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Reduce False Alarms & Costly Fees with Video Verification

Published:
September 24, 2025
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Reduce False Alarms & Costly Fees with Video Verification

False alarms are more than just an annoyance, they waste time, drain resources, and can be costly for organizations. Traditional alarm systems trigger alerts but often leave law enforcement and security teams responding blindly, unsure whether a threat is actually present.

Police Departments across the nation are implementing non-response policies for alarm calls without evidence of a crime. That’s where Video Verification steps in. Video Verification provides this evidence in real time. Video verification protects against false alarm fees and eliminates being woken up at 2am for a false alarm. Gain peace of mind on both fronts by adding video verifications (PikoVERIFY).

Cook Solutions Group’s PikoVERIFY is leading the way by combining video analytics with 24/7 human expertise to deliver accurate, efficient, and reliable alarm verification.

Why False Alarms Are a Hidden Cost

As discussed in our podcast episode on cutting costs with Video Verification , false alarms create significant challenges for financial institutions, retailers, and critical facilities:

Fines & Fees

Many municipalities charge costly fees for repeated false alarms.

Wasted Resources

Security teams spend valuable hours validating alerts that aren’t real threats.

Slower Emergency Response

Law enforcement grows cautious when responding to sites with frequent false alarms—delaying response in real emergencies.

Video Verification directly addresses these pain points by ensuring that every alarm is backed by human confirmation before deploying authorities.

Why Video Verification Is the Future of Security

Video Verification doesn’t just improve security, it changes the economics of it. From reducing fines to improving police response times, the ROI is immediate. For financial institutions, data centers, and other high security environments, it’s a critical step toward modern, intelligent security infrastructure. Let CSG’s Network Operations Center be an extension of your security team. Easy to add on and cost effective with Piko Unified Security Platform, we use a combination of analytics & trained technicians to review video footage, assess the live situation, and act accordingly. PikoVERIFY is a service that leverages your existing security infrastructure, requiring both an alarm system monitored by CSG and integration with PikoVIDEO. It's designed to act as a smart, vigilant guard, constantly analyzing surveillance feeds and reacting intelligently to potential security threats.  Be proactive and save against false alarm fees.

At Cook Solutions Group, we’ve seen firsthand how verified alarms reduce costs, improve response times, and provide peace of mind.

PikoVERIFY: Bolster Your Security Framework

PikoVERIFY is Cook Solutions Group’s 24/7 Video Verification service designed to authenticate alarms, reduce false positives, and improve response times. When an alarm is triggered, our Network Operations Center (NOC) immediately accesses PikoVIDEO feeds and analytics, verifying in real-time whether a genuine threat is present.

Key Benefits:  

  • Accuracy: Eliminate wasted responses by confirming threats visually.
  • Efficiency: Free your team from managing verification - CSG’s 24x7 NOC handles it all.
  • Security: Encrypted, outbound-only communication keeps your data safe.
  • Flexibility: Seamlessly integrates with PikoVIDEO and your existing platforms.

How Video Verification with PikoVERIFY Works

1

Alarm Trigger

The process begins when the alarm system, monitored by CSG, triggers an alarm event.

2

Video Assessment

Our team reviews live video footage to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation in real time.

3

Appropriate Response

Based on the assessment, our team initiates the necessary actions—from contacting authorities to activating additional security measures.

This synergy of technology + human oversight ensures faster, more reliable alerts.

Ready to Cut Costs & Enhance Security?

Video Verification is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s becoming an essential tool for institutions that demand efficiency, accuracy, and trust.

Schedule a meeting for PikoVERIFY video verification below.

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