How Verified Alarms Deliver Real-World Arrests and Real Savings

For most business owners, security is seen as a cost of doing business. But what if it could also be an investment that delivers measurable returns? That’s exactly what verified alarm systems do—reducing false alarms, saving money, and helping police stop crimes in progress.

Across Canada, companies are realizing that unverified alarms don’t just create operational headaches—they can also lead to fines, insurance issues, and lost trust with local law enforcement. Sonitrol’s verified systems change that equation by turning prevention into tangible ROI.

The Cost of False Alarms

False alarms are one of the most expensive hidden costs in business security. Each time an alarm goes off without a verified threat, businesses risk:

• Municipal fines for repeated false dispatches
  
  
• Damaged relationships with police departments
  
  
• Lost productivity when staff must respond unnecessarily
  

With traditional motion-based systems, false alarm rates average 90% or higher. That’s a staggering amount of wasted time and money.

Sonitrol’s verified approach helps reduce false alarms for businesses to under 3%—a number trusted by law enforcement across BC, Alberta and the rest of Canada

“When a system is verified, our officers know they’re responding to a real event. That efficiency improves public safety and reduces wasted resources.”
— Inspector Colin Meyers, Alberta Police Services Council

How Verification Protects Profit

Every verified alarm system is designed not just to detect—but to confirm. Sonitrol’s network of audio sensors listens for sounds of forced entry or movement, streaming those sounds to a live monitoring operator in real time.

That operator confirms if the event is real and contacts police with a verified crime in progress. Because it’s verified, police treat the call as top priority—often arriving in minutes, not hours.

This delivers direct business value:

• Reduced theft and property damage
  
  
• Fewer insurance claims and faster settlements
  
  
• Measurable prevention of losses before they escalate
  

In fact, verified responses have been shown to cut burglary losses by over 80% compared to unverified systems.

Real Results: Arrests That Prove the ROI

Since its founding, Sonitrol has helped lead to over 188,000 documented criminal apprehensions across North America. In Western Canada, local businesses—from car dealerships to schools—have seen firsthand how verified systems stop crime while it’s happening, not after.

Here’s how the math works:

These real-world outcomes are what separate Sonitrol from generic commercial security providers.

Read more about our verified alarm technology and how it’s changing expectations for business protection.

Why Verified Systems Make Financial Sense

From a financial standpoint, verified security systems deliver ongoing savings by:

• Avoiding municipal false alarm fines
  
  
• Lowering insurance premiums through proof of active verification
  
  
• Reducing downtime after incidents
  
  
• Extending the lifespan of your security infrastructure

• Deters break-ins as criminals stay away from Sonitrol protected sites
  

Businesses that rely on verified protection also tend to have higher employee confidence and lower turnover in roles that deal with after-hours operations or property management.

Explore our ULC certified monitoring to see how verified systems work hand-in-hand with trusted central oversight.

Turning Security from Expense to Advantage

Traditional alarm systems cost you money every time they fail. Verified systems, on the other hand, pay for themselves through reduced risk, real-time police intervention, and proven results.

In short, Sonitrol’s verified alarm systems deliver security ROI that can be measured in both dollars and peace of mind.

See how verified security improves outcomes for your business

The Smart Investment in Safety

In today’s economy, businesses can’t afford to see security as a sunk cost. With verified systems that prevent crime, reduce false alarms, and prove value in every incident, Sonitrol helps turn protection into profit.

Ready to see your ROI in action? Book a Free Security Audit and discover how verified protection pays for itself.