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K9 Cop Catches Humane Society Burglar After Call from Sonitrol Pacific
A police dog, Tacoma Police Officers and the Tacoma Fire Department foiled the plans of a suspected burglar at Tacoma’s Humane Society after Sonitrol Pacific detected a break-in November 18. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received sensor activations from the Humane Society’s... - November 21, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
EvidencePix Inc. Expands its Markets to Include Law Enforcement Applications
EvidencePix technology takes multiple real-time digital photos of crime or threat situations, encrypts these photos, and emails them instantly to others who can respond. This patented technology is ideally suited for numerous law enforcement applications such as automated evidence capture, instant evidence and notification services, situational monitoring of locations under surveillance, enhanced officer safety and for data retrieval that follows chain-of-custody criteria useful in prosecution. - November 18, 2008 - EvidencePix Inc.
CyberExtruder Receives Patents in Computer Vision, 3D Modeling
CyberExtruder has been granted patents in the United States and the European Union in the field of Computer Vision, 3D modeling, further cementing its position as the industry’s top innovator. - November 14, 2008 - CyberExtruder
Sonitrol Pacific Detection Yields One Arrest, Two Warnings
The Sonitrol Pacific security system alerted authorities to threatening activity outside an Oregon grade school leading to the arrest of one and warnings for two others November 9. Operator Minta Christopherson received an activation of the school’s audio sensors and heard banging noises she... - November 12, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Attempted Break-in Stopped by Early, Verified Detection
In another example of Sonitrol Pacific’s early and verified detection, police arrested a man suspected of attempting to break into the Point West Credit Union in Northeast Portland November 9 after insulation clinging to the man’s jacket undermined his claim he went behind the credit... - November 12, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Attempted Drug Theft Thwarted by Sonitrol Pacific
Police arrested two men suspected of breaking into Everett Ear, Nose and Throat in an attempt to take pharmaceutical drugs after the clinic’s Sonitrol Pacific security system “heard” them November 3. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Stephany Ripley received the system activation... - November 08, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Sensors Detect, Deputies Arrest Two
Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a Washington middle school less than seven minutes after receiving a call from Sonitrol Pacific and arrested two suspected intruders November 1. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received an audio signal activation from the school immediately... - November 05, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific System Detects Burglary, Arson
Police arrested two juveniles suspected of the arson and burglary of Hollywood Market after the store’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity October 29. Operator Minta Christopherson received an impact-activated audio signal from the store just before 5:00 a.m. and... - November 02, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific in Action: Crash, Detect, Respond, Arrest
Less than five minutes passed between the time Super Handy Mart’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected activity and when police arrived to arrest a suspect October 26. Award-winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received an activation of the store’s audio sensors,... - October 30, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Donates $2,100 to Crime Stoppers
Sonitrol Pacific, a Sound Security, Inc. company, donated $2,100 to Crime Stoppers organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest in recognition of the 21 incidents that resulted in the apprehension of suspects at facilities protected by a Sonitrol Pacific security system during the third quarter... - October 29, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Entry Through Ceiling Detected by Sonitrol Pacific, One Arrested
Police arrested a man suspected of breaking into a Seattle area Money Tree by going through the unsecured roof hatch of a neighboring Jiffy Lube and creating a hole in Money Tree’s ceiling October 19. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jaime Maranville received impact-activated audio signals... - October 25, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
SecureUSA Develops Solution to Increase Life Cycle of Anti Terrorist Vehicle Barriers
SecureUSA Inc. has developed a solution to increase the life, usability, reliability and flexibility of the popular MP5000 mobile vehicle barrier. The quick to install solution is being widely implemented across the US to protect high profile, at risk events and facilities. - October 24, 2008 - SecureUSA Inc
Attempt to Destroy Sonitrol Pacific Sensor Leads to Arrest
A suspected burglar attempted to circumvent Azteca’s Sonitrol Pacific security system, but the audio sensors “heard” him, police were dispatched and he was arrested October 16. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received signal activations from Azteca and immediately called... - October 18, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Suspects Run from School, Into Arms of Officers After Sonitrol Pacific Detects
