Will my alarm system work with my VOIP (Voice over IP) system?

With traditional phone lines becoming increasingly more expensive and obsolete, this question is more relevant than ever. Because of the way old telephone lines transmitted information they were extremely reliable for many types of communication, including voice and alarm systems. If you think about the clearest conversations you have ever had, I can almost guarantee you, assuming of course you are old enough like me, they were on traditional copper telephone lines. read more
http://www.ssnw.co/blog/will-my-alarm-system-work-my-voip-voice-over-ip-system

Security Solutions helping Fanatik, Bellingham PD find bike theives with security camera video

An early-morning smash-and-grab theft of a bike from the Fanatik Bike Co., followed two hours later by the theft of two more bicycles, has the bike shop, and Security Solutions Northwest, looking for the culprits. Aug. 2, shortly before 4 a.m., Fanatik’s security camera showed two young men looking through the windows of the bike shop, located at 1812 N. State St. The two left the building and at 4:39 a.m., “two other individuals came across the parking lot and smashed the window,” detailed Fanatik Operations Manager Kirsten Henderson, who reviewed the security video. read more
http://www.ssnw.co/blog/security-solutions-helping-fanatik-bellingham-pd-find-bike-theives-security-camera-video-0

Will my smoke detectors still contact the fire department if my alarm system isn’t armed?

Maybe. I don’t want to overcomplicate this answer, but it is multi-tiered – so stick with me to get a clear answer. read more
http://www.ssnw.co/blog/will-my-smoke-detectors-still-contact-fire-department-if-my-alarm-system-isn%E2%80%99t-armed