The recent increase in copper wire theft has led to widespread outages and safety concerns across Southern California communities. AT&T reported 2,200 incidents in California in 2024, a sharp rise from 71 in 2021, according to CNN. Last year, more than 37,000 streetlight repair requests were made in Los Angeles, largely due to copper wire theft. One major crime site, the Sixth Street Bridge, has lost seven miles (38,000 feet) of copper wire over several years, totaling $2.5 million in damage. 

 

Why are thieves targeting copper, and what does this mean for your property? Below, we’ll discuss the rise of copper wire theft in California, where thieves are stealing copper wire, and what you can do to protect your home or business. 

Why Copper Wire Theft Is a Growing Problem

The primary reason copper wire theft has increased over the past few years is the consistent rise in copper prices. According to Fidelity, several growth industries—including electric vehicles, AI, data centers, and renewable energy—require massive amounts of copper. With demand high and copper deficits projected in 2026, the price has jumped to more than $13,000 per tonne in recent months. 

 

In October 2025, Governor Newsom signed legislation in response to copper wire theft and vandalism. AB 476 is designed to strengthen theft prevention, hold the scrap metal industry accountable with greater penalties and reporting requirements, and protect infrastructure. However, since enforcing these new regulations takes time, criminals have continued to strike successfully. 

How Copper Wire Theft Impacts Homes and Businesses

Copper wire theft is costly and poses safety risks for homeowners and businesses. A significant number of power outages in Los Angeles have been caused by copper wire theft, resulting in dark streets and safety concerns for residents. These crimes have also disrupted schools and essential services.

 

CNN reported more than 15,000 attacks nationwide on domestic communication networks from June 2024 to June 2025. With phone lines and internet connections down and emergency services disconnected, businesses and residents are increasingly vulnerable. 

 

For homeowners, stolen copper may require not only replacing wire but also rebuilding entire systems, such as a damaged HVAC or irrigation system. This can total up to $10,000, depending on specific factors. Likewise, individual businesses have reported major losses, with some exceeding $100,000 in a single incident. Copper wire theft has left some buildings without power for extended periods.

 

Perhaps the most vulnerable properties, construction sites for new homes and home remodeling projects, are often targeted, with theft incidents creating additional expenses and delaying project timelines. This has been particularly evident on rebuilding sites affected by the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires, according to a detective interviewed by CNN. 

How Thieves Steal Copper Wire in Residential Areas

Knowing how thieves operate can help you better protect your property. Criminals have developed sophisticated methods to target homes and businesses across Southern California. 

 

Copper theft, along with many other forms of criminal activity, typically occurs at night or on weekends, when suspicious activity is less noticeable. Copper used in residential properties includes wiring for air conditioners, outdoor electrical panels, and exterior light fixtures. Thieves may use bolt cutters or other tools to access the wires, then later burn off the insulation, leaving the bare copper wire for sale. 

 

Along with residential properties, construction sites are especially vulnerable. Any exposed wiring during a renovation project can attract thieves, particularly on unmonitored properties.

How to Prevent Copper Wire Theft on Your Property

Even with copper theft incidents so prevalent, there are effective steps you can take to protect your property from copper thieves. A layered security approach that combines multiple strategies provides the best protection. Here are our top strategies:

 

• Motion-sensor lights: Motion-detecting security lights are known to deter criminals. Install these devices around your most vulnerable outdoor areas.
• Surveillance cameras with local alarm monitoring: A security camera system is not enough to deter property threats. While it’s important to capture suspicious activity, adding a fast-response local monitoring team can ensure law enforcement is dispatched to the property immediately upon threat detection. Night Shield, Post Alarm’s proprietary service, uses AI technology to detect potential threats and alert live video monitoring agents for immediate verification and response. 
• Temporary security for construction sites: Thieves targeting construction sites put valuable building and home materials at risk. From temporary construction monitoring and Patrol response to prewiring and permanent system installation, Post Alarm helps to secure your property and keep rebuilding projects on track.
• Protection for your outdoor systems: Worried about your copper-filled outdoor systems? Use locked cages, enclosures, or fencing for air conditioning units, HVAC systems, or electrical panels. Make sure to secure all tools and ladders when not in use. 
• Community support: You can enhance safety in your community by participating in neighborhood watch programs or simply sharing information about suspicious activity with your neighbors. If you have a neighborhood patrol service, report any suspicious activity to your local agent, as well. 

