Over the weekend, our Central Station operator, Tina, received a door alarm at a local school building we secure. She dispatched law enforcement, and they detained the suspect, who had entered the building. There is no reason to leave your property unsecured. Call Sonitrol at (800)444-1191 to have a FREE security consultation with our team of professionals. Way to go Tina and Evansville Police Department!
Be prepared for Carbon Monoxide leaks!
Last night, our Central Station operator, DJ, received a Carbon Monoxide alarm from a residence we secure with security and fire detection. He dispatched the fire department, who responded and determined there was a Carbon Monoxide leak in the basement. The fire department contacted the gas company to meet them so that the leak could be stopped. Great job to DJ and our local fire department! Carbon Monoxide is odorless and can only be detected with the proper device. If you haven’t added monitored Carbon Monoxide detection to your commercial or residential property, contact Sonitrol at (800)444-1191.
Top ten nationwide!
Here are a few pictures of our team enjoying the SNDA (Sonitrol Convention) in San Antonio. Sherri Wright will be recognized for being in the top 10 nationwide in two out of four sales categories. Below are some pictures of Sherri, along with some of the team from Sonitrol of Evansville and Sonitrol of Polk County. In the group photo from left to right: Sherri Wright (Security Consultant), Rick Tappan (Sales Manager), Dawn Lara (General Manager of Polk County), the legendary Bill McNabney (founder of Sonitrol U), and Chris Dingman (Operations Manager).
Great work, Owensboro Police Department!
Recently, Sonitrol operator, Liz, dispatched on an alarm at a business we secure, and Owensboro Police Department apprehended two suspects who had broken into the building. To offer our appreciation, Jessica visited Owensboro Police Department last night to deliver gifts and cookies from The Granola Jar. Pictured from left to right: Jessica, Officer Austin Esther, Officer Ben Campbell, Officer Matt Forker, and Officer Tristan Patterson. Great work, Officers!
All-star operators!
You might remember these all-star Central Station operators from recent Sonitrol news. Chaz Fields dispatched on an alarm we monitor that resulted in an apprehension after suspects tried to rob a pharmacy. All merchandise was recovered! Maye Kincaide dispatched after receiving a video alarm of trespassers on a school roof. Not only are these operators on top of their monitoring game, but they were also both recognized this week for PERFECT attendance for the 4th quarter in Central Station. Way to go, Chaz and Maye! Our team is dependable and ALWAYS ON THE JOB.
Rooftop trespassers!
Friday night, our Central Station operator, Maye, received a video alarm on the roof of a school we monitor. She saw two juveniles on the roof and dispatched police. In this case, the kids took off before police arrived, and no damage was done to the building. In other cases, would-be criminals are known to access rooftop areas with the sole purpose of stealing copper from outdoor A/C units. Many of our customers rely on this type of video system to protect their rooftop units from criminals.
As the price of copper continues to rise, criminals target rooftops and outdoor areas of commercial properties because they assume no one can see them in the dark. Sonitrol’s Video technology is dependable. Once we receive a notification, we can view the video clip or view high-definition live stream video, depending on the video system in place, allowing us to provide details to responding law enforcement. Call us at (800) 444-1191 to choose the Video system for your commercial property.
Suspect Apprehended!
Shortly after midnight, our Central Station operator, Chaz, received an audio alarm and picked up sounds against the door of a pharmacy we monitor. He immediately dispatched police as he recognized the sounds of a break-in attempt. He accessed the video cameras and alerted responding officers that two suspects were inside the store, one in a hoodie. While one suspect evaded police, the other was apprehended, and all the merchandise was recovered by police, leaving only a damaged door.
With Sonitrol’s Impact Audio Alarms, EARLY DETECTION prevents intruders from breaking in and getting away with inventory. Though suspects eventually gained entry, because of our technology and team, the police were already on their way to the scene. When you pair your Audio Alarm with Video access, in this case, our SonaVision system, our team can provide further information to responding police, such as suspect locations and apparel. Contact us today to secure your commercial property at (800)444-1191. GREAT JOB, Chaz and Henderson Police Department! Check out some of the video to see what Chaz saw. (Some of the video we had to leave out for privacy).
Apprehension Video on our Facebook page
Successful Fire Alarm Dispatch!
Early detection and the quick response of Evansville Fire Department saved lives this weekend! Our Central Station operator, Allison, received a fire alarm at a local housing complex we monitor and dispatched immediately. Monitored fire alarms from Sonitrol send instant signals to our Central Station in the event of an alarm and allow us to respond at once. Early fire detection not only saves lives, but it also prevents building damage. Way to go, Allison and Evansville Fire Department! To add a Verified Fire Alarm System from Sonitrol to your commercial property, call us at (800)444-1191.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2023
For Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, (L.E.A.D.), Team Sonitrol thanks our amazing law enforcement officers serving our communities. To show our appreciation, our Evansville and Muncie locations delivered cookies from Granola Jar and cupcakes from Charmed Cupcake Company to various police departments and sheriff departments in our regions. Without the partnership Sonitrol has with our law enforcement officers, we couldn’t do what we do to protect businesses. THANK YOU, officers!
Minimize water damage with a verified alarm
While we can’t prevent pipes from freezing and bursting, we can monitor your business property with a verified fire alarm and alert you when this unfortunate crisis occurs. This past week, our Central Station monitoring team alerted customers and dispatched fire department on several fire alarms that were caused by busted water pipes. In one case, our audio alarm detectors picked up the sound of water running before the fire alarm went off and was able to let the owners know. The fire department responded to the incidents, and the water department shut the water off in the buildings so repairs can be made.
Rather than wait until the holiday weekend is over to return to a flooding business, protect your property with a commercial fire alarm from Sonitrol, so you can be alerted as soon as possible and minimize property damage. Call us for a free consultation with one of our security design specialists at (800)444-1191.