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Interesting Facts
  • 1 out of every 7 businesses has an alarm system*
  • 10 - 25% of all calls for police are alarm calls*
  • Police respond to 38 million alarm activations per year*
  • 94 - 98% of alarm activations are false*
  • A false alarm requires 20 minutes and 2 officers to investigate*
  • The average police response time is 85% faster when responding to Sonitrol;s verified security alarms
  • Sonitrol has assisted law enforcement in apprehending 155,000 criminals since 1977

Sonitrol of SW Ohio - Our Valued Clients and Testimonial

The sales representative responded to our RFP within days and included a floor plan drawing showing device locations.  He also worked with me on value engineering to reduce system costs by offering equipment that performed fewer functions.  The installer worked with the general contractor and the Y to check that the system was installed as requested.  Overall, I would return to Sonitrol for future systems."

Jim E. Hull, CFM
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati


Sonitrol has been very service oriented toward all our access and alarm needs at Saint Ursula Academy.

One of the main services Sonitrol did for us was to do an audit of the alarm contact points.  After many years and changes to the buildings, our descriptions of alarm point locations were no longer accurate.  Some of the wires connected to our windows had been cut or deteriorated over the years and no longer worked.  Sonitrol’s service technicians walked through and tested every point as we updated the location descriptions.  We found building areas on campus were not covered by the alarm system.  Sonitrol installed motion sensors and tied them in with our system.  The installation process of running wires, installing the sensors, drilling holes in our 100 year old parlor wooden parlor walls was done professionally. The audit was a time consuming process and it took a couple of service technicians and office support, but we did not get an invoice for these services.

Central station is always helpful when we need to add or delete access and alarm codes.  When we have alarm calls in the middle of the night, personnel are knowledgeable and courteous, providing accurate information on location of alarm and whether it is a motion or door contact, so that I can make an informed decision before sending the police.

Your service department is very responsive and personnel are knowledgeable and professional, getting the work done in a timely manner.

Thanks to everyone who supports Saint Ursula Academy account!"

Kathleen J. Armstrong, CFM
Saint Ursula Academy


On behalf of all of us at the Freestore Foodbank, and especially for those we serve, thank you for your very generous donation of $3,070, which we received on Thursday, February 10, 2011. We are gratified by your support and for your confidence in our ability to make a difference. Without you, we would never be able to serve the thousands of children and adults throughout the tri-state who come to us each year for food, clothing, housing and other basic survival services. We're doing our best to make difficult and anxious lives less so, especially during this time of growing needs and shrinking resources. However, without your help, none of what we do would be possible. Thank you again."

John J. Young, President/CEO Freestore Food Bank


I want to thank you for the assistance that Sonitrol gave us in correcting the problems at Unit #559 in Clifton and then requesting some relief of the large amount of fines that we had already paid. The city sent a letter and a refund...for some fines that we had already paid. The city said that "it was due to Sonitrol's efforts, continued cooperation and then a request on our behalf, that they were able to waive...fees for previous false alarms."

I know that you take pride in your company and the people that you employ. I just want you to know that we appreciate the hard work, dedication and professionalism all of your employees have shown us already during our short association.

Thank you again for your efforts in going "above and beyond"."

David A. Konerman
Director of Purchasing, Arby's Restaurant Management Inc.


I have been at Grace Baptist Church for 44 + years.  Many years ago we had problems with our church sound system being stolen every time we turned around.  We sought out Sonitrol and had it installed.  Our equipment has not been stolen since.  Then a few weeks back we had an intruder break a back Sunday School Classroom window and get into our church. Due to the quick actions of Sonitrol of SW Ohio, the intruder was caught and was found to be wanted for several break-ins in the area. Thanks for your help."

Florence Smith, Grace Baptist Church


On Tuesday 3/23/10 the David Hirschberg Steel Company was broken into at approximately 11:20pm...
Watch actual footage here!

The thieves broke into a window located in the offices even though we take extra precaution by putting guarding over the office windows, this didn't stop them, they were armed with tools to get by the guarding break a window and get into the office area.

