System Detects Four Outside Secured School, One Arrested

Marysville, WA, February 07, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Police detained several juveniles and arrested one at a Washington middle school after Sonitrol Pacific’s security system detected the kids outside the school January 31.

Operator Connie Becerra received impact-activated audio signals from the cafeteria and gym areas of the school. She listened to sounds being made through the audio detection sensors in real-time and heard yelling. Becerra immediately called police.

Police arrived at the school to find four students playing in the covered area in the school’s yard. Although officers suspected the kids were etching the school’s windows, they couldn’t prove it. Police discovered a warrant was out for the arrest of one of the juveniles and they took him into custody.

Sonitrol Pacific verifies every alarm activation in order to most effectively utilize police resources. Few burglar alarm companies verify alarms, leading to a 94-98 percent false alarm rate. Sonitrol Pacific designs security systems with the specific intent of early and verified detection. This commitment has led the company to assist law enforcement in the arrest of more than 5,000 criminals.

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