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Alarms and
the Security Alarm Ordinance
When does the new ordinance take effect?
The alarm
ordinance goes into effect on January 1, 2007; therefore, all alarm
businesses operating within the City of Appleton must obtain a
permit by that date. Alarm
businesses can obtain a permit at the City Clerks office in 2006
so they are properly registered for all of 2007.
Why are false
alarms a problem?
False alarms take
police and firefighters away from real emergencies.
In 2005, the Appleton Police Department responded to over
1000 false alarms. While legitimate alarms have helped with the
apprehension of criminals, the Appleton Police Department has NEVER
apprehended a criminal while responding to a FALSE alarm.
While most business and homeowners with alarm systems are
responsible and take steps to eliminate unnecessary police response,
in 2005 there were 19 locations with nine or more false alarms. Over
95% of all alarm activations are false.
Who is an
alarm user?
Alarm user
means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or governmental
entity whose premise has an alarm system.
What
responsibilities do alarm businesses
have to help reduce false alarms?
What
responsibilities do alarm users have
to help reduce false alarms?
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