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Ironically, a major public safety problem is caused by alarm systems!
According to Scottsdale Police Department, officers responded to 19,481 alarms in 2006, of
which 11,722 were false. These chargeable alarm activation’s require a time
commitment by the Police of over 7,792.4 hours annually.
Since police and fire professionals respond to all calls, these false alarms waste
precious tax dollars and divert public safety officers from “real” emergency
situations. Scottsdale Police Department reports that an average of 53.4 security,
fire and emergency medical alarm calls are responded to daily in Scottsdale.
The City of Scottsdale wants to work with you to reduce false alarms, which will mean
better utilization of tax dollars and better focus of public safety professionals efforts.
Who Should Attend? All alarm users
Why? Receive alarm information and a Certificate of Waiver
Where? 8401 E. Indian School Road (Scottsdale Police Headquarters)
When? Current Scheduled Classes
Cost? Free
For additional information contact:
Scottsdale's Alarm Coordinator at (480) 312-1987.
This page was last revised 04/03/2007