Protect Your Property with Post Alarm

With copper wire theft on the rise, now’s the time to secure your property and protect your vulnerable systems and belongings. By implementing protective measures and security tools to deter theft, you’re not only preventing losses but also reducing criminal activity in your neighborhood. 

 

Our family founded Post Alarm with a passion for protecting people and the neighborhoods we call home. We’re one of the few local, full-service security organizations in Southern California, providing professionally installed, fully integrated, and customized security solutions that enable earlier threat detection and a synchronized response, helping you get support faster when it matters most.

 

Ready to start building your custom video monitoring and security package? Reach out and get a free security quote today!

Many homeowners seeking to protect their property and families invest in a quality home security system, and for good reason. But most concerns about crime and danger don’t end in individual houses. Taking the right steps to build a safer community ensures your home, and everyone else’s, stays protected.

 

California is the nation’s most populous state, with just over 39 million people according to July 2024 estimates from the Public Policy Institute of California. That means roughly one in eight U.S. residents live in California! With so many people and families living together in our beautiful state, understanding how to build a safer community with the right neighborhood safety tips is just as important as investing in your own personal home security.

Connect with Your Neighbors

The easiest first step to building safer communities is to simply become a more active member of your own community. In some ways, connecting and getting to know your neighbors can seem harder than it is. But finding ways to deliberately interact, especially with the shared goals of wanting to create a safer neighborhood, can help foster real, trusting relationships.

 

For instance, you might host a cook-out or organize a block party for your street to create opportunities for connection and getting to know one another. Even digital tools like Facebook groups and apps like Nextdoor can be utilized to share local, relevant information while making that first step of interaction a little bit easier.

Advantages of Neighborhood Connections

Generally, there’s always strength in numbers. With trusted neighborhood connections in place, you’ll likely see increases in safety advantages like:

 

• More open communication about safety issues, goals, and current community events.
• Vigilant neighbors looking out for one another can lead to a higher likelihood of reporting suspicious activity, which leads to faster incident response times.
• A general increase in trust in your neighborhood – a positive community is contagious!
• An increased risk perception for criminals who wouldn’t just be targeting an individual home, but an entire community.

When going on vacation, it’s not uncommon to ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your home or package deliveries while you’re away. That simple knowledge of having an ally who can check in on your property adds to your peace of mind. Now, imagine that peace of mind on a much larger scale, every single day of the year!

Neighborhood Watch and Community Groups

Of course, there are additional steps you might take to add even more structure to the ways your neighborhood looks out for one another. Neighborhood Watch groups are community-based initiatives aimed specifically at reducing crime and promoting safety, working in a more “official” capacity than just neighborly connection.

 

In most cases, Neighborhood Watch groups work to foster collaboration directly between residents and local law enforcement. For law enforcement, these groups become an additional resource as a network of “eyes and ears.” Residents also learn about current crime trends, how to be vigilant and report suspicious activity, all while working together to improve and enhance community security.

 

You can check to see if a Neighborhood Watch group near you is already registered through the National Neighborhood Watch (NNW), and even start a new Watch if your community is organized and ready to take the next step together. Or you might reach out to your local police department, HOA board, or municipal leaders to see if a similar community group already exists in a different capacity.

Individual Action You Can Take

Even without the structure of an “official” Neighborhood Watch or community safety group, there are steps you can take to stay involved with what’s happening in your community:

 

• Staying up-to-date on the latest local crime statistics and any community guidelines in your area.
• Find and follow email newsletters or local law enforcement on social media.
• Regularly attend any community events or meetings, especially when they involve safety or security.
• Make your voice heard by communicating any troubling trends, and encourage working together to improve safety measures.
• Become a voice in organizing an official Neighborhood Watch or similar group if no official organization exists.

There is always an opportunity to organize as a community, even when security isn’t the primary aim. For instance, many neighborhood “green” projects result in increased safety as a byproduct. Taking part in neighborhood clean-ups might just be the first step that leads to better organization around safety concerns.

Security Systems Throughout the Neighborhood

If you already have a security system installed at your home, congratulations! You’ve taken a major step in helping to build a safer community. Home security systems are a crucial deterrence to would-be criminals. Even just the visibility of front yard signs with your security provider and any exterior surveillance systems can be enough to ward off potential burglars and thieves.

 

Now, imagine if every resident on your street also had a home security system installed. It goes back to the idea of strength in numbers: more homes with security systems and surveillance helps create a safer area altogether.

