affordable, fast and easy. Small business...
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Theft, violence in the workplace and workplace bullying continue rising even as technology expands to stop these events. Insurance fraud involving false slip-and-fall and other injury claims keep insurance premiums high. You can keep on top of what happens in your business even while away with video...
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Security systems are important in protecting your business. As a business owner, panic, hold-up and duress systems, especially, are a discreet and reliable way to keep your property safe from intruders or unauthorized persons.
Panic buttons, in general, enable users under duress or in the event of...
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Sonitrol of Lexington and Bates Security's Scott Green has been featured as Commerce Lexington's Ambassador Spotlight for the May edition of their publication, Business Focus Magazine.
On Saturday, April 26, 2014, Lexington Police apprehended one criminal after responding to a Sonitrol verified alarm. According to the police report, at 8:02 a.m., our Central Monitoring Station received a motion alarm on the back lot camera at TECO Mechanical. The verified video allowed...
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LEXINGTON, KY- May 7, 2014 – Sonitrol Corporation (Sonitrol), the leading provider of verified electronic security for homes, schools and businesses, recently announced Jeremy Bates, General Manager, Sonitrol of Lexington, has been elected President of the...
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On March 14 at 3:01 a.m., Central Station received audio and motion alarms at First Alliance Church in Lexington. Officers immediately responded to the alarm and found an open door. They set up a perimeter and alerted the K9 team. The subject fled and remained at large. Detective Randall Kloss...
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Since 1964, Sonitrol’s Verified
Security Technology
Created With Police — For Police —
Ushering the Modern Era of Intruder Alarms
LEXINGTON, KY- March 27, 2014 - Sonitrol, the innovator of verified electronic security solutions, known for the apprehension of burglars and intruders,...
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Prevention and managing school violence and reducing safety risks are many pressing items that school facilitators are dedicated to. Physical secuirty is an important aspect to consider when managing school safety issues.
Verified Security has a higher success rate in criminal apprehensions,...
Today's security technology can protect much more than what is inside your commercial building. As copper theft is still prevalent in Central Kentucky, many business owners have turned to Sonitrol of Lexington to help protect their facilities. The copper found in a variety of materials at most...
Any big business should have video surveillance and car dealerships are no exception. In fact, because car dealerships tend to cover such a large area full of expensive equipment, they tend to become targets for thieves.There are a number of ways to prevent theft at your dealership, but installing
Good business security can provide peace of mind while preventing robberies or acts of vandalism. Protecting your business from a potential break-in and theft is essential to cultivating a safe environment for your workers and clients while protecting your merchandise.
1. Find Weak Spots
Having an alarm system installed protects your business by ensuring a police response to incidents that happen after business hours and when the building is not occupied.
The problem is that over ninety percent of all alarms are "false alarms" - the alarm is triggered by construction vibrations,...
Whether your business employs 40,000 people or four, a commercial security camera offers infinite benefits and an unparalleled piece of mind. While the obvious security reasons are inherent, the ability to monitor the happenings of your financial investment while you are away doesn't make you over...A network of security surveillance cameras is a vital layer of protection for security conscious businesses or individuals. Older analog systems such as CCTV are being overtaken by advanced digital technology. IP camera systems are quickly becoming the norm. They provide high-quality video and,...
Everyone knows there are things that go bump in the night. On the other hand, there are also vandals and thieves will compromise any construction site security Kentucky has in progress. Stolen equipment and vandalized materials are all the result of lax or non existent construction site security....
Among the long list of responsibilities that facility managers have, ensuring that employees have access to the right buildings at the right time is one of the top tasks. While security guards are a costly method of access control, the most effective tool used by facility managers is access control for...
Having adequate restaurant security is important to protect both your employees, customers and yourself. There are many methods to ensuring your restaurant is safe from theft including installing surveillance cameras, a panic button or a new safe. Restaurant security can be pretty straightforward with...
