May 21, 2011
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Ken;
See updated Position Paper on Alarm Management, issued by the International Association of Chiefs of Police/ IACP. It will help to answer some of the reader questions about false alarm fines/fees paid by alarm industry, not customer; and other questions about police response.
This position, if widely exercised, could be a gateway to new business models for the traditional alarm industry.
Notable updates~~~.
~ Represents the influence of the entire IACP, not just a sub-committee.
~ Recognizes both "Policy" and "Ordinance".
~ Does not include the "Model Ordinance" developed by the alarm industry.
~ Promotes "Zero Tolerance".
~ Includes "Ceasing Response" a/k/a Verified Response.
~ Includes the option of billing the alarm industry for fines and fees, instead of the alarm user.
~ Encourages SACOP (state police associations) to promote the same position.
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Visit IACP website for full text; Full text is posted at
~~~ www.theiacp.org
~~~click ABOUT (the first link at top left of the main page), then
~~~click WHATS NEW, then
~~~ click the document dated 4/29/2011 IACP Executive Committee Adopts Officer Safety Resolutions/Position Paper on False Alarm Management Policy
~~~ then click the Position Paper ( pdf)
This is a busy site. If it has been moved, try the site SEARCH... Position Paper, Alarm
Ken, thanks again for letting Newsletter readers share with readers.
Lee Jones, Support Services Group, 949-361-3300.