Our place of business is protected by Sonitrol and a camera surveillance system installed by Midwest Design Computers. With the help of both these systems the break in was immediately discovered by Sonitrol and the call was placed to the police and one of the owners within minutes.

Because the camera surveillance system is designed to monitor online from home, during the time the thieves were on the property the owner watching from home was able to communicate to Sonitrol just where they were located on the property and that information was relayed to the police making the capture of the thieves go very smooth while keeping our local police officers a little safer in the process.

We would like to thank Sonitrol, Midwest Design Computers, and our local police officers for the quick response and the capture of the thieves."

David Hirschberg Steel Company


Sonitrol has become an important part of our team. They have proven themselves to be a knowledgeable and reliable source for all our clients security system needs."

Todd Duplain,
Mills Development Companies, Synergy Building Systems


Throughout the past year and a half that we have worked with Sonitrol of SW Ohio, our company has been continually impressed by the quality and reliability of the service they provide. On the occasions we have needed to utilize the various monitoring and technical functions they offer, the quality of Sonitrol\'s personnel has reminded us of why we continue to use them as our security provider. We feel that only a company of the highest ethics can meet our various needs in this area, and we have always had our expectations met if not exceeded. Furthermore, Sonitrol has proven to be a strong contributor in our company\'s community enrichment programs, having contributed a large sum to our Adopt-a-Family drive.

We have nothing but positive things to say about Sonitrol, and we hope to have a long and mutually beneficial working relationship with them."

Jason K. Hawk
SNC/SSI Security Manager


Thank you for your participation in the upgrading of the Bomberger YMCA.

Your alarm will make the YMCA a safer place to be, both for patrons and staffers.  Hopefully, we can continue to work together in the future to make Bomberger YMCA a great place to be."

R. Karl Kupka, Program Coordinator
Larry W. Dryden, Branch Director
Dayton YMCA


This letter is to express to you my sincere appreciation for the help, aid, and assistance that Mr. Bill Hopkins has provided to me and my bureau. His technical proficiency, work ethic, dedication, and professionalism reflect great credit upon himself and the SONITROL Corporation."

Christopher M. Creech
Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau


Lawnview Apartments was the first opportunity I have had to work with Sonitrol. From day one, we had you as our single contact for the project. allowing for a smooth transfer of information throughout the construction phases.

I would like to thank you for your efforts, including bringing equipment samples to meetings for selection by the owner. This allowed the owner to touch and feel the actual equipment, making the security system for this project one that truly fits the owners needs.

We were happy to have chosen Sonitrol as a part of our team and look forward to future opportunities."

Rodney Reinhart
Project Coordinator, Miller-Valentine Construction


This letter is to show appreciation for services received from two of your employees, John Fay and Brian Witte. Recently Sonitrol of SW Ohio, under your guidance, installed a new fire-security system with access control at Mother Teresa. John and Brian worked diligently and late into the night to complete the job. (Both had long commutes from the school to home as well). I and others noted their professionalism and ownership of the job. They even cleaned up after themselves. I am confident the system will serve the school well for many years. You deserve to take pride in them for your business. Please acknowledge Brian and John for their service and dedication to the business by meeting customer expectations!"

Nicholas Gantenberg
Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School


I want to thank you for many years of dedicated service. I started with your company in June of 1980. I was so pleased with how I was treated when I switched my account, that when I opened a second store, in October 1981, I also installed your system there. I felt so safe using your company, that I had it installed at my home. Both of my sons also use your company to protect their homes.

Your monitoring capabilities are second to none. The people in your control room have stopped many attempted break-ins at our stores. Their level of professionalism allows me many nights of good sleep.

Your service technicians are prompt and knowledgeable. Their appearance always reflects well on your high standards. I feel comfortable knowing they are available 24 hours a day. I am excited about installing the new upgrade in your cellular backup system from analog to digital. The equipment that you provide is state of the art, and constantly maintained.

I look forward to doing many more years of business with your company in the future."

H.F. Blume, President
Ohio Loan Co.