ADT Security Service

Founded in 1874, ADT Security Services provides a range of electronic security systems and services. It operates FirstService Security, which is a division that specializes in the design, engineering, installation, servicing and monitoring of access control, closed-circuit televisions and intrusion systems. The company's product line includes biometric readers, fire alarm systems, carbon monoxide detectors and intrusion detection items. It serves the retail, health care, banking, financial and commercial industries. ADT Security Services also offers 24-hour monitoring services. It works in alliance with Great White Shark Enterprises. The company supports various events, athletic teams and leagues, entertainment and sports activities. It is a part of ADT Worldwide, which employs more than 24,000 people and maintains operations in over 200 locations in the United States and Canada. ADT Worldwide is a unit of Tyco International, which is a publicly owned company that was founded in 1960.