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| Type | Security Detection and Monitoring |
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| Industry | Security systems, Fire detection, Video surveillance |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Lawrence, Kansas (Some corporate operations/Former HQ) Romeoville, Illinois (Current Headquarters) |
| Website | http://www.protectionone.com |
Protection One is the second largest electronic security company in the United States. The company has approximately one million home and business customers, 60 branch offices, and 2,400 employees.[1]
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[edit] Business Security
Protection One serves approximately 100,000 businesses[2] with security services of various sizes, and boasts a national account team that provides installation, monitoring and service for national accounts and large business customers.
[edit] Residential Security
Protection One monitors hundreds of thousands of homes nationwide with security systems that are customized to the homeowner’s specifications. Protection 1 conducts home security evaluations before recommending specific security system components and design, and then monitors its components from one of their monitoring centers.
[edit] Web- and Text-enabled Remote System Access/Notification
With the launch of e-Secure in 2007, Protection One became the first national provider to introduce a Web-based service that enables its customers to access their own security systems through Internet-connected computers and cell phones. Protection 1 e-Secure customers also can receive e-mail and text notifications of certain events, as well as view video surveillance cameras via the Internet or cell phone.[3]
[edit] Forbes.com List
In March 2008, Forbes.com published a list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. The list was based on an independent company’s research that ranked companies on honesty and openness. Protection 1 was the only security company listed.[4]
[edit] Products and services
- Home and business burglar alarms
- Fire/smoke detection
- Carbon monoxide detection
- Remote video surveillance
- PERS monitoring (panic or hold-up button monitoring)
- 24-hour, company-owned, dedicated Commercial Monitoring Center
- Wireless primary and backup monitoring communicator
- Security systems service and maintenance
- Web- and text-enabled system access, control and notifications
- Access control with Online Reporting
- Customized Security Solutions
[edit] Protection 1 Technology Partners
Protection 1 partners with the follow security and technology companies:
[edit] Industry Involvement
Protection 1 is endorsed by or has membership in the following organizations or associations:
- ASIS International
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
- IQ Certification
- National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- Factory Mutual (FM)
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA)[5]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Stepanek, Laura (2008-05-01). "Double Digits". SDM Magazine. http://www.sdmmag.com/Articles/Cover_Story/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000333320. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "Commercial Security Systems for National Accounts". Protection 1. http://www.protectionone.com/business/national_accounts.shtml. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ Entwistle, Martha (2007-10-11). "Pro One launches web-based home security". http://www.securitysystemsnews.com/?p=article&id=ss200710NcGjiI. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ Ray, John J. (2008-03-27). "Full List: The Most Trustworthy Small-Cap Companies". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/27/companies-accounting-governance-lead_0327small.html. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
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