 

So if you’ve made the choice to install a system at your home, be sure to share the benefits with your neighbors. Think of multiple security systems as an additional way neighbors can collaborate to create a safer community.

More Eyes = More Evidence

Aside from the general peace of mind and potential deterrence multiple security systems create, they can also be utilized to help law enforcement build evidence should a crime take place in your neighborhood.

 

For instance, many criminals operate by returning to the same neighborhoods multiple times. If your neighborhood has multiple video monitoring systems in place, you create not only a vital warning sign to share with neighbors, but provide important evidence to local law enforcement to prosecute a crime.

 

All of these safety measures add up to the interesting theory of crime prevention by environmental design. It supports the idea that environmental factors, like surveillance, visibility, and presence help reduce crime. A highly monitored neighborhood is naturally less attractive to opportunistic criminals.

Shields Up. Since 1956.

In terms of home security systems, Post Alarm aims to protect entire communities, not just individual houses. We believe that the more homes we protect, the stronger our presence becomes. So when you add a security system to your home, you’re not only adding a layer of protection to your property—but also to the community as a whole.

 

At Post Alarm, we’ve always been a local, family-owned company, and we plan on staying that way. As a privately held, third-generation family business, Post has provided alarm and patrol services to Southern California communities, neighborhoods, and homeowners since 1956.

 

Our family founded Post Alarm with a passion for protecting people and the neighborhoods we call home. Now, we’re one of the only local, full-service security organizations in the Southern California area, providing professionally installed, fully integrated, and customized security solutions that result in earlier threat detection and a synchronized response, getting you help faster when it matters most.

 

Ready to start building your custom video monitoring and security package? Reach out and get a free security quote today!

Nothing says summer like the California sun in June. Beach days, community events, and vacation plans help ring in the season, but summer also brings unique home security challenges that all homeowners should be aware of. From seasonal upticks in crime to smart home security and video features that bring efficiency and peace of mind, here are our top five home security tips for summer.

1. Be Aware of Summer Crime Trends

Generally, across the United States, home burglaries and violence tend to surge in summer months. On average, burglaries rise about 10% between June and August.

 

Some factors that may point to why crime increases in the summer season include:

 

• Longer daylight hours give burglars more daylight hours to operate, making it easy to scout targets and execute break-ins.
• Vacation and travel plans often leave homes unoccupied for extended periods, making them vulnerable to burglary.
• Summer schedules, which often involve more time spent outside the home, may cause homeowners and families to deviate from their usual routines of arming alarm systems and locking doors, creating opportunities for property crimes to occur.
• More social events, such as concerts, festivals, and other large group gatherings, increase foot traffic and interactions, leading to a higher chance of a wider range of criminal activities from a statistical perspective.
• There are even studies that suggest higher temperatures contribute to mood shifts that ultimately lead to more crime, like 2019 research from the University of Southern California that found violent crime rates increase by about 5.7% when the temperature rises above 85 degrees.

But staying aware of the potential risks of any situation doesn’t mean living in fear. After all, summer in Southern California is one of the best times of the year. And generally in California, both violent and property crime statistics show a downward trend in the last five years, with overall property crime down by 10.8% compared to 2019.

 

However, it’s most important to stay up-to-date with any crime trends directly affecting your neighborhood. Pay close attention to local news and use any information to make informed decisions about your summer activities and how best to protect your family and home.

2. Enhance Your Perimeter Protection

Since you’ll likely be spending more time outside, summer is the perfect opportunity to conduct a wider inspection of your home’s exterior security. Improved preparedness can be as simple as general property maintenance and testing outdoor security equipment.

 

There are a number of basic steps you should take to improve summer safety measures outdoors, including:

 

• Trimming any shrubs or trees near doors and windows to improve visibility and eliminate potential hiding areas.
• Repairing any fences or gates that surround your property.
• Replacing light bulbs for any exterior lighting fixtures.
• Cleaning the lenses of any surveillance cameras and double-checking their battery life, along with any other outdoor smart security devices.

Additionally, take a closer look at every entry point to your home. Are all doors and windows properly secured with functional locks? Do you have motion sensors installed near all entry points on both floors?

 

Glass break detectors, which trigger your alarm at the first sign of forced window or glass door entry, are another layer of security worth considering. Especially as second-story burglaries become increasingly common.

