False Alarm Ordinances

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Neb. City Implements Ordinance to Reduce False Fire Alarms

May 7, 2013

The Lincoln (Neb.) city council approved an ordinance that penalizes business owners and residents for false fire alarms.

Contractor to Help Dunwoody (Ga.) to Manage False Alarms

May 2, 2013

As part of a new ordinance to reduce false alarms here, city council members Monday awarded a contract to Cry Wolf False Alarm Solutions to administer a new alarm management program.

Alarm Management Program Helps Santa Fe (N.M.) Collect $500K in Fines

April 17, 2013

Since implementing a fee-based program to curb false alarms in 2010, this city has collected nearly $500,000 in false alarm fines and registration fees.

False Alarms Cost City of Greenwood (Ind.) $100K Annually

April 4, 2013

The city council here has approved an ordinance to help combat false alarms. Since 1998, Greenwood Police Department officers have responded to more than 34,000 false alarms, with only 168 being actual alarms.

Are You Ready to Eat False Alarm Fines?

March 25, 2013

In this blog, Ken Kirschenbaum shares his thoughts on the city of Flint's (Mich.) decision to charge alarm companies for false alarms.

Security Alarms Go Unanswered in Texas City

March 21, 2013

Some Fort Worth, Texas alarm owners are learning that without a permit, police officers will not respond to alarm calls.

Pittsfield (Ill.) Seeks to Impose False Fire Alarm Ordinance

March 14, 2013

The Pittsfield city council has approved the first reading for a false fire alarm ordinance.

Louisville Files Lawsuits to Collect $400K in False Alarm Fines

December 4, 2012

Officials here have filed 37 lawsuits against businesses and organizations that have failed to pay thousands of dollars in false alarm fines.

Flint (Mich.) Now Billing Security Companies for False Alarms

November 13, 2012

With the reduction of its police and fire department forces, the city of Flint began charging alarm companies for false alarms in July. During that month, security companies were billed more than $31,000 for false alarms.

Lowell (Mass.) to Impose Stricter Alarm Ordinance, Hires Contractor to Collect Fines

October 11, 2012

City officials here have approved a stricter false alarm ordinance after police responded to 4,014 alarm calls in 2011 — 99% of which were false. The false alarms cost the city more than $435,000 last year, reports The Lowell Sun.

Jackson (Tenn.) Strives to Reduce False Alarms

August 9, 2012

In an 8-1 vote, the city council here approved the first reading for a false alarm ordinance, reports the Jackson Sun.

Industry, Police Join to Improve Sacramento Alarm Ordinance

July 26, 2012

Joint efforts by the California Alarm Association (CAA) and the police department here have resulted in improving the city’s alarm ordinance, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) announces.

Reading (Pa.) Hires Contractor to Manage False Alarms

July 25, 2012

To reduce the amount of time it spends answering false alarm calls, the Reading Police Department (RPD) has contracted with a private company to administer a new alarm management program.

Ordinance Cuts 60% of False Dispatches in L.A.

July 4, 2012

Since implementing an alarm ordinance eight years ago, false alarms have decreased by nearly 60% in the city of Los Angeles, reports LA Daily News.

Amherst (Mass.) Fire Dept. Wants to Charge for False Alarms

June 27, 2012

The fire department chief here has proposed a false fire alarm ordinance in an effort to bring in additional revenue through fines and improve safety and efficiency during response calls.

Okla. Fire Department Credits Ordinance for False Alarm Reduction

May 24, 2012

Since implementing an ordinance two years ago aimed at stemming a rise in false fire alarms, the Muskogee Fire Department (MFD) has seen a significant drop in dispatches to unwanted alarms, reports MuskogeePhoenix.com.

Fees Helping Reduce False Dispatches in Wilmington (N.C.)

May 16, 2012

False alarm fees are being credited by city officials here for a reduction in the number of 911 calls that turn out to be non-emergencies, according to a news report.

Holland Township (Mich.) to Fine Offenders for False Fire Alarms

April 24, 2012

The Board of Trustees here approved a false fire alarm ordinance that will require repeat offenders to pay $750 for each false alarm.

SIAC Database Provides Dealers With New Ordinance Activity

March 20, 2012

To keep electronic security dealers up-to-date on alarm ordinances in their states, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) will allow alarm companies access to a secure database on its Web site.

Baton Rouge PD Proposes Increase for False Alarm Fines

March 14, 2012

After reportedly responding to 21,677 false alarms last year, the Baton Rouge Police Department has proposed amending the city's alarm ordinance to allow for increased fines.

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