Reliability and reassurance continues with new ownership

Orion Security Systems Ltd. has been providing British Columbia school districts with monitoring and security services for almost four decades, and it will continue with the same dedication as it transitions to new management.

Formed in 1984 by Peter Hodgson, Orion Security Systems began delivering monitoring support of security and fire systems to school districts throughout British Columbia. Don Campbell, a long-time friend and associate of Hodgson, is taking over the helm and will continue building on the legacy that Hodgson created.

“We plan on maintaining the same level of dedication by car- rying on with the same business model that Peter created,” says Campbell, President of Orion Security Systems.

The company is responsible for the monitoring equipment that conducts security transmission, ULC-approved fire alarm monitoring, along with video surveillance and recording, multi-site access control over client networks, and specialized de-multiplexing equipment for the integration of security technology with building HVAC and lighting systems.

Orion Security Systems offers a unique level of service that may be considered unparalleled. On a daily basis, team members physically review the reports of each school in search of any abnormalities that may have occurred overnight, and then they alert each individual school (maintenance crew or school board) when an irregularity is detected.

Campbell says they plan to continue with this practice because it’s an effective and proactive approach that gives facilities teams the opportunity to become aware of potential problems and catch them before they become actual problems. It also provides an opportunity for facilities teams to improve certain facilities processes as necessary.

“I don’t think anybody else can repeat it,” says Campbell. “Nobody has this kind of dedication.”

The same Orion Security Systems team will continue to serve its clients, but it is now reinforced by Campbell’s existing business, Secan Technologies, which brings additional resources to maintain and strengthen the services they currently provide. With the additional support, the Orion team is quadrupling the size of its current team to provide the best service to their customers.

As Campbell moves into the leadership position of the company, one he began working with back in the 1980s, he is both eager and appreciative. “I would like to honour my friend for all his contributions because his accomplishments have been tremendous to the industry,” says Campbell. “Peter put 45 years into the industry, and it was his passion. I’m equally passionate about it too.”

Look for Don Campbell and the Orion Security Systems team at the EFMA BC conference!

All of Orion Security Systems installers are trades qualified and the company is in full compliance with all regulatory bodies and WorksafeBC. Orion Security Systems is a member of the Canadian Alarm Association and the BCIT Security Alarm Course Advisory Committee, and it is ULC listed for fire alarm monitoring.

The EFMA would like to congratulate Peter Hodgson for his years of dedication and support and looks forward to continuing its affiliation with Orion Security Systems. n