Become thoroughly familiar with the operation of your system. Advise your neighbors and local family members that you have installed the system and ask if they would be contacts for the police when you are not home. This gives the police information on who to call if there is a problem with your alarm. Keyholder should have the ability to gain access to the premises and to reset the alarm. False Alarms False alarms have become a major problem for police departments throughout the country.
False alarms are very common.
The Allendale Police respond to over 1000 alarm activations every year, which has become a drain on police resources. For this reason, the Borough of Allendale requires that all alarm systems be registered annually with the Allendale Police Department. Each registered alarm is allowed three false alarm activations per year. Review alarms ordinance . Contact the Allendale Police.