 

Finally, the right motion-activated exterior lighting provides an additional safeguard to your home’s exterior. Even though the summer sun means longer days, it’s important to maintain visibility on your property at night while deterring potential threats.

3. Check In On Your Home While Away

Is a vacation really a vacation if you keep wondering about your property’s safety? Luckily, with the advancement of security cameras and live video monitoring, relaxation is as simple as checking in on a video feed.

 

Professionally installed security camera systems that are customized for your home and property size give you full video coverage of your property while avoiding blindspots. And remote viewing options give you the ability to check-in on your home with live camera feeds, providing the peace of mind that everything is in order.

 

Other advantages of video monitoring systems include:

 

• Real-time alerts sent to your device with the option to take immediate action.
• Smart analytics that provide proactive detection of potential threats as they cross onto your property.
• The mere presence of cameras on your property serves as a visual deterrent to potential trespassers.

And for an added layer of surveillance protection, consider live video monitoring. With live video monitoring, security experts review events from your property in real-time. From there, they are able to verify a crime in progress, communicate with any suspicious persons, and simultaneously dispatch private security or local law enforcement, often stopping a crime before it happens.

 

Post Alarm provides several live video monitoring options under our Shield Services solution, including Night Shield® for overnight monitoring, Vacation Shield for temporary activations, Construction Shield for new homes and renovation projects, and Post Shield 24 which can be tailored to your needs up to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

4. Summer Smart Home Upgrades

While you’re tuning up your home’s exterior protection this summer, it might also be the right time to consider some additional smart home upgrades to turn up the dial on your smart home security. Two primary areas to focus on are smart locks and a smart thermostat.

 

Summer days likely mean your household is more active than usual, especially outside of the house. With so much coming and going, the convenience and safety of smart lock systems allow for easier home access without sacrificing protection:

 

• Keyless entry eliminates the unnecessarily risky “spare key under the doormat.”
• Remote locking and unlocking means no one is ever stuck on your front porch.
• Temporary access codes for family members and guests make it easy to give house sitters or maintenance workers short-term entry.

And as the summer temperatures rise, adding a smart thermostat to your home brings comfort and savings, which means more resources to maximize fun all season! Real-time user input with smart controls brings a whole new layer of control to your thermostat settings:

 

• Set rules and schedules like energy efficiency while at work, or cooler settings for bedtime.
• Change thermostat settings from anywhere through a single app.
• Get real-time feedback on your energy bills and identify where and when your usage may be spiking.

Generally, smart home integration allows for greater customization of your protection. And with total control and remote access to your system from any device, managing smart home devices doesn’t need to be complicated.

5. Build Community Safety

Finally, increasing summer safety can come down to the simple idea that there’s always safety in numbers. For instance, if you plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, tell a friend or trusted neighbor. While you should never widely advertise that your home will be empty for specific dates, having an ally who can check in on your property adds another physical layer of protection.

 

Along the same lines, it’s a good idea to communicate your travel dates with your home security provider. At Post Alarm, our Post Patrol subscribers enjoy the added benefit of Vacation Watch services, where officers physically check-in on residences, move mail/packages, and ensure homes stay undisturbed.

 

Additionally, growing and maintaining safer communities takes commitment and effort. On an individual level, that may include:

 

• Staying up-to-date on the latest local crime statistics and any community guidelines in your area.
• Regularly attending community events and meetings and communicating any troubling trends, and working together to improve safety measures.
• Organizing and participating in “neighborhood watch” groups.
• Get to know your neighbors and create opportunities for communication and connection.

In terms of home security systems, Post Alarm aims to protect entire communities, not just individuals. We believe that a safer home leads to a safer block, a safer block leads to a safer neighborhood, and so on. Because at the end of the day, we’re safer together.

Shields Up. Since 1956.

Summer should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment. While the season can bring its own unique security risks, taking the right approach to your home can ensure that summertime stays safe and stress-free.

 

At Post Alarm, we’ve always been a local, family-owned company, and we plan on staying that way. As a privately held, third-generation family business, Post has provided alarm and patrol services to Southern California communities, neighborhoods, and homeowners since 1956.

 

Our family founded Post Alarm with a passion for protecting people and the neighborhoods we call home. Now, we’re one of the only local, full-service security organizations in the Southern California area, providing professionally installed, fully integrated, and customized security solutions that result in earlier threat detection and a synchronized response, getting you help faster when it matters most.

 

Ready to start building your custom video monitoring and security package? Reach out and get a free security quote today!

