What is Verified Security

Verified security refers to alarm systems that confirm an actual intrusion or emergency before alerting police or emergency services—resulting in faster, higher-priority response and dramatically fewer false alarms.

In simple terms:

Instead of just sensing motion or a door opening (which could be a false alarm), verified security systems use real-time confirmation—typically through audio, video, or both—to verify that a crime is truly in progress.

There are 3 main types of verification:

1. Audio Verification
   Sonitrol Systems use microphones to detect sounds of forced entry (like breaking glass or prying doors). Live operators monitor these sounds in real time and verify the intrusion before contacting police.

2. Video Verification
   Cameras record when motion is detected. A monitoring agent reviews the footage and determines whether a crime is occurring before dispatching police.

3. Dual Verification (Audio + Video)
   Combines both audio and video for maximum certainty. This is often used in high-risk facilities.

Why Verified Security Matters:

• Faster Police Response:
  Verified alarms are treated as crimes in progress, getting top priority from law enforcement.

• Fewer False Alarms:
  Traditional systems trigger false alerts over 90% of the time. Verified systems like Sonitrol average a <3% false alarm rate.

• Better Outcomes:
  With real-time verification, criminals are often stopped while the break-in is still in progress—not after the fact.