Crime Prevention Security Systems

Crime Prevention Security Systems (CPSS) is a family-owned and operated company celebrating 49 years of protecting families, homes and businesses. As a family and as a local business, we believe everyone should enjoy a safe and fun home.

John A. Pastore, Jr. and Randi Elrad started Crime Prevention Security Systems in 1975, and out of the desire to provide better customer service, they opened their own security monitoring station, Universal Security Monitoring. In 2006 they launched Custom Home Entertainment, to provide customers with a one-stop shop for all of their home entertainment and automation needs.

Our Installation and Service departments are the best in the business, and we have technicians available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are "Large Enough to Serve You, Small Enough to Care"​.

Awards and Accomplishments

Being recognized locally and nationally is very nice, but it is just a small representation of the quality workmanship and dedication that our employees put into their work every single day. The following awards are a direct reflection of their individual contributions and successes:

2023 Top 100 Security System Companies in the Nation from SDM Magazine (Over 10 years in a row)

2023 Best of the Best Award for Security Company (8 years in a row)

Top 50 Home Entertainment Companies in the Nation from CEPro Magazine

Ethics in Business Award from Gainesville Rotary Club

Business of the Year from Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Pro Dealer of the Year from GE Security

Dealer of the Year Honoree from SDM Magazine

Featured on the cover of SDM Magazine

Featured on the cover of Security Systems News

Recognized by INC Magazine

Top 20 Security Professionals Under 40 for VP of Operations Jorgia McAfee from Security Systems News

Best Places to Work in Florida from Florida Trend

Making a Difference Award from Builders Association of North Central Florida

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