Why Vector

For nearly 50 years, Vector Security has been a premier provider of intelligent security solutions tailored to the needs of the customer. Vector Security is a sister company of The Philadelphia Contributionship, the nation's oldest insurance company founded in part by Benjamin Franklin in 1752. The Contributionship began as a mutual insurance company, protecting its policyholders' homes from losses by fire and acquired Vector Security in 1982. Vector Security has grown and emerged as a pioneer in the security industry. Vector Security has won multiple awards for its outstanding customer service. Recently, it was added to Angie's List Super Service Award. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Vector Security serves nearly 400,000 residential, business and national account customers in North America and the Caribbean through a network of 58 branches and authorized dealers.

Awards

YEAR	AWARD	CONTEST
2016	Installer of the Year (Large Company)	Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Magazine
Given for exceptional service to customers; best business practices and marketing strategies; outstanding personnel management; community and industry contributions.
2015, 2003	Dealer of the Year	SDM Magazine
Recognizes Vector Security for its innovation, use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.
2014	EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia) to President and CEO Pam Petrow	Ernst and Young
Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious business awards, the Ernst and Young award honors distinguished entrepreneurs who demonstrate widespread success, a commitment to innovation and forward thinking and unwavering passion for business.
2012	Industry False Alarm Reduction Achievement Award	False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA)
Recognizes false alarm reduction programs that have shown meaningful or significant reduction in false of alarms over a 3- to 5-year period.
2009	President's Award	Association of Police Communications Officials (APCO)
APCO’s highest honor, this award recognizes outstanding contributions to the improvement of alarm dispatching communications methods in 911 centers.
2008	North American Commercial Alarm Monitoring Company of the Year	Frost & Sullivan
Award for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development.
Multi	Central Station Operator of the Year	SDM Magazine, The Monitoring Association (TMA)
Promotes the value of central station services, honors those who make significant contributions to the industry, and promotes the level of professionalism of UL-listed central stations.
Multi	Associate Member of the Year	False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA)
Awarded to those who demonstrate significant commitment and contributions to their company, the community at large, and to supporting the values and mission of FARA.
Multi	Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ)	Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)
Promotes partnerships in public safety by recognizing how a company works with local law enforcement to best manage their alarm systems and reduce false alarms.
Multi	SAMMYs	Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Magazine
As the security industry’s original sales, marketing and installation awards program, the SAMMYs recognize the top nominees in each of 12 categories among dealers and integrators that exemplify professionalism in their sales, marketing and installation efforts. Vector Security is a multi-year, multi-category winner.