Nuisance Alarms

Read: False Alarms Trend Downward in Bend (Ore.) After Police Step Up Reduction Efforts

False Alarms Trend Downward in Bend (Ore.) After Police Step Up Reduction Efforts

The police department is continuing to send warning letters to repeat offenders and has also started fining homeowners and businesses.

Read: Intrusion Alarms Will Have to Be Registered in Lyon County, Nev.

Intrusion Alarms Will Have to Be Registered in Lyon County, Nev.

The Board of Commissioners took action to revise an existing alarm code to combat nuisance alarms that cause false dispatches.

Read: Fines Add Teeth to False Alarm Ordinance in Fort Mill, S.C.

Fines Add Teeth to False Alarm Ordinance in Fort Mill, S.C.

A keyholder for a property triggering a false alarm must be on-site within 30 minutes of notification from firefighters or law enforcement or face a $100 charge.

Read: False Alarm: Goats Cut Cheese on Freighter Plane, Cause Emergency Landing

False Alarm: Goats Cut Cheese on Freighter Plane, Cause Emergency Landing

Flatulence from more than 2,000 goats triggered smoke alarms in the cargo hold, forcing pilots to divert the flight.

Read: Kansas Community to Begin False Alarm Fine Program

Kansas Community to Begin False Alarm Fine Program

Residents and business owners will be required to register alarm systems and face fines for repeated nuisance alarms.

Read: Georgia Municipality Passes Alarm Ordinance to Curb False Dispatches

Georgia Municipality Passes Alarm Ordinance to Curb False Dispatches

Warner Robins, Ga., with a population of about 72,500, will fine homeowners and business for nuisance alarms.

Read: False Alarms Fines in New Orleans Are Going Up

False Alarms Fines in New Orleans Are Going Up

Despite objections from local alarm companies, the City Council passed a new ordinance intended to curb false dispatches.

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