False Alarms

• Hamilton police will no longer respond to burglar alarms without verification

  Starting Sept. 1, alarm companies in the city will have to verify there is, in fact, "a criminal offence has/is occurring.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2019
  
• Too many false alarms could mean new annual fee for Edmontonians with home security systems

  The Edmonton Police Service is looking for feedback on a proposal to levy a new $15-per-year fee against anyone registering a home security system.

  Canada

  May 16, 2019
  
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• Toronto police no longer responding to burglar alarms without verification

  The policy change, which aims to cut down on the number of false calls, took effect on Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2018
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• Halifax fire crews dealing with triple the false alarm calls due high humidity

  Halifax Fire and Emergency Services say crews have responded to nearly triple the number of false alarms as a blanket of humidity settles over the region.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2018
• Vancouver Fire and Rescue says ignoring an alarm puts more than just your life at risk

  Vancouver Fire Capt. Jonathan Gormick says he can't overstate the importance of paying attention to alarm bells.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2017
• Saskatoon Police Service proposes fee hike for false alarms

  Saskatoon Police Service looking to have the fee for officers responding to false alarms increased from $75 to $100.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2017
• Calgary home alarm calls down by 54% after bylaw changes: police

  The Calgary Police Service said the change in protocol included a revised Alarm Services Bylaw and the introduction of an annual fee for alarm system permits.

  Crime

  Dec 30, 2016
• Calgary home alarm bylaw changed after data shows 96% are false alarms

  The Calgary Police Service is revising the alarm system bylaw because officers are being called to too many false alarms.

  Consumer

  May 11, 2016