Spotting a trusted professional vs falling for an unqualified fraud.
Choosing a surveillance monitoring provider is about more than just watching your cameras. It’s about securing a trusted ally who protects your property, assets, and people with professionalism, legal expertise, and reliability.
Not all providers advertising 24/7 services meet these high standards. Some operate without proper state licenses. Others rely on outsourced, unqualified overseas teams, leaving your security and privacy vulnerable to serious risks.
Understanding what makes a provider credible is key. Here’s why aligning with a licensed, insured, and nationwide company like OnView Integrated Solutions™ ensures your peace of mind and the uncompromising safety of everything you value.
Step 1: Check for a valid DCA license
To operate in California, professional security providers must be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
This certification confirms that they have:
- 1. Undergone background checks and compliance reviews.
- 2. Met the state’s insurance and training requirements.
- 3. Agreed to follow consumer protection laws.
Without this license, companies cannot legally deliver alarm, patrol, or monitoring services in the state.
Step 2: Validate your license in no time
Here’s how to check if your provider is legitimate:
- 1. Go to the DCA License Search
- 2. Select Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) under Boards and Bureaus.
- 3. Search by entering the company name or PPO number
- 4. Confirm the status is “Active” or “Current”
- 5. Match the business name and address with their website
A status of Expired, Canceled, or missing indicates a serious red flag.
Step 3: Sport the red flags
Here are common signs a monitoring company might not be legitimate:
- Missing or hidden PPO or license information
- Licenses that are doubtful or not validated
- Reliance on external or international monitoring teams
- Cut-rate pricing with no proof of insurance or certification
Without proper licensing, providers often fail to meet legal, training, and safety standards, creating unnecessary risks.
The true costs of hiring unlicensed companies
- No legal protection in cases of damage or negligence
- Security breaches from unreliable offshore operators
- Poor emergency coordination with authorities
- Invalid insurance claims from unlicensed contractors
The money saved could ultimately harm your business, trustworthiness, and legal standing.
OnView’s licensing commitment: Security you can trust!
OnView’s licensing commitment: Security you can trust!
At OnView Integrated Solutions, transparency and adherence to compliance laws are core to what we do. We openly display our active PPO license and invite clients to verify its authenticity through the DCA website.
From AI-powered monitoring to licensed patrol services, our California-trained specialists ensure your safety remains a top priority. We never outsource, it’s all in-house.
Our licensed and UL-certified monitoring center provides:
- 24/7 protection managed by US-based, BSIS-certified professionals
- Early intervention to stop incidents before escalation
- Peace of mind with fully compliant, reliable protection measures
Closing notes
Before trusting anyone with your security, verify their credentials.
Because in this industry, close enough is not safe enough.
- Licensed
- Insured
- Nationwide
- Verified
That is OnView Integrated Solutions, protecting communities by Preventing the Intent™ of crime before it happens.
By OnView Integrated Solutions™ – Marketing Team
About the Author
The OnView Integrated Solutions™ Marketing Team works closely with licensed security professionals to educate businesses and communities on compliant, proactive security solutions that Prevent the Intent™ of crime.