UL 681 – 2022
Guard Tronic hosted Nick Mirus, UL auditor, this past Wednesday, October 19. This inspection covered our UL Certificated systems in high security clients to the standard UL 681. Nick was here in September to audit our central station to UL 827. Last week’s...
Frank Gilbert
One of Guard Tronic’s first employees is running for Lieutenant Governor. Frank Gilbert helped run our Fort Smith office from 1974 – 1994, then moved to Little Rock to open our first office in central Arkansas. He ran our Little Rock office until his retirement. He...
False Fire Alarms
As the temperature cools down, the number of false fire alarms trend upward. Photoelectric smoke detectors are great at sensing smoke, but other things appear similar and will trip your detector. Annual maintenance can help reduce these nuisance alarms. Total...
Insurance Discounts
Most insurance companies will offer a discount for having electronic security. Discounts will typically range from 10% for a burglar alarm system to 50% for a UL certificated system for a high security facility, like a bank or jewelry store. Most homes and...
Timeline
A lot has happened since Guard Tronic first opened our doors in 1959….but a lot has remained the same. Like our commitment to our customers’ safety and security. Our dedication to remain at the forefront of technology. Our use of American made products when available....
Data Security
No one should have access to your data except you and those you give permission. Other security providers may give your video to local authorities without your permission or use for their own marketing. Other security providers may mine the data from your Z-Wave or...
Burglary
Detection of burglaries has always been one of Guard Tronic’s core focus points. Technology has come far since we started installing and monitoring burglar alarm systems in 1959. Not all devices work in all homes or businesses. Guard Tronic has specially trained...
Keith Howard Wells
Keith Howard Wells December 10, 1952 – September 10, 2022 Keith came to work at Guard Tronic’s central station in 1997, having a wealth of experience from working in Therrell Alarm Protection Service’s central station in Waco, TX in the 1980s. He quickly worked his...
Central Station Audit 2022
Pictured: UL Auditor Nick Mirus and Central Station Supervisor James Page inspect our generator, including the battery, battery charger, and generator housing. Our UL certification covers three categories: Central station (UL827) Certificates for burglary systems...
Labor Day 2022
Happy Labor Day! Thanks to all that contribute to the American workforce. *image owned by Corbis Images
Since 1959
Your grandparents had a security system installed, serviced, and monitored by Guard Tronic. Your parents had a security system installed, serviced, and monitored by Guard Tronic. Shouldn’t YOU have a security system installed, serviced, and monitored by Guard Tronic?...
Back to School 2022
The Geofence feature in your Virtual Keypad app is a great way to monitor the safety of your children and teens. Whether your child is driving or catching a ride with friends, you can be alerted when he or she reaches a specific area. Parents of younger children with...
Work From Home
Covid changed our world…but it didn’t change our commitment to our customers’ security. When the Covid-19 pandemic started to break in America, several central stations sent their operators home with laptops out of fear of an internal outbreak. Operators would login...
Doug Harp
The alarm industry in Arkansas lost a valued member and Guard Tronic lost a friendly rival last Monday, August 1, 2022. Doug Harp founded Harp Security in Hot Springs after serving as the Colonel of the Arkansas State Police from 1975 to 1981. He and our own...
Vacation 2022
There’s still time for a vacation before school starts. Don’t worry about your home while you’re gone. We can protect it. Burglar alarm system Fire alarm system Carbon monoxide detection Z-Wave lights with remote control to look like you’re home Surveillance system...
NRTLs
Is your alarm company’s monitoring station a central station? If not, why not? Central stations (UL Listed, FM Approved, or ETL Listed monitoring stations) undergo rigorous inspections from National Recognized Testing Laboratories ensuring they meet the highest...
Beach 2022
Going on a summer vacation doesn’t mean you have to give up control of your home. Use video to watch what is happening while you’re gone. This is especially handy to see what has tripped your security system if it goes into alarm condition while you are gone. Use...
Dalmatians and Insurance
A young married couple get a dalmatian as a pet and reveal it to their home insurance agent during their next policy review. Their homeowner’s insurance immediately goes up. (True Story) Why? Property owners are responsible for those visiting or staying at the...
Amazon Gives Customers’ Video to PD without Permission
"Amazon Admits It Handed Ring Doorbell Videos to Police Without Owners’ Consent" (Full article linked below) If you want your information to remain with you and those you chose to share, please consider a doorbell camera from us. Guard Tronic Proven Property...
Negligence
Could you guilty of negligence? Is the monitoring station for your current alarm company calling you incessantly about trouble signals from your fire alarm system? Are you at the point of ignoring them because they happen so frequently? What does a fire trouble signal...
Independence Day 2022
One of the ways we chose to celebrate our patriotism is to use American made products whenever possible. Our control equipment is made in Springfield, MO, and is the only American made system UL Listed for burglary, fire, robbery, and access control. We hope that you...