Over 50 years on and stronger than ever – CIA’s history

The story of how Barrie and Janet Christie made the company the success it is today by commitment to the customer and investing in people and technology.

In 1970 Christie Intruder Alarms Ltd was established and the “crooked man” logo created which is so widely recognised today.  In 1971, we moved into our first office which was not much bigger than a cupboard.

In 1983, the company commissioned purpose-built offices in Waterlooville and in 1985, another office block was built on the site for sister company – Southern Monitoring Services Ltd – now one of the largest Alarm Receiving Centres (ARC) in the UK. Together, the two companies currently employ over 300 staff.

In 2010, Capital Security Systems, Gardner Security and State Digital Security, the three subsidiaries which had been acquired during the previous decade, were amalgamated with Christie Intruder Alarms Ltd.

In 2017, we were acquired by STANLEY Security part of the Stanley Black Decker Group.

We pride ourselves on providing an excellent customer experience with world-class product knowledge and technical expertise.

The company’s philosophy has always been forward-thinking and bold.  CIA prides itself on innovation, staying ahead of the current trends in technology, and places great emphasis on apprenticeship, training and staff development.

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  • Andrew Smith & Son Alresford, Hampshire

    Very neat, tidy and invisible – we hardly knew they were here. Very impressed.

  • Mr P Bxxxxx Stubbington, Hampshire

    Excellent explanation of system options and how to use it. Nothing was too much effort. Engineer took his time to think about the best way to overcome problems that were not apparent at the time of survey. He made suggestions as to the best way to overcome them. Everything was done and cleaned up. Thank […]

  • Mrs Bell Camberley, Surrey

    Had CIA at previous address and were so impressed with the level of service, we had one installed at our new address!

  • Roger Garth Hutton Farnham, Surrey

    Prompt, efficient service. Courteous and efficient technician.

  • Mr P Mxxxxx Titchfield, Hampshire

    All CIA staff seem to be friendly and keen to provide a good service

  • Mr D Gxxxxx Cosham, Hampshire

    Friendly, helpful and accommodating.

  • Dr Dxxxxx Rowlands Castle, Hampshire

    When I need help it is available (with a smile, inferred by the telephone conversation!)

  • Mr A W***** Fareham, Hampshire

    Whilst considering a security system installation, we noticed alot of properties in the area that had CIA alarm boxes installed and when we asked some local people about them, we discovered that CIA was a local well established company that had a good reputation. We’re pleased that we chose CIA as they have proven this […]

  • Paul Moody Chichester, West Sussex

    Both the system designer and the install team were excellent. I am really pleased with the end result.

  • Mr P A Forbes Portsmouth, Hampshire

    Nice young man, very polite and very helpful, also very tidy worker.

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