The False Alarm Reduction program's mission is to cut the amount of false alarm calls in the City of Tampa. A high percentage of alarm calls dispatched are false and this creates an undue burden on patrol officers responding. Officers time management is significantly hindered by these calls as they are not efficiently deployed to prevent crime while responding.
Alarm permits are NOT required to be filled with the City of Tampa for business or residential alarm systems.
What can you do to reduce false alarms?
Make sure all users, family, employees, guests, know how to operate your alarm properly.
Always close and lock every door and window before activating your alarm system.
New pets, seasonal decorations or rearranged furniture can trigger motion sensors.
Tell your monitoring company about any changes: new guests, new employees or schedule changes.
More Information
For further information about false alarms and ways to prevent them, you can visit the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and False Alarm Reduction Association web sites.