Fall is here, and the school year is well underway! It’s a busy, exciting time for many families as the season changes and school year activities pick up. But with more comings and goings from the house, it’s also a perfect time to instill kids home security best practices in your home.

Shorter days and darker nights in Southern California can provide more opportunities for potential criminals to take advantage. Take the necessary precautions and get the most out of your security system to ensure your family stays safe and protected during this back-to-school season.

Create Simple and Safe Security Routines

Busy back-to-school days can make your home feel like a constantly revolving door. Between making the bus and starting your workday on time and after-school activities like sports and clubs, there are likely many more short trips away from your home.

With changes and disruptions to your summer routine, something as simple as arming your security system can get overlooked.

Create a simple security routine for every family member when they arrive:

• Disarm your system upon entering and reset to the “Armed Stay” setting.
• Lock all doors behind you when leaving and entering. Don’t forget to double-check! Consider adding smart locks to your home to check your lock status when you’re away and remotely lock/unlock your door.
• Teach your children how to lock and unlock windows; if you open a window for fresh air, don’t leave it unattended. Always make sure to close and lock windows before leaving the house.
• Explain emergency contact information to your children and keep it somewhere visible, like the fridge or a bulletin board.
• Always arm your system when leaving the house, no matter how long you’re away.

Simplify Your Safety with Security Upgrades

With professional installation, your security system motion sensors should be well placed on your home’s first and second floors on all doors, windows, and other entry points. Second-story home break-ins are becoming increasingly common. Adding an extra layer of protection with motion sensors and glass break detectors on second-story windows can act as an additional deterrent.

Glass break detectors are only operational when your security system is armed. If glass breaks while you’re not at home, the sensors pick up the sound and activate the alarm system as a response (as long as the system is armed).

Consider additional upgrades and smart home features to get the most out of your back-to-school protection.

Back-to-School Smart Home Features

The total control of smart home security allows you to take your safety routine to the next level. For instance, instead of manually managing every aspect of your system, you can easily set rules and schedules:

• Set rules to arm your system automatically at certain times of day, like your usual leave time for school and work.
• Schedule indoor and outdoor lights to keep your home and property illuminated, whether you’re at home or not.
• Ease your mind on the go by double-checking that your system is armed and all doors are locked from the convenience of a single app.

Smart Locks for Kids Home Security

The days of hiding a key under the doormat or inside a planter are long gone. With smart locks, you can easily control who has access to your home and when with unique and temporary access codes for family members or guests, plus additional features like:

• Remote locking and unlocking and activity notifications ensure home-alone kids lock the door behind them.
• Smart speaker voice control ensures only family and welcome guests gain access.
• Unique access codes avoid the risk of lost keys and allow for monitoring of entry times for different family members.

Utilize Security Cameras

Security cameras are another way to monitor your home and family when you can’t be there. Doorbell cameras let you monitor your front door to ensure everyone is home from school or sports practices when they’re supposed to be.

Indoor motion sensor cameras with two-way voice control allow you to check in on everyone in the home. Plus, you can manage video surveillance and your other smart home schedules directly in one app.

Shields Up. Since 1956.

The back-to-school season should be a time of fun and excitement for the whole family. Going the extra mile to instill best practices in kids home security ensures that this season stays safe.

Post Alarm has always been a local, family-owned company, and we plan on staying that way. As a privately held, third-generation family business, Post has provided Alarm and Patrol Services to communities, neighborhoods, and homeowners since 1956.

Our family founded Post Alarm with a passion for protecting people and the neighborhoods we call home. Now, we’re one of the only local, full-service security organizations in Southern California. We provide professionally installed, fully integrated, customized security solutions that result in earlier threat detection and synchronized response, getting you help faster when it matters most.

Ready to start building your custom home security package? Reach out and get a free security quote today!

 

 

Autumn is upon us in Southern California! While that means a break from the summer sun and the chance to enjoy new seasonal activities, it also brings unique fall home security challenges.

Per the State of California Department of Justice, property crime and burglaries decreased at rates of 1.8% and 7.8%, respectively, across the state. However, the Los Angeles Police Chief reported that the number of burglaries this year has increased by 4%, and more than half of the locations targeted were residences. The fall season’s shorter days and darker nights create additional opportunities for these types of crimes. Take the necessary steps to protect your home and family during autumn and enjoy a safe and secure end of the year.

