Lexington, KY Business & Home Security System Company
Police-Trusted Security for Your Home and Business
Founded by a former police officer, Bates Security offers:
- Custom-designed security systems
- 24/7 wireless monitoring
- Local customer service that cares
Interested in switching monitoring to Bates Security?

HomeSecurity Systems
Protect your family and pets with wireless monitoring, burglar alarms, and more.
BusinessSecurity Systems
Protect your company’s most important assets with access control, video surveillance, and more.
Business IT Supporta partner of Bates Security
Your new resource for expert IT managed services and support.

Why choose us?
Bates Security | Competitors |
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Custom-designed security systems | One-size-fits-none packages |
Written guarantees | Vague promises |
Live, local customer service | Pre-recorded messages |
You can talk to the owner | You don't know who the owner is |
Safe, wireless monitoring | Vulnerable landline monitoring |
About us
Get to know us, neighbor.
Founded on solid security principles
Bates Security was founded in 1984 by Sonny Bates, a former police officer. He designed our company to protect homes and businesses using the principles of solid security and customer service. Those principles are why we were awarded the Commerce Lexington's Small Business of the Year in 2013.
Largest locally owned and operated security company in KY
We provide security to over 6,000 homes and businesses in Central & Northern Kentucky, including Lexington, Georgetown, Nicholasville, Winchester, Frankfort, Richmond and everywhere in between.
Protecting the protectors
We secure several police stations and fire departments in and around Lexington. So you know we're good.