by alarm users who fail to pay accumulated fines.
Some alarm users would rather pay the false dispatch fines than take corrective action.
Any restricted response policy should include due process which includes timely notification after each dispatch, warning of impending action, notice of suspension and an appeal process. Proper documentation that includes historical dispatch data, written and verbal communication is essential.
In an effort to provide response to potential life-threatening situations and reduce potential liability, many ordinances or policies require that the department respond to any manually activated alarm signal reported, regardless of the disposition of the alarm permit or the associated response status.
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6. REQUIRING VERIFICATION:
Definition: An attempt, by the alarm company, or its representative, to contact the alarm site by telephonic or other electronic means, whether or not actual contact with a person is made before requesting law enforcement dispatch, in an attempt to avoid an unnecessary alarm dispatch request.
COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS:
Verification should be included as part of any alarm ordinance.
Individual companies that have not previously verified can achieve reductions of up to
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