Fall Home Security: Protection Inside and Out

The start of a new season is the perfect opportunity to double-check your current home security system setup. Are all doors, windows, and entry points properly secure with functional locks? Post Alarm suggests that every door and window is equipped with a motion sensor. You should also consider glass break detectors, which trigger your alarm at the first sign of a forced window entry. Second-story burglaries are becoming increasingly common, and having motion detectors and glass break sensors on the second floor of your home is critical to your safety.

Installing motion-activated exterior lighting is another way to make the outside of your home even safer. Well-lit door entries and driveways provide visibility of potential threats and act as a deterrent to intruders. A bright, active space is much less of an easy target than one with plenty of hiding places.

For example, the 4MP Outdoor Floodlight Camera from Post Alarm offers a powerful response to unwanted visitors. It combines lights (flood light, strobe light, and flashing blue and red lights), a siren, high-quality video recording, and two-way audio for proactive security measures and improved visibility.

On that note, ensure all your security cameras, including doorbell cameras, exterior video surveillance cameras, and any interior two-way voice cameras, operate correctly.

Protect Your Perimeter with Smart Home Features

Utilizing everything your smart home security system offers can make preparing for fall security that much easier. For example, use timers or in-app controls for indoor lights to give the appearance of someone being home, even when you’re away.

Consider upgrading to smart locks and get total control over who can access your home and when. Plus, enjoy great features like:

• Keyless entry to avoid fumbling around for keys in the dark or risking an intruder finding your hidden spare key.
• You can have peace of mind knowing your home is secure with remote locking and unlocking capabilities and real-time notifications of activity.
• Use smart speaker voice control as an extra layer of security against unwanted visitors.

Fall season is also a great time to shore up your home’s perimeter protection. Conduct a thorough inspection and repair any fences and gates and trim shrubs and trees nearby to improve visibility and eliminate potential hiding areas.

And don’t forget about with Night Shield® from Post Alarm, our proprietary event-based live video monitoring service, agents monitor your property for unusual activity in real time. If a threat is detected and video verified during overnight hours, our monitoring agents coordinate faster responses from our Patrol and local Law Enforcement.

Fall Security: Situational Awareness in Public at Night

Autumn is prime hiking time in beautiful California. But should you find it getting dark when you’ve finished, or you’re just stepping out in your neighborhood for an evening walk, some general safety tips to consider include:

• Stay in well-lit areas. If you’re walking anywhere (including just the neighborhood with your dog), plan to take routes with good street lighting, bring a flashlight, and wear reflective or bright clothing so drivers are aware of your presence.
• Remember, there is safety in numbers. Coordinate walking or hiking with a group instead of venturing out alone.
• Know before you go: emergency exits. Anytime you’re in public spaces, make sure to be aware of the nearest exits so you know where to go in an emergency.
• Always trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, there’s a reason. Never be afraid to leave an area or situation and seek help if necessary.

Protect Yourself and Your Vehicle

More than likely, this fall, you’ll find yourself driving to evening activities and outings. When you are out and about, there are many safety checklist items to keep in mind to maintain situational awareness:

• Remain alert and focused while driving or walking to your parked car: avoid distractions like looking at your phone or wearing headphones.
• Keep your hands free, and your belongings secure so that you can react faster if you need to defend yourself. Always get your keys ready before making your way to your vehicle.
• Be aware of your blind spots when parking and other drivers’ blind spots when walking.
• Always check your car before entering for signs of an intruder, attempted forced entry, or any damage to your vehicle.

You should never be frightened when leaving your home, but a little preparation and mindfulness can ensure you’re ready for any situation.

Shields Up. Since 1956.

Fall is an exciting time of year with many seasonal hallmarks to look forward to. At Post Alarm, we want all our customers to feel safe and protected throughout the season. Taking the proper steps for fall home security ensures it stays a happy time worth celebrating.

Post Alarm has always been a local, family-owned company, and we plan on staying that way. As a privately held, third-generation family business, Post has provided Alarm and Patrol Services to communities, neighborhoods, and homeowners since 1956.

Our family founded Post Alarm with a passion for protecting people and the neighborhoods we call home. Now, we’re one of the only local, full-service security organizations in Southern California. We provide professionally installed, fully integrated, customized security solutions that result in earlier threat detection and synchronized response, getting you help faster when it matters most.

Ready to start building your custom home security package? Reach out and get a free security quote today!

