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.
January 26, 2012
After building its membership and working on alarm ordinances throughout the state, the Arizona Alarm Association (AzAA) took home the sought-after "Chapter of the Year" honor at the recent Electronic Security Association (ESA) Leadership Summit.
December 12, 2011
After battling with the Arizona Alarm Association (AzAA) for almost a year, the Avondale (Ariz.) city council has amended an ordinance that would have held alarm companies responsible for all false alarm fees.
February 17, 2011
A bill pending in the Arizona legislature would allow installing security contractors to operate with a single statewide license, reversing the current policy that requires alarm companies to be licensed in individual cities ...
January 28, 2010
— Electronic Security Association (ESA) members from across the nation enthusiastically supported the 2010 ESA Leadership Summit in ...
November 19, 2008
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) welcomes the Arizona Alarm Association (AzAA) as a ...
May 25, 2004
The city of Tucson, Ariz., is increasing the fees property owners will need to pay for excessive false alarm
May 30, 2003
Police are proposing to have in writing that alarm companies must first verify alarms that trip more than once before they respond. They would dispatch alarms calls that trip once to field officers.
May 9, 2003
Tucson Police says it will first require other means of verification for burglar alarms before dispatching police as of July 1.
March 31, 2003
The Arizona Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (ABFAA) will be holding a special membership meeting April 10 to discuss the Tucson Police Department implementing its own verified response policy, scheduled to go into effect July 1, says Captain John Levit.
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