Alarm Violations

What is a False Alarm?
A false alarm means the activation of an alarm system, which results in an arrival at the alarm site by the police department where an emergency does not exist.

Robbery, Panic and Duress Alarms
These alarms are activated by a human touch and the user is considered to be in a “life threatening” situation. Unfortunately, they are also nearly 100 % false. They cannot be cancelled due to their emergency nature. The first false alarm penalty has a $100.00 fine, the second a $150.00, the third a $250.00, the fourth a $350, and $450 for any after that during a 365-day calendar year.

Burglar Alarms
Intrusion alarms require eyewitness verification from a private guard responder that has confirmed that an attempted or actual crime has occurred at the alarm site before a police officer will be dispatched.

False Alarm Prevention class
The Salt Lake City Police Department offers a False Alarm Prevention Class. At the conclusion of class a waiver certificate towards one false alarm fine if offered in lieu of fine payment. The cost for this class is $10.00.

Questions?
If you have any further questions regarding false alarms, please contact Shanna at 799-3113.