Post Alarm and Peninsula Security Merge, Bringing Unprecedented Local Security Coverage to Southern California

LOS ANGELES, CA – Post Alarm, a leading provider of residential and commercial security services in the Greater Los Angeles area, has announced its merger with Peninsula Security, which provides comparable services in the neighboring South Bay Area and Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The Post Alarm and Peninsula Security merger is a natural fit. It brings together two locally owned and operated companies deeply rooted in their communities, both committed to safeguarding homes and businesses for decades. By joining forces, they enhance their presence in Southern California, offering unparalleled local service while upholding the trusted legacies and a dedication to excellence and reliability.

Post Alarm was founded in 1956 by Sam Post after his retirement as a police chief. Sixty-eight years and three generations later, the company is owned and operated by his grandchildren, Robert Post and Gina Post-Franco. Today, it is one of the largest security companies in Southern California, with over 125 team members. The Post Family has lived in and been part of the San Pedro community for over 25 years. Post Alarm offers alarm and video monitoring, Armed Alarm Response, and Patrol, among many other services. Post is one of the only Southern California companies that offers in-house design, installation, monitoring, servicing, and rapid response capabilities. The hub of its operations is its award-winning and UL-listed, owned and operated monitoring and dispatch facility that enables swift and decisive actions to alarm events and patrol dispatches.

“We own and operate our central station, meaning that any triggered alarm comes to our facility in Los Angeles – not a call center in another country or remote area in the US. Our facility is certified as one of the top 5% in the country. We have top-of-the-line software and hardware – and highly trained security experts, which enables us to provide superior response time. We know that this makes a difference for our customers, and we are very happy to now offer these benefits to new and existing Peninsula customers” – ROB POST

Peninsula Security was established in 1984 by lifelong South Bay resident Mark Rosenfeld after six years of service in the alarm industry. Mark, who continues to lead as President, embodies a hands-on approach guiding the company through four decades of exponential organic growth and expansion across the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula. Renowned for its unparalleled concierge service, quality workmanship, and complete and customized security solutions, Peninsula Security has built a legacy of excellence customers have come to know and trust.

“We are excited about this partnership – our shared values, including commitment to excellent service and continued improvement, make us a natural fit. When we saw Post Alarm’s impressive infrastructure and eye towards innovation – we knew this would help enhance our service offerings.” – MARK ROSENFELD

The partnership leverages both companies’ combined experience and resources to provide customers with comprehensive security solutions and expanded service offerings. This includes offering enhanced security services to the South Bay, including Armed Alarm Response and Patrol Services and Night Shield® Video Services, Post Alarm’s proprietary remote video monitoring service. It will also centralize monitoring operations at Post Alarm’s owned and operated central station, providing customers with fast response from local monitoring agents.

“We are excited about the tremendous opportunity this merger brings to provide enhanced services to our current and future customers. We will continue to provide no-cost consultations to help every customer find peace of mind through security solutions customized for their homes, families, and lifestyles.” – GINA POST-FRANCO

Both companies are enthusiastic about this collaboration, which provides an exciting foundation for continued growth and promise to provide the most advanced and reliable security solutions to the communities the Post family and Mark Rosenfeld call home.

 

ABOUT PENINSULA SECURITY

Established in 1984, Peninsula Security, under the leadership of Mark Rosenfeld, has earned a reputation as a trusted security provider in the South Bay. Rosenfeld’s commitment to traditional business values permeates its approach, ensuring personalized care for every client’s security needs. Peninsula offers high-quality security, video, and fire systems tailored to each client’s lifestyle, installed and serviced by in-house technicians. While upholding traditional values, clients can also benefit from cutting-edge home automation options. The Peninsula Security staff ensures clients receive concierge support, prioritizing long-term satisfaction. Peninsula Security is proud to deliver reliable results, reflecting its unwavering commitment to excellence.

 

ABOUT POST ALARM

Founded over 60 years ago, Post Alarm, led by 3rd generation owners Rob Post and Gina Post-Franco, delivers superior security services across Los Angeles, from the San Fernando Valley to Orange County. With a commitment to innovation and core values, Post Alarm boasts over 125 team members dedicated to maintaining exceptional client service. Operating a proprietary 5-diamond certified central call station, Post Alarm offers award-winning security services, ensuring superior response times. Post Alarm offers cutting-edge security technology like Night Shield®, providing live monitoring by experts to swiftly detect and deter threats, leading to faster response times and thwarting criminal activities.