Seattle businesses are switching from expensive manned security guards to live monitored cameras with virtual guards. Get 24/7 coverage, faster response times, and save 70%+ on security costs. Serving Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and all of Puget Sound.
As of October 1, 2024, Seattle Police no longer respond to motion/sensor-only alarms. SPD now requires video, audio, or eyewitness verification before dispatching officers. Traditional alarm systems from ADT, Ring, and others will not trigger police response without visual evidence.
Read the official SPD policy →Security Guard Cost Comparison
See why Seattle businesses are choosing virtual guard services as their security guard alternative
| Feature | Pacific Integrated Live Monitoring |
Manned Security Guard | Traditional Alarm (ADT, Ring, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Coverage | ✔ Included | $$$ (3 shifts needed) | ✔ |
| Response Time | <10 seconds | Patrol gaps, breaks | 8+ min police response |
| Monthly Cost | ~$200-500 Best Value |
$10,800+ ($15/hr x 24/7) |
$50-200 |
| Verbal Deterrent | ✔ Two-way audio | ✔ In-person | ✖ None |
| Video Evidence | ✔ 30-day cloud | ✖ Usually none | ✔ Limited |
| Multiple Areas/Sites | ✔ Easily scalable | $$$ per location | ✔ |
| No Sick Days/Turnover | ✔ Always on | ✖ HR headaches | ✔ |
| No Workers Comp | ✔ | ✖ Major liability | ✔ |
| Police Response | ✔ Verified video evidence | ✔ | ✖ NO RESPONSE* |
| *Seattle Verified Alarm Policy (Oct 2024): SPD no longer responds to motion/sensor-only alarms. Video verification required. Learn more → | |||
| AI Threat Detection | ✔ Zero false alarms | ✖ | ✖ Constant alerts |
Manned Security Guard Alternative
Live security monitoring offers advantages that physical guards simply cannot match
Eliminate expensive guard wages, benefits, workers comp insurance, and management overhead. One virtual guard station monitors what would require multiple physical guards.
Physical guards take breaks, call in sick, and can only be in one place at once. Our live monitoring provides uninterrupted 24/7 coverage across your entire property.
Our guards respond in under 10 seconds vs. waiting for a guard to patrol back. AI detection means threats are identified instantly, not when someone happens to walk by.
No hiring, training, scheduling, turnover, or management required. No workers comp claims, no liability, no uniforms, no employee issues to deal with.
Every incident is recorded with HD video, audio, and timestamps. Perfect for insurance claims, police reports, and legal proceedings. Guards alone provide no video evidence.
Add cameras to new locations without hiring more guards. One monitoring center can protect all your Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma properties efficiently.
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FAQ
Live security monitoring is often MORE effective than manned guards. Our virtual guards respond in under 10 seconds, never take breaks, and can monitor multiple areas simultaneously. Unlike physical guards who can only be in one place, our AI-powered cameras provide complete coverage with human verification and intervention. The two-way audio and 104dB siren provide the same deterrent effect as a physical presence.
Most businesses save 70-90% by switching to live security monitoring. A single manned guard costs $10,800+ per month for 24/7 coverage (at $15/hr). Add workers comp, management overhead, and turnover costs, and you're looking at $12,000+ monthly. Our live monitoring service with multiple cameras costs a fraction of that while providing superior coverage and faster response times.
When our AI detects suspicious activity, a trained security professional reviews the live feed within seconds. They can immediately speak to the intruder through two-way audio ("STOP! You are being recorded! Police are being contacted!"), activate a 104dB siren, and contact police with verified threat details and live video - all within 30 seconds. This is faster and more effective than waiting for a patrolling guard.
Yes, for most Seattle businesses, live security monitoring is a superior and more cost-effective replacement for manned security guards. Warehouses, construction sites, car lots, retail stores, and apartment complexes across Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma have successfully transitioned to our virtual guard service with better results and significant cost savings.
Any business currently paying for security guards can benefit, but we see the biggest impact with: warehouses and distribution centers, construction sites with expensive equipment, car dealerships and auto lots, apartment complexes and multi-family properties, retail stores and shopping centers, and industrial facilities. These businesses often need 24/7 coverage across large areas - exactly where live monitoring excels.
Many clients use a hybrid approach - live monitoring for 24/7 surveillance and threat response, with a part-time guard during peak hours for access control or customer service. This hybrid model typically costs 60-70% less than full-time guards while providing better overall security. Our two-way audio can also handle remote access control and visitor verification.
Most installations are completed within 1-2 weeks of your assessment. The cameras are wireless and don't require running cables, which speeds up installation significantly. Many businesses are fully operational with live monitoring within days - much faster than finding, hiring, and training security guards.
Join hundreds of Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma businesses that have switched from expensive manned guards to more effective live security monitoring. Save 70%+ while getting better protection.