Sheriff’s deputies took two suspected intruders of an Oregon grade school into custody after the school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity October 15. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Robin Goings received an impact-activated audio signal from the school and heard... - October 18, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
SonaVision Captures Images, Police Arrest Two
SonaVision video surveillance captured images of individuals climbing a fence at Stoneway Electric and the quick action of a Sonitrol Pacific operator allowed police to arrest two October 11. Award winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received multiple system activations from the... - October 17, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
School Window Breakers Detected by Sonitrol Pacific, Arrested
Police arrested two people suspected of breaking windows at a Washington middle school after the school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected the criminal activity October 9. Jaime Maranville, an experienced Sonitrol Pacific operator and expert sound analyst, received a signal... - October 12, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Convergint Technologies Receives Award for Operational Excellence
Convergint Technologies, one of North America’s fastest growing building systems integrators, recently received a prestigious award for delivering increased value to customers year after year. - October 10, 2008 - Convergint Technologies
Police Respond in Force to Call from Sonitrol Pacific, Arrest One
Seattle Police sent 18 officers and a K9 unit in response to a call of a break-in in progress at Fischer Plumbing and arrested one suspect October 6. Operator Minta Christopherson received an impact-activated audio signal from the warehouse area of the business and heard additional suspicious... - October 09, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Suspected Burglar Arrested at Taco Time After Audio Sensors Detect Break-in
A Sonitrol Pacific operator gave police the information they needed to catch a suspected burglar at a Portland Taco Time after audio sensors detected the break-in. Award winning operator Michael Young received an impact-activated audio alert from the restaurant and heard sounds of movement. He... - October 08, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Audio System Detects Suspect Coming Through Roof
An expert Sonitrol Pacific operator sent police to College Food Mart after hearing prying sounds and officers arrested one suspect inside the store October 4. Minta Christopherson received an impact-activated audio signal from the store and listened to sounds coming from the facility in real time... - October 08, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
SonaVision Spies Trespasser at Calbag Metals
Police arrested and charged a man with trespassing at Calbag Metals after the SonaVision security camera system detected him September 12. A Sonitrol Pacific operator received the system activation and saw a man in a hooded sweatshirt walking around the business yard, carrying something heavy. He... - October 01, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Coco Maya Beach Club and Lounge Partners Up with Advanced Security Systems to Keep Employee Theft at Bay
Preventing employee theft is a concern of every business owner. However, it becomes a top priority for a company that is mainly a cash business with a large staff. - September 26, 2008 - Advanced Security Systems
AlarmForce Announces the Launch of AlarmCare, a 24 Hour Personal Emergency Response System
With a surge in the number of the elderly living alone and people who have no one to turn to in case of emergencies, AlarmForce has introduced its latest personal security variant called AlarmCare that guarantees safety, freedom and an independent life. - September 25, 2008 - AlarmForce Industries
Sonitrol Pacific and Cigarette Smoke Signals Led Officers to Arrest One
A call from Sonitrol Pacific and a trail of cigarette smoke led police officers to a suspected burglar's hiding place inside a boat at Bayside Outboards in Everett September 21. - September 24, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
AlarmForce Rolls Out New Home Alarm Security Systems – Eyes Major Chunk of US Market
With demand for affordable home alarm security systems witnessing steep rise in all North American markets, AlarmForce has successfully ventured in to the competitive US market with its tried and tested security products. - September 19, 2008 - AlarmForce Industries
Shupe Security Company Forms Installation Partnership Agreement with Tele-Optics Inc.
Today, Jantry Shupe, Shupe Security Company President, announced a new partnership agreement with Kingsport, Tennessee based Tele-Optics, Inc. Under terms of the agreement, Shupe Security Company has named Tele-Optics as its exclusive installer of business security surveillance systems purchased... - September 19, 2008 - shupesecurity.com
Three Days, Two Break-ins, One Powerful Security System
Two break-ins in three days at the Washougal Bi-Mart resulted in multiple apprehensions after detection by Sonitrol Pacific September 15 and 17. Early morning on September 15, Sonitrol Pacific Operator Mike Young received activations from impact-activated audio sensors and motion sensors in the... - September 19, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Inc. Magazine Honors Gallaher & Associates
Gallaher & Associates, an Alcoa, TN based systems integrator, was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing private companies. - September 12, 2008 - Gallaher & Associates, Inc.
