Any person who wishes to attend is encouraged to do so. Additionally, any individual or business whose alarm permit is suspended for any reason is required to attend the class within 60 days following the date of their suspension. In 1998, it is estimated that it cost taxpayers over a quarter of a million dollars for police officers to respond to alarm calls. Inadequate user training and the complexity of some alarm system controls are often cited as causes of user-initiated false alarms. A false alarm is an alarm signal that occurs when no intrusion has been attempted.
Alarm response has a cost.
They consume officer time, waste fuel, increase the risk of accidents, cause wear and tear on equipment, reduce police service to areas with a greater need for officer presence, and eventually erodes officer caution. Initial permits will expire on the last day of the month in which issued. Permit renewal cards are mailed on the 1st day of the month in which they are due for renewal. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to apply for renewal on or before the 15 th day of the month of expiration. The permit holder, to whom the permit is issued, is responsible for compliance with the regulations of the alarm ordinance.