A history of innovation and expertise
Our Beginnings
More than 60 years ago, with the help of a police officer, SONITROL was founded with the goal of reducing false alarms and increasing criminal apprehensions.
In 1960, Robert Baxter, of Anderson Indiana, installed microphones within the walls of a building to listen for termites and pinpoint their location. Many sound-related inventions later, Baxter met Al Cronk, a local police officer, in 1963.
Frustrated with the current systems that seemed to let the perpetrators get away, Cronk joined with Baxter to develop ideas for a new alarm company. Baxter responded with the audio sensor, and so SONITROL was born as a security company in 1964.
SONITROL Today
Today, SONITROL continues to offer cutting-edge security when and where you need it most, with service in cities all across North America.
With a growing national and international network serving customers of all sizes, we have the expertise to tailor an ideal solution for your security requirements - all monitored by our 24/7 Central Station.
A heritage of technical innovation
Robert Baxter Incorporates “SONITROL”
From words “sound” and “control,” “SONITROL” is incorporated by Baxter to manufacture and market his innovations.
Robert Baxter Meets Al Cronk
Baxter meets Cronk, a local police officer who owned an alarm company. The pair joins together to found SONITROL the following year.
SONITROL Develops Its Network
SONITROL develops a franchise concept and distribution network, becoming the largest franchise security network in the United States.
SONITROL Sells Its First Franchise
In 1968, SONITROL sells its first franchise in Detroit, Michigan, which sells its first school security system. This first franchise is the start of several key SONITROL individuals.
SONITROL Changes Ownership
Purchased by a venture capital group in Washington, D.C. owned by Harry Flemming, the SONITROL Corporation changes ownership.
SONITROL Warranty Program Introduced
In 1978, SONITROL introduced our Warranty Program, which offers the industry’s strongest guarantees.
What sets SONITROL apart?
Our verified intrusion technology is trusted by police - and when they need to enter a compromised building, they know we’ve got their back.
We measure the job of protecting what matters in seconds, because we know each one is critical to the future of your business.
We design cutting-edge security solutions around your needs, and we like a challenge. Qualified by our unprecedented warranty program.
State-of-the-art, customized solutions
We design modular, scalable solutions to fit the unique needs of each industry, organization and facility we serve.
We Provide Solutions for Many Industries, Including:
Our National Accounts Program
Meet your needs for local knowledge and national coverage.
With service in over 180 cities across North America, SONITROL can provide a consistent, standardized experience to our multi-facility corporate clients. As part of our National Account Program, you can count on us for centralized management and billing, as well as a dynamic team of sales professionals, a technical operations manager and a program administrator.
The SONITROL Warranty Program
Shouldn't you trust your security to the only technology that trusts itself?
We’ll detect and report any forcible entry made to the interior of your building while your SONITROL system is in operation, or the SONITROL Warranty will pay, replace or repair any loss or damage to covered goods caused by the forcible entry up to $20,000 (depending on location and account).
Get Started With SONITROL
Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing system, get started with SONITROL today for cutting-edge security, when and where you need it most.