Doyle Security Systems Acquired Sentry Alarms
The Rochester-based security firm expanded its regional presence by absorbing a Binghamton business in July 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Doyle Security Systems acquired Sentry Alarms in July 2026, integrating the Binghamton-based provider into its regional network. This deal brings a long-standing local security operation under the ownership of a larger firm based in Rochester.
Why it matters
The acquisition allows Doyle Security Systems to broaden its reach across New York and Pennsylvania while maintaining local operations. By retaining existing staff and facilities, the company seeks to ensure continuity for thousands of established customers.
Doyle Security Systems currently serves more than 60,000 customers across New York and Pennsylvania. The acquisition adds 4,500 former Sentry Alarms clients and retains 27 employees at the Chenango Street location.
The players
Doyle Security Systems
A Rochester-based company providing integrated security services to residential and commercial clients across New York and Pennsylvania.
Sentry Alarms
A former independent security services provider that operated in the Binghamton area for nearly five decades.
The details
Doyle Security Systems purchased Sentry Alarms to consolidate its regional security footprint, opting to keep the existing Chenango Street office in Binghamton fully operational. All 27 employees from the acquired company have been retained as part of the transition.
Timeline
Sentry Alarms began serving the region in 1977.
Doyle Security Systems acquired Sentry Alarms in July 2026.
Market Landscape
The acquisition reflects a broader push for consolidation within the regional security sector as firms seek to increase their subscriber bases. By absorbing established local providers, larger companies can quickly scale their infrastructure and leverage existing market density.
Customers of the former Sentry Alarms will now receive their security services through the larger network managed by Doyle Security Systems. The retention of the local Chenango Street staff ensures that clients retain access to familiar support representatives.
The takeaway
Maintaining local offices during an acquisition often serves as a key strategy to preserve customer trust and service quality. Residents should confirm with the company whether any specific service agreements or billing contact points have changed following the transition.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34.
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