Cunningham Security designs, installs, monitors, and services professional security systems, fire alarm systems, security cameras, and access control for homes and businesses in Rockland and greater Midcoast Maine. From Main Street storefronts and harbor-front condos to light industrial shops and medical offices, our team delivers clean installations, 24/7 monitoring, and responsive local support.

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Why Choose Cunningham in Rockland

  • Local team. Fast response. Our Midcoast crew is based out of our nearby Wiscasset office and is in Rockland every week for site walks, installs, service, and inspections.
  • Security + life safety under one roof. Intrusion alarms, smart cameras/doorbells, access control, and commercial fire alarms with code-compliant documentation and 24/7 monitoring.
  • Clean installs & clear training. We label devices, tune sensors/analytics, and train your staff or family for fewer false alarms and easier daily use.
  • Best-in-class platforms. Alarm.com-enabled systems with panels from Qolsys, DSC, and Honeywell/Resideo; for fire, we commonly deploy Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Potter (AHJ-friendly and serviceable).

What We Install & Support

  • Security systems: door/window sensors, motions, glassbreak, environmental sensors, and professional monitoring with app control (arming, scenes, users).
  • Security cameras & video verification: indoor/outdoor coverage, doorbell cameras, analytics (people/vehicle detection), and verified-video workflows to help reduce false dispatches.
  • Access control: readers/locks, schedules, user groups, and audit trails for offices, retail, schools, and light industrial.
  • Commercial fire alarms: system design, permitting submittals, acceptance testing, central-station monitoring, and recurring inspections with the proper paperwork (Records of Completion, sensitivity testing, etc.).
  • Upgrades & takeovers: we can often reuse viable wiring/devices and modernize the “brain” of the system to add smart features and better reporting.

Popular Setups

For Homes

  • All-in-one smart panel with PowerG sensors (long range, encrypted)
  • Doorbell + perimeter cameras for packages, driveways, and back doors
  • Monitored smoke/CO and water-leak detection with mobile alerts
  • App control for arming, schedules, and “Away/Goodnight” scenes

For Businesses

  • Partitioned alarm (front of house/back of house/office)
  • Access control with time schedules and onboarding/offboarding workflows
  • Video coverage of entries, cash wraps, stockrooms, and loading docks
  • Optional video verification to elevate priority on true alarms

Rockland City Contacts (Permits, Police, Fire)

Quick reference for owners, builders, and managers. Always confirm current hours/forms on the City website.

  • Rockland City Hall: 270 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841 — (207) 594-0300. City directory & hours are published on the City’s site.
  • Planning & Code Enforcement (Permits): 270 Pleasant Street — main line (207) 594-0308. The Code Office administers the Maine Uniform Building & Energy Code (MUBEC) and issues electrical, building, plumbing, and related permits. Electrical Permit forms and other applications are available via the City’s Documents & Forms library / Code Enforcement pages.
  • Rockland Police (non-emergency): 1 Police Plaza, Rockland, ME 04841 — (207) 594-0316. For emergencies, dial 911.
  • Rockland Fire & EMS (non-emergency): 118 Park Street, Rockland, ME 04841 — (207) 594-0318. For emergencies, dial 911.

Permit Tip: Starting work without permits can trigger doubled fees and delays. If you’re unsure whether your security or fire scope needs a permit or stamped drawings, call the Code Office first—we’re happy to coordinate submittals and inspections as part of your project.

Crime & Safety Context

Rockland’s population was 6,936 at the 2020 Census. For up-to-date, city-level offense data, the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer (CDE) and the Maine State Police Crime in Maine reports are the most authoritative sources. Statewide, Maine’s crime rate trends low relative to national averages, with property crime representing the larger share of reported offenses each year. We encourage business owners and homeowners to pair professionally monitored alarms with good lighting, locks, and cameras—especially around entries, parking lots, and loading areas—to mitigate opportunistic property crime and speed a verified response when it matters.

What this means for your system design: in Rockland, we prioritize perimeter protection, well-aimed exterior cameras (faces/plates where possible), and lighting control tied to alarm events. For businesses, access control plus interior cameras around high-value areas (cash wraps, offices, safes) can markedly improve outcomes and reduce false dispatches.

Our Process

  1. Site walk & consultation: We map entry points, sightlines, and code requirements (fire). We’ll also align on aesthetics and budget.
  2. Clear proposal: You’ll see device locations and options (good/better/best) with monitoring details and any required permits/inspections noted.
  3. Professional installation: Clean cabling and mounting, device labeling, acceptance testing, and signal verification with the central station.
  4. Training: User codes, mobile app setup, scenes/schedules, and a quick reference guide for your team.
  5. Ongoing service: Preventive maintenance, upgrades, inspections, and 24-hour on-call technicians.

Areas We Serve Near Rockland

We serve Rockland and nearby communities across Knox and Lincoln Counties, including Thomaston, Owls Head, South Thomaston, Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, Warren, Cushing, Union, Friendship, Waldoboro, and Damariscotta. Our base for Midcoast projects is just down the road:

Cunningham Security — Wiscasset Office
Address: 110 Bradford Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578   Directions
Phone: (866) 551-6377
Email: info@cunninghamsecurity.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm (24-Hour On-Call Technicians)

FAQs

Do you handle permitting and inspections in Rockland?

Yes. For commercial fire, we prepare the permit packet (drawings, specs, cut sheets), coordinate with Code Enforcement, and attend acceptance tests. For security work, we’ll advise whether electrical or other permits apply based on scope and the City’s requirements.

Can you take over my existing alarm and cameras?

Often, yes. If your wiring and devices are in good condition, we can modernize the head-end (panel/NVR), add smart features, and keep what’s still serviceable.

Which platforms do you support?

We integrate with Alarm.com for unified arming, video, and automation. For panels we commonly deploy Qolsys, DSC, and Honeywell/Resideo. For fire, we service and install Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, and Potter.

Do you offer 24/7 monitoring?

Yes—professionally monitored alarms with fast notifications and dispatch. Our technicians are also on call 24/7.

Get Started

Ready to secure your Rockland home or business? Request a Quote or call (866) 551-6377. We’ll recommend the right mix of sensors, cameras, monitoring, and (if needed) fire protection—designed for Rockland properties and permitting.