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Read: How Do DIY, MIY Security Systems Affect Police Response to Alarm Activation?

How Do DIY, MIY Security Systems Affect Police Response to Alarm Activation?

Detective H.W. “Robbie” Robinson of the Phoenix Police Code Enforcement Unit, Alarm Inspections explains how police prioritize dispatches to potential crimes.

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: County in New York Passes False Alarm Law Requiring Permits, Implementing Fines

County in New York Passes False Alarm Law Requiring Permits, Implementing Fines

A $50 permit is required for buildings using alarm systems that are monitored by a company that calls emergency service agencies.

Read: Springfield Police Department to Use Real Time Crime Analysis and Intelligence Center

Springfield Police Department to Use Real Time Crime Analysis and Intelligence Center

Center will incorporate ShotSpotter audio surveillance as well as public and private video surveillance systems across the city.

Read: Video Surveillance: ASIS San Diego Helping Local Police Department With Body Camera Program Donation

Video Surveillance: ASIS San Diego Helping Local Police Department With Body Camera Program Donation

Group has donated a combined $6,000 since April, and money will finance about 12 cameras for CVPD.

Read: Little Rock Aims to Reduce Number of False Alarm Calls With New Program

Little Rock Aims to Reduce Number of False Alarm Calls With New Program

City has partnered with Public Safety Corporation to address the problem.

Read: Crywolf False Alarm Solutions Chosen to Run New Orleans Police Department False Alarm Program

Crywolf False Alarm Solutions Chosen to Run New Orleans Police Department False Alarm Program

Higher fines, suspended police response among changes in new program.

Read: On-Duty Police Officers in Iowa City Equipped With Body Cameras

On-Duty Police Officers in Iowa City Equipped With Body Cameras

New policy mandates that all footage be downloaded no later than the end of each officer’s shift.

Read: Unpaid False Alarm Fines Result in Delayed Police Dispatch

Unpaid False Alarm Fines Result in Delayed Police Dispatch

In Spokane, Wash., delinquent false alarms fines can result in police postponing response to some monitoring center calls.

Read: Registration Required for Bellevue (Wash.) Alarm Owners

Registration Required for Bellevue (Wash.) Alarm Owners

The program requires alarm owners to pay an annual $25 registration fee and a $100 fine for a false alarm.

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