Sonitrol Tri-County Security Systems

Specialties

Sonitrol provides businesses with a single source of integrated, state of the art security solutions. We have the best apprehension rate in the industry — and the fewest dispatches for false alarms.

Our technology sets us apart. The ability to verify an alarm event in real time gives Sonitrol unrivaled credibility with local law enforcement. This is a key advantage as a growing number of municipalities pass Verified Response regulations requiring verification that an intrusion is actually taking place before police will dispatch personnel to the site.

Even buildings with alarm systems may still have major security vulnerabilities. Whether you have a security system or not, your facility probably has potential security vulnerabilities that put your company’s employees, assets, and/​or intellectual property at risk.

History

Established in 1986.

The company known today for detecting burglars had its roots in pest control of a different sort in the late 1950s.

Robert Baxter, of Anderson, Indiana, installed microphones within the walls of a building to listen for termites and pinpoint their location. Baxter invented other sound-​related devices, too. On June 16, 1960, he incorporated «Sonitrol», from the words sound and control, to manufacture and market his innovations.

In 1963, Baxter met Al Cronk, a local police officer who owned an alarm company. Cronk was frustrated with systems that seemed to let the perpetrators get away. He hired Baxter, the inventor, to develop new ideas for the alarm company. Baxter responded with the audio sensor, and Sonitrol was born as a security company.

Today, Sonitrol provides tailored local service in approximately 180 cities throughout the United States and Canada. Sonitrol is the third largest commercial security company in North America – and the leader in verified electronic security.

Meet the Manager

Robert D.

Manager

I’m the Marketing Manager for Sonitrol Tri-​County and Sonitrol Chicagoland North.

Before that I managed North American Marketing for Vanguard USA’s Sporting Optics and Shooting Accessories Divisions, and was Director of Mobile and Social for Outdoor Hub LLC.