Waldo Eugene Gilbert 1929 - 2024 We learned today of the passing of Waldo Gilbert.  Waldo was Guard Tronic’s second employee and the brother of our founder, Kenneth Gilbert.   He is also the father-in-law of Fort Smith’s Service Manager, Ed Carter. Waldo was a...

Electronic access control is one of the most cost-effective ways to manage access to your facility. Biometric readers add a layer of simplicity to the system. No need to keep up with cards, fobs, or licenses on smart phones. Employees carry their credential with them...

Guard Tronic has provided burglary, robbery, and fire alarm systems and monitoring for over 65 years.  Most customers will get a discount on their insurance premium by having one or all of these systems.  These discounts typically range from 10-25%. What happens if a...

ONE FALSE ALARM EVERY TEN YEARS. A False Alarm Factor of .1 is a lofty goal for any alarm company.   Most alarm companies don't even have a false alarm reduction goal. False alarms are one of the largest challenges alarm companies face.  Guard Tronic employees not...

Most security systems communicating to an alarm company’s monitoring station go through the manufacturer's clearinghouse enroute to the receiver.   Alarm signals may travel from your home or business to Sofia Bulgaria and then to your alarm company’s supervising...

We’ve been installing wireless alarm systems for decades.  These systems have certainly come a long way from the single frequency, unsupervised systems of the 1970s.   However, as advanced as new systems are, they still have their limitations. The systems Guard Tronic...