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas produced by the burning of fossil fuels. Low levels of the colorless and odorless gas are a product of animal metabolic processes. Higher concentrations of carbon monoxide are lethal to humans and animal life because the gas combines with hemoglobin and severely restricts...
The only way to keep crime rates down is to create new protections against crime. If you want to keep your property safe, you need to find ways to protect your business so that burglars and other vandals simply cannot get in. One of the best ways for you to accomplish this is by installing a burglar...As a business owner, the primary concern you may have is to protect your inventory from being stolen. Security guard and agencies are no longer enough, especially if you have large establishment. In this case, you will need a burglary system that will ensure the safety of your business and employees,...
It seems like school shootings are becoming as commonplace as high-speed police chases in the news and media outlets. Any parent with school-age children should be very concerned about the safety of their sons and daughters at an educational institution. Children view educational systems as a safe...
Whether you are looking for security for commercial, residential or hospitality sectors, card access control systems can be an excellent method of ensuring that your property remains safe and secure. This type of system also enables you to restrict, monitor and modify access to the areas that need to be...With the evolving nature of security concerns, a company's security systems should match or outpace that evolution to stay at the top of their game when it comes to protecting and monitoring their facilities, staff, and inventory. One of the ways to do this is by investing in a digital video...
Business fires can cause a lot of damage and a major devastation. Most business owners rarely recover from the loss. Investing in a good fire detection system can save your business and the lives of your employees and customers. This type of system is made up of a central control panel where the smoke...
Pharmacies tend to be one of the most targeted areas for thieves and criminals along with convenient stores, gas stations and, of course, banks. It’s not too hard to figure out why; pharmacies not only act as convenient stores, which means they have cash on hand, they also have a large amount of...
Business security is not only important for your employees’ safety but also the protection of valuable trade secrets. Corporate espionage will remain a threat to your trade secrets unless you have an effective access control system. Fear of assault also does little for employee morale.
What...
Business security is not just threatened by electronic attacks but also unauthorized break-ins and the possibility of activity by unscrupulous, yet authorized, individuals. Recording activity in real time enhances security in these situations by catching the wrongdoers.
Surveillance is not...
Copper theft is a very real problem facing any business or residence. The main targets are air-conditioning and heating units. Also targets are copper wires used in utility boxes and copper plumbing pipes. It is a particular problem at construction sites and commercial sellers of air-conditioning and...Choosing a security system for business use isn't really as straightforward as it might seem. If you live in an area where you have many different choices when it comes to a security company, you're going to want to do a little bit of research to find out which one is the best fit for you. Here are...
On May 2, 2013, police responded to a burglary in progress and apprehended a criminal our client’s business in Lexington.
After receiving a 1st floor motion alarm at 3:51 am, our central station dispatcher alerted the Lexington Police Department of an alarm at our client’s location. Upon...
to possible criminal activity. These potential threats are taken very seriously by government agencies and the agencies employ methods to ensure municipal building and courthouse...
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are generally safe and protective of those that seek assistance. But it's still important for patients to understand that there are measures they can take to ensure a reliable and safe experience. Doctors, nurses, and all administrators are, in fact, human and...
Keeping your business and property safe is a priority, but sometimes even the best 
intentions can cause problems. Many business owners install top notch security systems only to find that they have a high number of incidences of false alarms. A false alarm is more than just a nuisance; it can lead to...
Access control systems are an essential part of commercial security systems. With access control, you can effectively keep your building safe and secure, by controlling the movement of people in and out of the building. You can as well set the criteria for the people that are allowed to access the...
One of the biggest fears of owning a buesiness is losing it to a fire. Precautions can be taken in order to prevent fires, but none of them are 100%. It's always important to make sure that you are ready for an emergency - for your employees and assets. But beyond a plan of how to...
Sonitrol of Lexington earns National Awards, including Top Producing Sonitrol office for 2012.
Lexington, KY - Sonitrol of Lexington was recently recognized as the recipient of four national awards at the Sonitrol National Dealer Association Conference in Seattle, Washington held April 4 -...
