Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) does not endorse or recommend any specific security company. Our goal is to keep neighbors informed about options that residents are using, and to share opportunities that may affect neighborhood safety and services.
What does private home security provide?
Private home security patrol and armed response providers can complement the Los Angeles Police Department by offering:
Neighborhood patrols by highly visible officers
Armed response to alarms and calls about suspicious activity
Integration with home alarm and video systems for faster, better-informed response
Vacation/special watch requests and patrol escorts for safe entry/exit from home
In early 2025, Post Alarm Systems & Armed Patrol Services (Post) presented to ONA about the services they provide to many residents in Outpost Estates. Since then, Post has shared a proposal for a dedicated patrol vehicle serving Outpost Estates for 8 hours per day, 7 days per week. It would be added on top of Post's existing 24/7 roving patrol, which would continue as it does today.
What would it cost?
Current Post patrol customers keep their current rate and can add the dedicated patrol for $75 per month.
Residents who are not yet customers would first enroll in Post's regular 24/7 roving patrol at $100 per month, then add the dedicated patrol for $75, for a total of $175 per month.
The dedicated patrol is not offered by itself. Alarm monitoring is not required.
How would the program work?
Participation is entirely optional, and current customers who skip the dedicated patrol keep their service and rate.
Post needs about 200 participating households to fund the dedicated vehicle. With roughly 450 homes in Outpost Estates, that is about 44% of the neighborhood.
No one is charged the $75 until the dedicated vehicle is actually in service. If there is not enough participation, the vehicle does not launch.
If the program launches and participation later drops too low, Post would end the dedicated service and remove the $75 charge. Regular patrol would continue.
Once the participation goal is close, Post needs at least 30 days to hire and train officers before the vehicle can start.
What does a dedicated patrol mean?
Consistent daily coverage by a dedicated unit during the assigned 8-hour window
Faster response to alarms and calls for suspicious activity when the patrol car is already in the neighborhood
Increased visibility, which can act as a deterrent
How to learn more or participate
If you're interested in the potential dedicated patrol, email Post at outpostestates@postalarm.com to register your interest. This inbox goes directly to Post's team working on the Outpost Estates account. Post is preparing an online interest form that will go to all Outpost Estates residents, including those who are not current customers. The form will help show how many households would be willing to participate. We will post the link here as soon as it is available.
If you're interested in Post's individual home security services more broadly, contact the company directly for current pricing, terms, and enrollment:
Phone: (800) 654-7678
Email: info@postalarm.com
Website: postalarm.com
Important note about neutrality and choice
ONA does not endorse any company. Many residents use Post’s services, but you should evaluate multiple licensed providers to find the right fit for your home. When comparing companies, consider:
Licensing, training standards, and local response capabilities
Integration with your existing alarm/cameras and live video monitoring options
Patrol coverage model (shared vs. dedicated), hours, and response times
Vacation watch and escort services
Contract length, cancellation terms, false alarm policies, and total monthly/installation costs
Data privacy and how video/alarm data are stored and shared
