False Dispatches

Read: False Alarm Fees to Increase in Central California City

False Alarm Fees to Increase in Central California City

The city council in Lodi, Calif., voted to raise fees and fines for nuisance alarm offenders.

Read: Police in Kent., Wash., Will No Longer Respond to Nonverified Business Alarms

Police in Kent., Wash., Will No Longer Respond to Nonverified Business Alarms

The new verified alarm-response policy will become effective June 1.

Read: The Truth Behind False Dispatch Rate

The Truth Behind False Dispatch Rate

The current method of calculating false dispatch rate is inaccurate.

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: 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: Lafayette (Ind.) Using Software Vendor to Collect False Alarm Fines

Lafayette (Ind.) Using Software Vendor to Collect False Alarm Fines

The police department has implemented the CryWolf software platform to administer false alarm ordinance violations.

Read: North Carolina County Takes Action to Cut Down on False Alarms

North Carolina County Takes Action to Cut Down on False Alarms

Effective Sept. 1, the Swain County Sheriff’s Office will issue citations and fines to alarm owners with faulty security systems.

Read: Deaf Woman Has False Alarms Fines Voided

Deaf Woman Has False Alarms Fines Voided

An ADT customer with a hearing impairment was slapped with false alarms fines totaling $348 after she was unable to communicate with monitoring center dispatchers.

Read: False Alarm Fines Suspended in Minnesota City During Rash of Burglaries

False Alarm Fines Suspended in Minnesota City During Rash of Burglaries

Business owners in Rochester, Minn., are asked to contact their alarm company to request the first alarm notification call go directly to police dispatch.

Read: Lafayette (Ind.) Sends Warning Letters to False Alarm Offenders

Lafayette (Ind.) Sends Warning Letters to False Alarm Offenders

Businesses and homeowners are being reminded of a false alarm ordinance that comes with a fine.

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