Convergint Technologies Launches New Communications Service Line
Communication Solutions Meet Security Needs of Commercial Office, Health Care and Education Markets. - September 11, 2008 - Convergint Technologies
Sonitrol Pacific's SonaVision Spies Two
Prompt response by police to a detection by Sonitrol Pacific's SonaVision video surveillance system led to the arrest of two suspected burglars at OST Partnership. - September 11, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Catches School Vandal
“Banging” noises captured by audio sensors alerted a Sonitrol Pacific operator to a suspected vandal’s activity at an Oregon elementary school August 28. The expert operator received the impact-activated audio alarm from the school followed by additional signals and called the... - August 30, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
IP Camera Supply Adds Axis 209 Series of IP Cameras
Addition of Axis 2009 Series of IP Cameras Furthers Company's Discrete Surveillance Offerings - August 28, 2008 - IP Camera Supply, LLC
Trespassers Arrested at School
Police arrested two suspected trespassers at an Oregon education facility after suspicious activity was detected by Sonitrol Pacific July 9. An expert Sonitrol Pacific operator received audio activations from the school and heard sounds of movement and quiet voices through real-time audio sensors. - August 28, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Activity Despite Suspect Attempt to Inactivate System
Police apprehended two individuals suspected of attempting to break into a boat launch ticket machine and smashing the port’s Sonitrol Pacific security system August 18. A highly trained Sonitrol Pacific operator received an impact activated audio signal from the facility and heard noises... - August 20, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
30 Years of Sound Security
Sound Security Inc., doing business as Sonitrol Pacific, began providing electronic security services to businesses, schools, government facilities and organizations in Everett, Wash. in 1978. Five offices and more than 4,900 apprehensions later, the company celebrates its 30-year anniversary this... - August 15, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Audio Sensors Catch Three
The Sonitrol Pacific security system alerted authorities to suspicious activity at a Washington middle school August 9, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. - August 13, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Audio Sensors Lead Police to Arrest Two
Sonitrol Pacific's monitoring center sent police to respond to a verified alarm at a Washington school leading to the arrest of two suspects August 8. - August 10, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Donates $2,200 to Local Crime Stoppers
Sonitrol Pacific donated $200 to Portland Metro Crime Stoppers, $900 to Puget Sound Crime Stoppers and $1,100 to Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers in recognition of the 22 apprehension incidents that took place at Sonitrol Pacific protected facilities in the second quarter of 2008. Every... - August 09, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
IP Camera Supply Adds Bosch IP Cameras to Product Catalog
The Addition of Bosch IP Cameras Furthers the Company’s Product Breadth. - August 09, 2008 - IP Camera Supply, LLC
Six Trespassers Arrested After Detection by Sonitrol Pacific
Police apprehended six suspected trespassers at a Washington middle school after Sonitrol Pacific detected them on the school's roof. - August 07, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Quick Response Leads to Arrest
The quick response by a Sonitrol Pacific operator, a school district’s guard service and the local police department led to one arrest and thwarted the attempted burglary of a Washington high school July 31. The Sonitrol Pacific operator received a signal activation from the school and she... - August 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
One Arrested Attempting to Liberate Laptop from Tire Store
Police arrested one individual suspected of attempting to steal a laptop from an Oregon tire store after Sonitrol Pacific detected the break-in July 30. An experienced Sonitrol Pacific operator received an alarm activation from the business and he dispatched police. While officers were en route,... - August 02, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Emergency Alarm Yields Immediate Response
Police arrested a man suspected of fraud at a Washington credit union after responding to a Sonitrol Pacific emergency alert alarm July 28. A highly trained Sonitrol Pacific operator received the emergency/hold up alarm from the credit union and immediately dispatched police. Officers surrounded... - July 31, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Third Sonitrol Pacific Detected Break-in in Four Months at School
Sonitrol Pacific has sent police to three incidents at the same school in the past four months, for a total of seven apprehensions. - July 31, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Detection of “Faint Voices” Leads to Arrests
Three suspects were arrested at a Washington school after an expert Sonitrol Pacific audio analyst received activations from the school's system. - July 31, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Convergint Technologies Receives “Leaders in Business Award” for Volunteer Efforts in Canada
Convergint Technologies, one of North America’s fastest growing building systems integrators, recently received an award in Canada for leadership and innovation in workplace volunteerism. Convergint’s Calgary technology center was named 2008 recipient of the “Leaders in Business Award” for the company’s many contributions helping children, young adults and families in Southern Alberta. - July 30, 2008 - Convergint Technologies
Teens in Custody, No Damage Done After Sonitrol Pacific Detection
Two teens took advantage of an unlocked door to get inside an Oregon school July 27. The school's Sonitrol Pacific security system detected them and sent security guards. - July 30, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Discussion Turns Ugly, Sonitrol Pacific Operator Sends Patrol
Audio detection technology allowed a Sonitrol Pacific operator to verify the nature of activity happening at a Washington middle school July 7. - July 27, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Three Hide in School Bathroom, Can’t Evade Detection by Sonitrol Pacific
Three suspects spent an hour hiding in a school bathroom in a failed attempt to avoid arrest after they were detected by Sonitrol Pacific's security system. - July 23, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Participates in Relay for Life, Yields Success
Sonitrol Pacific served as a sponsor for the American Cancer Society’s Portland Relay for Life July 19 and 20 and their team, comprised of employees and friends of Sonitrol Pacific, won awards for Most Funds Raised by a Team, Most Funds Raised by an Individual and Most Spirited Team. The... - July 23, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific