Company Sends Volunteer Team to the Food & Care Coalition

OREM, UT–(Marketwire – Jul 6, 2011) – Pinnacle Security, a leader in the residential security industry, announced the successful completion of another service project from its Securing Hope philanthropic initiative that identifies and supports volunteerism opportunities for its employees across the country and around the world. Pinnacle provided a staff of volunteers from its corporate offices, who volunteered their time to serve lunch to community members in need in the company’s home community.

“The mission of the Securing Hope initiative is parallel to our company mission to provide security and peace of mind for our customers,” said Stuart Dean, Vice President of Corporate Communications. “It’s a natural extension of what we do at Pinnacle Security, helping our customers protect the things that matter most.”
Pinnacle’s volunteer staff prepared and served lunch at the Food & Care Coalition, a local organization dedicated to assisting those in need through the provision of meals, clothing, financial and health services among others. Pinnacle participated in a brief training session and then prepared and served the meal to the patrons of the Food & Care Coalition.

“At Food & Care Coalition, our mission to alleviate hunger and diminish poverty depends upon the commitment and charitable acts of individuals and organizations, like that received from Pinnacle Security,” said Brent Crane, Executive Director of Food & Care Coalition, LLC. “Pinnacle’s volunteers didn’t just provide a meal; they brought a measure of charity and a message of hope for each patron.”

“There are so many individuals and families that just need a little help right now, it was wonderful to spend the day serving them,” said Scott Johnson, Facilities Manager, Pinnacle Security. “This was a great opportunity to work in our own community and offer a little bit of help to those in need.”

Pinnacle’s Securing Hope initiative has been the vehicle for projects including sponsorship for Sustain Haiti, a local NGO dedicated to the rebuild efforts in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, building homes and installing electricity in homes in Honduras, working with clean-up crews following the tornadoes in St. Louis and many other similar projects in the communities where Pinnacle operates.

Customer Influenced Package Includes Direct Two-Way Voice Service, Emergency Button, Extended Cancellation Period

OREM, UT – June 9, 2011 – Pinnacle Security, a leader in the North American residential security market, today announced the launch of its Security Plus package. Bundling two-way voice communication, an emergency panic button, which can also be programmed to indicate a medical emergency, and the choice of either a smoke or carbon monoxide detector where appropriate, Security Plus delivers greater safety, convenience and communication to seniors.

Because the majority of alarms received at monitoring stations are medical alerts triggered by panic buttons, Security Plus is now offered as the standard for customers over age 70. Prior to the release of this feature, a customer’s inability to answer the phone, having triggered an alarm, would make it difficult to prepare emergency personnel for the situation prior to arrival.

“We are pleased to provide this service as a standard option for these customers,” said Kelly Walker, CEO, Pinnacle Security. “This suite of features, in combination with a 30 day trial period, allows our customers the best innovations and customer protections in the industry, letting seniors become familiar with the functionality of the services and giving them flexibility they want.”

Pinnacle Security’s alert service has already enabled thousands of individuals to get the medical assistance needed and this latest package will provide even more powerful options for security in the home. In addition, Pinnacle Security has extended the government mandated three day right of rescission to 30 days to ensure customers are comfortable with the operation of their new system.

“Pinnacle is sensitive to the needs of its customers and we strive to incorporate feedback into our products and services,” said Stuart Dean, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Pinnacle Security. “With Security Plus, we’re responding to the unique security needs of seniors, and delivering a package they themselves helped us customize.”

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are offered in alignment with local licensing and installation requirements and may not be available in all areas. For more information about Security Plus, please visit www.pinnaclesecurity.com.

Pinnacle Employees Come Together to Help Makenna Scott Meet the Princesses at Disney World

OREM, UT–(Marketwire – Jun 6, 2011) – Pinnacle Security, a leader in the North American residential security market, today announced that its Securing Hope initiative, working with the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Kansas, has granted the wish of a young girl to meet Disney’s Princesses at the Florida theme parks in the coming months.

“We are so pleased to be able to work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas to make this child’s wish a reality,” said Stuart Dean, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Pinnacle Security. “Make-A-Wish is a wonderful organization with such a meaningful mission, it is a great match for our Securing Hope program to be able to grant a child’s wish and throw a party to celebrate.”

The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Adopt-A-Wish program partners with corporations and organizations to grant wishes to the many children it serves. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas was chartered in 1984 and in the past 27 years has been able to grant over 1,090 wishes for children in Kansas.

“We are happy to partner with Pinnacle Security to grant Makenna’s wish,” said Ashley Scheideman, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas. “Through the Adopt-A-Wish Program community-minded corporations, such as Pinnacle Security, are able to have an immediate and uplifting impact on the life of a child with a life-threatening medical condition.”

