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SERVICE · 04 / ALARM

Alarm Response

When an alarm trips, you don't need a queue, a script, or a voicemail. You need an officer en route with the property manager already on the line. Our 24/7 ops centre handles verified-response dispatch with first-on-scene reporting, chain-of-custody handoff to police if needed, and a structured incident report in your inbox before the next morning.

DISPATCH
24/7
Live operator
RESPONSE
<25 m
Lower Mainland average
VERIFIED
100%
No false-alarm fees
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Concrete deliverables. No surprises mid-engagement.

24/7 verified-response dispatch from our Vancouver operations centre.

  • 24/7 verified-response dispatchNo voicemail, no answering service. Live operator every time.
  • First-on-scene assessmentOfficer reports back within 5 min of arrival.
  • Police + fire chain-of-custody handoffPre-established protocol with VPD + RCMP + BCEHS.
  • Structured incident reportPhotos, timeline, witness statements — delivered before next morning.
  • Property manager auto-notifyPhone + SMS + email cascade per site's escalation matrix.
  • Re-secure + lock-up servicePost-incident, officer stays on site until restoration team arrives.
WHERE IT SHOWS UP

Typical deployments

  • Commercial alarm panels (intrusion, glass-break, motion)
  • Cellular / IP backup-line failures
  • Strata / residential alarm activations
  • Post-incident hold-and-secure scenarios
OFFICER STANDARD

Required certifications

BC Basic Security Training (BST)
All response officers active-licensed.
Use of Force level 1+
Required at every response post; periodic re-certification.
Mental Health First Aid
Required on residential + healthcare response posts.
ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Per-response or monthly retainer

Per-response billing covers the call-out, on-site time, and the report. Monthly retainer is offered for high-volume portfolios where 4+ responses per month is normal.

RELATED SERVICES

What clients pair with alarm response.

Most engagements stack two or three services into a single program — overlapping coverage windows under one account lead and one invoice.

01 / STATIC

Static & Concierge Guards

On-site posts for buildings, lobbies, gated entries, and high-value locations.

02 / PATROL

Mobile Patrol

Marked vehicles, randomized routes, GPS-verified checkpoints — across the Lower Mainland.

03 / FIRE

Firewatch

Construction sites, hot-work supervision, fire-system impairment coverage.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

The next quiet shift starts with a conversation.

Tell us about the property, the people, or the program you're securing. A senior account lead will respond same business day. For active alarms or urgent coverage, dispatch is live 24/7.

RESPONSE TIME
Same business day
NDA AVAILABLE
On request
ENGAGEMENT
Monthly · annual · custom