Tag: Per Mar Security Services
Per Mar partners with iDter to deploy active deterrence cameras
November 4, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Ia., and SAN MATEO, Calif. —Per Mar Security Services has crafted a highly effective and efficient outdoor asset protection solution for its customers in partnership with commercial security solution provider iDter Systems.
Per Mar is deploying iDter’s Nio Guardians with artificial intelligence (AI) and active intrusion detection to stop trespassing, theft and liability claims at construction and equipment sites.
Intelligent video monitoring stops intruders
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Per Mar Security Services celebrates 70 years of excellence
October 26, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Ia.—Per Mar Security, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest, celebrates its 70th anniversary on Oct. 31st, 2023.
On Halloween in 1953, John and Eleanor Duffy started Per Mar in their home on Iowa Street. Per Mar has a long history of providing its customers with the greatest security technologies, service, and physical security solutions. While the company has grown and evolved, its commitment to providing reliable security solutions to customers...
Per Mar Security Services acquires Nightwatch Security
September 21, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Ia.—Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Ia., announced it has acquired Nightwatch Security.
Owned by Dean Strobbe, Nightwatch has provided electronic security solutions to homes and businesses in the Quad Cities area for over 23 years.
“Dean deeply valued his customers, and it is flattering that he placed his trust in Per Mar to serve them,” said Per Mar CEO Brian Duffy. “I...
Per Mar honored as 2023 business of the year
August 22, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services was honored as Business of the Year at the 2023 Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting on August 10, 2023.
Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa for nearly 70 years, Per Mar started in the living room of John and Eleanor Duffy in 1953 and grew to 25 branch locations throughout the Midwest. The company has been particularly active in their hometown area, supporting a number of non-profit organizations with employees volunteering regularly in the community.
“Over...
Per Mar Security Services acquires Homeguard Security
March 10, 2023SSN Staff
DES MOINES, Iowa – Residential and commercial security company Per Mar Security Services has announced its acquisition of Homeguard Security.
Homeguard has utilized Per Mar for the company’s monitoring center for the past 23 years and now Per Mar says that it will build upon its relationships with Homeguard customers by providing their service and security solutions as well. Per Mar will continue to serve customers in the Des Moines area from the company’s local office in Urbandale,...
Per Mar Security Services named top regional channel partner by Axis
February 9, 2023SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients, has been named 2022 Top Regional Channel Partner by Axis Communications.
Chris Edwards, president of the electronic security division for Per Mar, accepted the award, saying, “We are honored to be recognized by Axis for this award. Video, and specifically live video monitoring, has been increasingly popular with our customers and has been a significant driver...
Per Mar introduces Intelligent Video Monitoring
December 6, 2022SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security Services has announced the launch of its latest commercial security solution, Intelligent Video Monitoring.
Per Mar designed an exclusive Intelligent Video Monitoring solution utilizing smart thermal cameras and video analytics to detect intruders as soon as they arrive on property, automatically activating an audio deterrent, and alerting Per Mar monitoring agents to dispatch authorities. Monitoring agents are able to watch live video, and direct security...
Per Mar Security Services announces expansion in Northern Wisconsin
August 9, 2022SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security Services, one of the largest family-owned, full-service security companies in the Midwest, announced it has acquired Dream System’s security division, further expanding its customer base in Northern Wisconsin.
For the past 22 years, Seth and Nicki Ferrin have owned and operated Dream Systems, a custom electronics consult, design, and integration company in residential and commercial verticals based in Weston, Wis.
In the announcement to their security...
Per Mar’s Dory Retherford retires after 42 years
July 1, 2022SSN Staff
DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients, announced that Monitoring Center Manager Dory Retherford decided to retire as of July 1, 2022, after more than 42 years with the company.
Retherford started working at Per Mar in February 1980 as a third-shift dispatcher to gain experience in the security industry. She has held several positions throughout her career at Per Mar, including customer care agent,...
Per Mar Security Services’ Chairman of the Board Michael L. Duffy passes away
January 26, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
DAVENPORT, Iowa—Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients in the Midwestern United States, has announced the passing of Chairman of the Board Michael L. Duffy on Jan. 21, 2022. He was 71.
Duffy’s parents, John and Eleanor Duffy, founded Per Mar Security Services in 1953 in Davenport, Iowa. The company was originally chartered as a security and investigative business that started out in Michael’s parents’...