Our History

Commercial Instruments & Alarms, Inc. was established in 1979 by its President and Founder, John Lombardi. His background in security includes over 30 years of experience in designing, installing, servicing and maintaining fire, intrusion and video surveillance systems. He currently sits on a National Fire Protection Association technical committee designing codes and standards for premise security. CIA has developed a reputation in the Hudson Valley for developing and providing cost-effective, reliable, and trouble-free security systems. Our company prides itself on being on the cutting-edge of technology with Internet alarm monitoring, remote access control system management, and remote video surveillance.