Pinnacle’s Securing Hope initiative enables the company and its employees to dedicate funds, time and resources to various causes in the U.S. and elsewhere. In this instance, the impetus came from McKay Selph, one of Pinnacle Security’s regional managers, who was moved to action when he heard Makenna’s story.

“Working within our community is very important to us and goes hand-in-hand with helping people protect their homes and families. It’s what we do,” said Selph. “But to be able to see the light in Makenna’s eyes when she found out her wish would come true… that was indescribable.”

Once Selph became involved with Make-A-Wish, 25 of Pinnacle’s West Kansas office security consultants, and their spouses, stepped in to help make the wish come true.

Selph continued, “I can’t imagine how difficult it would be for that family and we all wanted to do everything possible to help. The fact that Pinnacle has created a program to support this kind of initiative from employees and stepped up to sponsor the celebration party shows how seriously we feel about the communities we serve.”

At the Wish Celebration party, supporters from Pinnacle had the opportunity to meet the Scott family and present them with a check for $5,000. The event was held at the local public library in Dodge City, Kansas on the 26th of May.

Company’s Philanthropic Initiative, “Securing Hope,” to Raise Funds, Send Team to Aid in Hospital Construction

OREM, UT–(Marketwire – May 30, 2011) – Pinnacle Security, a leader in the North American residential security market, today announced that through its philanthropic initiative, “Securing Hope,” it will collaborate with Going Beyond Borders, an international nonprofit organization to raise funds to help build a hospital in western Kenya. Additionally, company volunteer teams will travel to Kenya in November to work on the construction of the building.

“Pinnacle, as a company, is dedicated to the cause of helping people secure the important things in their lives,” said Stuart Dean, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Pinnacle Security. “Through our Securing Hope program, we have been able to participate in relief efforts throughout the country and around the world in places like Missouri, Haiti, Honduras and now, Kenya. We are pleased to work with Going Beyond Borders to help build this hospital.”

Pinnacle Security will help raise funds through a variety of means including sponsored events, donations from employees, company representatives and the public, in addition to proceeds from its annual 5K run held every fall.

The new Elukhambi Hospital will replace a facility that closed recently, requiring people in the area to travel several hours to reach the nearest hospital, making minor accidents or injuries life-threatening events. The new building will house a full-service hospital that includes a radiology clinic as well as an eye center and dental center.

“Going Beyond Borders works to provide ongoing relief support to Africa in a variety of forms including education tools, livestock care, food and sporting equipment,” said Kate Brotherson, co-founder, Going Beyond Borders. “This new hospital will save lives that are at risk for a lack of access to simple medical care. This is a critical need for this area and we are pleased to have Pinnacle as a partner to help make this hospital a reality.”

Pinnacle Security’s “Securing Hope” program was introduced in the fall of 2010 and enables Pinnacle Security employees and representatives across the continent to make a positive impact in communities locally, nationally and internationally through commitment of time and resources.

To find out how you can help, visit the Going Beyond Borders website

About Pinnacle Security
Pinnacle Security is an industry leader in providing quality residential and commercial security solutions to help individuals realize the peace-of-mind that comes from protecting the things that matter most. Pinnacle is headquartered in Orem, Utah and has sales offices throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.pinnaclesecurity.com.

About Going Beyond Borders
Going Beyond Borders is a non-profit organization committed to provide ongoing relief efforts in Africa and is dedicated to educate, feed, and aid those who would die needlessly from preventable conditions. Current projects include Sustain Kenya, which will supply funds and materials to build a full-service hospital in addition to donating sheep and goats for poor smallholder women farms. Going Beyond Borders also collects items for the community such as computers for schools, clothing for women and children, soccer balls and team uniforms. To get involved, please visit www.goingbeyondborders.org.

Residential Security Motion Sensor Technology Provides Still Images Accessible
Through a Smartphone Mobile App

OREM, UTAH – May 2, 2011 – Pinnacle Security, a leader in the residential security industry,
today announced it is the first to market the Image Sensor, a motion-activated security sensor
that incorporates a built-in camera and transmits via a cellular connection. This new device
offers mobile accessibility to Pinnacle’s customers in the United States, available beginning May
2011.
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Capital Infusion to Drive Ongoing Growth as Company Expands

OREM, UT–(March 24, 2011) – Pinnacle Security, a leader in the North American residential security market, today announced it has secured a $275 million financing package which includes an opportunity for future expansion to $400 million as the company grows. Bank of America Merrill Lynch served as the Sole Lead Arranger and Book Manager for the financing.

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