Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Verified Security Solutions for Businesses
Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions has been a leader in verified security technology for over 50 years, protecting businesses, schools, and homes across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our proprietary audio verification technology enables real-time confirmation of intrusions, ensuring rapid police response and the highest industry apprehension rates. We integrate advanced systems for intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and fire protection, all monitored 24/7 by our central station. With a focus on innovation and customer service, we provide tailored security solutions for diverse industries, including education, healthcare, retail, and government.Our commitment to reducing false alarms and improving public safety has earned us recognition in the SDM 100 report and partnerships with law enforcement agencies nationwide. Backed by 187,000+ apprehensions, our technology and expertise set the standard for verified security. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, customizable protection while maintaining transparency and accountability through service guarantees and dedicated support teams.
Services
Verified Intrusion Detection
Access Control Systems
Mobile App Monitoring
Fire Detection Services
Video Surveillance
Touchscreen Keypad Installation
Security System Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of verified security experience with 187,000+ apprehensions nationwide.
- Our 24/7 central station provides real-time alarm verification and rapid police dispatch.
- We guarantee technician arrival within 2 hours for emergency service calls.
- Our integrated systems combine audio detection, video surveillance, and access control.
- We hold partnerships with law enforcement agencies for priority response protocols.
What people say
Highest documented apprehension rate
Professional and cost-effective
Courteous and on-time
Reliable security system
Phenomenal experience
Services
Verified Intrusion Detection
Our sound-based intrusion systems detect break-ins through audio verification rather than motion sensors. When triggered, monitoring professionals listen in to confirm threats before dispatching police, reducing false alarms by 98%. This technology enables real-time criminal identification and faster police response times compared to traditional systems.
Access Control Systems
Customizable access control solutions track and restrict facility entry using secure credentials. Integration with audio detection systems automatically disarms alarms when authorized users enter. Features include temporary access permissions, remote management via mobile app, and detailed entry/exit reporting for enhanced security and operational efficiency.
Fire Detection Services
24/7 fire system monitoring covers smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and temperature controls. Our central station operators distinguish between fire signals and intrusion alarms to dispatch appropriate emergency services. Systems comply with NFPA standards and integrate with elevator recall and voice evacuation protocols for comprehensive fire safety.
Video Surveillance
High-definition video systems provide continuous recording and real-time monitoring. Integration with audio detection allows operators to view incidents as they occur. Features include remote access via mobile app, digital evidence storage, and customizable camera placement for warehouses, retail locations, and sensitive facilities.
Mobile App Monitoring
The Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions mobile app enables real-time system control from smartphones or tablets. Users can arm/disarm systems, view live video feeds, receive alerts, and access historical event records. Integration with access control systems allows remote management of user permissions and security protocols for multiple business locations.
People
Paul W. Shumate
Chairman & CFO
Paul Shumate has led Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions of Silicon Valley since 1984, expanding operations to include Utah. With experience in banking and aviation industries, he oversees strategic growth while maintaining the company's commitment to verified security solutions and customer service excellence.
Dan P. Shumate
President & CEO
Dan Shumate directs operations for Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions's Silicon Valley and Utah offices. With two decades of security industry experience, he focuses on sales growth and technological innovation while maintaining the company's reputation for reliable, verified security systems and rapid response protocols.
Kari Herzig
Executive Vice President & COO
Kari Herzig manages daily operations with 30 years of Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions experience. Starting in accounting and customer service roles, she transitioned to leadership in 2009, ensuring seamless service delivery and operational efficiency across the company's Northern California and Utah locations.
Joanie Andrews
Director of Client Relations
Joanie Andrews leads client relations with a background in insurance and HR consulting. Holding a BA in Health Care Administration, she focuses on customer satisfaction and service quality, applying her expertise in business development and training to enhance client experiences.
Jeff Davies
Director of Sales - Utah Office
Jeff Davies directs Utah sales operations with extensive technology sales experience. Formerly in network infrastructure roles, he leverages his technical knowledge to provide tailored security solutions while maintaining strong industry relationships and client-focused service standards.
Questions
What makes Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions's security systems different from competitors?
Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions uses patented audio verification technology to confirm intrusions before dispatching police, achieving 98% fewer false alarms and faster response times compared to traditional motion-based systems.
How does Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions's mobile app enhance security management?
The mobile app allows remote system control, live video viewing, arming/disarming capabilities, and real-time alerts. Users can manage access permissions and monitor multiple locations from smartphones or tablets.
What industries does Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions serve?
Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions protects businesses across education, healthcare, retail, government, financial services, property management, and hospitality sectors with customized security solutions tailored to each industry's specific needs.
What response time guarantees does Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions provide?
Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions guarantees technician arrival within 2 hours for emergency service calls. Verified alarms typically receive police response within 8 minutes, significantly faster than the 45-minute average for unverified systems.
How does Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions integrate different security technologies?
Our systems combine audio detection, video surveillance, access control, and fire monitoring into unified platforms. Integration enables coordinated responses, such as automatically disarming alarms when access cards are used at monitored locations.
What service guarantees does Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions offer?
Sonitrol Security Solutions Security Solutions guarantees rapid technician response, system uptime, and police dispatch verification. If we cannot resolve system issues, we cover costs for temporary on-site security until full functionality is restored.
