Reducing False Alarms

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Security Speaking: FARA Board Member Deborah Hansen Talks Video Alarm Response

May 8, 2012

Welcome back to SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION's "Security Speaking" podcast! Here, Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine talks to Deborah Hansen, false alarm reduction coordinator for the city of Naperville (Ill.) Police Department at the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) Symposium in Albuquerque, N.M.

Tucson False Alarm Ordinance Causes Controversy Within Industry

March 8, 2012

The Tucson City Council approved a revised alarm ordinance that requires alarm owners to pay an annual $20 permit fee.The ordinance had full support from the Arizona Alarm Association (AzAA); however, three local alarm companies strongly opposed it, stating that the measure could likely put small alarm companies out of business.

AICC: House Approves Bill That Could Increase False Alarm Dispatches

December 15, 2011

The House of Representatives approved a bill this week that would allow unscreened emergency calls from alarm systems to go directly to public service answering points (PSAPs).

Albemarle County (Va.) Seeks to Cut False Alarms With New Ordinance

November 3, 2011

Albemarle County police reported that of the 6,100 alarm calls they responded to in the past three years, only 100 were real emergencies.

Utah Alarm Association Offers 7 Ways to Reduce False Alarms

October 3, 2011

The Utah Alarm Association (UAA) shows seven steps that alarm customers can do to reduce false alarms. The Utah Alarm Association is the local chapter of the nationwide Electronic Security Association (ESA). The UAA is committed to helping reduce false alarms by educating consumers, working with alarm installing companies, and local police departments.

AIREF Donates $25K for SIAC's Alarm Management Video

September 15, 2011

The Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) donated $25,000 for a video that shows the cooperation and support between law enforcement and the security industry.

SIAC, Law Enforcement Officials Talk Alarm Management Best Practices

September 14, 2011

Law enforcement officials discuss the effectiveness of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) alarm management programs.

San Jose PD Will Stop Responding to Burglar Alarms

August 19, 2011

After having to layoff 165 officers last June, the San Jose Police Department is scaling back certain services, including responding to burglar alarms.

Fairhope (Ala.) Repeals Alarm Ordinance, Raises Violation Fees to $200

July 27, 2011

The Fairhope (Ala.) City Council approved an alarm ordinance, which increases fines for false alarms and requires businesses and residents to register their systems.

New DMP Question Feature Helps End Users Cancel False Alarms

July 20, 2011

A new false alarm question feature developed by Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) for its alarm panels will help users quickly cancel false alarms, the company announced this week.

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Alarm Response Program Could Cut Houston PSAP’s Costs by $2M

July 7, 2011

A new dispatch system called Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) may help public safety answering point (PSAP) Houston Emergency Center (HEC) save up to $2 million annually.

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