york ny u.s. 2005 headquarters 980 avenue of the americas new york new york key people todd morris founder and ceo products home security systems video surveillance gps trackers website http www.brickhousesecurity.com brickhouse security is a new york ny based security company that sells security systems including video cameras and hidden cameras and gps trackers to law enforcement agencies businesses and individuals . the company is the parent company of gps tracking device companies securus and zoombak . 1 the company has received media coverage for a variety of security related products ranging from devices protecting airbnb owners from abusive renters 2 lost children locators 3 and trackers to protect stolen figurines from church nativity scenes . 4 as of 2015 the company reported that it provides security solutions to over 40 000 small businesses over 2 500 law enforcement agencies and over 500 000 families . 1 the company also has an office in indianapolis in . 2 contents 1 history 2 products 2.1 alarm systems 2.2 gps trackers 2.3 security cameras 2.4 hidden cameras 3 media coverage 3.1 todd morris 3.2 airbnb protection 3.3 saving jesus 3.4 duracell ad controversy 4 references 5 external links history edit brickhouse security was founded by todd morris in 2005 in response to a market need he saw for a strong company selling home security and surveillance products including computer security products tracking devices and hidden cameras . brickhouse security launched as an online reseller with just two items for sale . the company was self funded and by february 2010 had grown to 12.5 m in revenue with 35 employees . 5 in 2015 brickhouse security acquired gps device manufacturer securus known for the ezoom ecare and spotlite gps tracking devices for children elders and pets 6 as well as gps tracking provider zoombak itself acquired by securus in february 2011 . the deal consolidated the three asset tracking businesses under one brand and one tracking platform . 1 products edit the company divides its products into four categories alarm systems gps trackers security cameras and hidden cameras . alarm systems edit brickhouse markets alarm systems under the 2gig tattletale and dakota alert brands . the company also sells morza sentry home security equipment which includes remote monitoring capabilities using a control panel branded as morza go . gps trackers edit brickhouse security s gps tracking devices include personal 6 and fleet tracking devices . 7 security cameras edit brickhouse security s security cameras include versions featuring night vision dashboard mounting ip cameras for remote viewing mini cameras and professional cctv systems for businesses . hidden cameras edit brickhouse security sells hidden cameras under the camscura brand . the company also markets a camera and sensor system designed specifically for home sharing sites such as airbnb and homeaway called morza airbnb to protect owners from renters misusing the properties . the system detects motion and movement that could indicate unwanted activity . 8 media coverage edit todd morris edit the company s founder todd morris is a nationally recognized security consultant for businesses and is a contributor to the security coverage of various media outlets including abc news fox news cnn and nbc s the today show . 9 10 11 airbnb protection edit the company received coverage for its morza airbnb security system which is targeted for airbnb hosts concerned about misuse of their property by renters . 12 13 the device uses motion sensors to detect unusual motion patterns for the guests such as doors being opened too frequently or private closets being opened . 14 saving jesus edit the company received extensive media coverage for its saving jesus campaign a program it launched in 2005 to loan gps trackers to churches over the christmas holiday season in order to protect the baby jesus and other figurines in their christmas displays from theft . 15 16 17 18 19 the system uses cloud tracking to send a text or email alert to the owner if the figuring is moved . 17 the company claims that not a single figurine using the system has been stolen . 18 duracell ad controversy edit in 2008 as part of its trusted everywhere campaign series battery producer duracell announced a partnership with brickhouse security to run a television commercial 20 promoting brickhouse security s rfid child locator with long distance alert . the device came preinstalled with duracell batteries . 21 several media outlets including msnbc and consumers digest voiced concerns that the ad was unnecessarily playing on parents fears . 22 the campaign was very successful and the company sold 4 months of inventory in the 48 hours after the ad first aired . 3 references edit a b c brickhouse security acquires securus gps and zoombak brand . gpsbusinessnews.com . 2015 03 12 . retrieved 2015 05 13 . a b how to product your airbnb rental home with brickhouse security founder todd morris . holisticsurvival.com . retrieved 2015 05 15 . a b real hope or false promises . consumerreports.com . 2009 03 01 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . ryckaert vic 2014 12 19 . thieves beware baby jesus has gps . usatoday.com . retrieved 2015 05 27 . second acts the road to reinvention . bloomberg.com . 2010 02 25 . retrieved 2015 05 13 . a b manjoo farhad 2012 10 22 . home tech keeping loved ones on the grid . nytimes.com . retrieved 2015 05 13 . editor s choice brickhouse security eon gps asset tracker . geekbeat.tv . 2012 08 31 . retrieved 2015 05 13 . man known for spy gadgets is selling an airbnb party protection kit . businessinsider.com . 2014 11 18 . retrieved 2015 05 13 . the spy tech that might have kept el chapo invisible for so long . abcnews.go.com . 2014 02 27 . retrieved 2015 05 13 . todd morris founder brickhouse security . youtube.com . 2012 04 06 . retrieved 2015 05 13 . spying on your family surveillance tools to detect bad behavior brickhouse security s todd morris discusses devices to help keep track of your children . nbcuniversalarchives.com . 2008 03 04 . retrieved 2015 06 04 . finally a home security system tailor made for airbnb hosts . observer.com . 2014 11 25 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . man known for spy gadgets is selling an airbnb party protection kit . businessinsider.com . 2014 11 18 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . there s now a home security system specifically for airbnb rentals . observer.com . 2014 11 21 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . holy location services baby jesus statue outfitted with gps . nypost.com . 2014 12 18 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . churches resort to using gps in case baby jesus is stolen . cnet.com . 2013 12 21 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . a b churches using gps to keep track of baby jesus . myfoxdc.com . 2013 12 20 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . a b greig alex 2013 12 22 . churches are given gps trackers to stop thieves stealing baby jesus from nativity scenes . london dailymail.co.uk . retrieved 2015 05 27 . gps hidden cameras watch over baby jesus . nbcnews.com . 2008 12 12 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . duracell child safety ad brickhouse child locator . youtube.com . 2008 06 24 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . new trusted everywhere duracell commercial focuses on child safety . duracell.com . 2008 07 22 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . duracell s new ad oh no your kid just got stolen . consumerist.com . 2008 08 21 . retrieved 2015 05 27 . external links edit official website retrieved from https en.wikipedia.org w index.php title brickhouse security & oldid 737569677 categories security companies of the united statescompanies based in new york citysecurity consulting firms2005 establishments in new yorkcompanies established in 2005 navigation menu personal tools not logged intalkcontributionscreate accountlog in namespaces article talk variants views read edit view history more search navigation main pagecontentsfeatured contentcurrent eventsrandom articledonate to wikipediawikipedia store interaction helpabout 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