Does AlarmBRIDGE charge for false alarms?
AlarmBRIDGE does not charge a fee for false alarms. However in this time of tight budgets for police and fire departments, many jurisdictions have instituted fees associated with alarm systems. These charges range from a nominal “registration fee” to an “alarm response fee” or a combination of the two. Some jurisdictions invoice the alarm company, which then passes on the cost to the individual subscriber. Others invoice the subscriber directly. Many have no fees whatsoever associated with an alarm system. Check with your local police and fire departments to find out the regulations in your area. OPTION: Many alarm users, in an attempt to limit costs and assist the authorities by reducing the demand on their services, opt to contract for private “guard” response. This service is usually considerably less expensive than the response fee charged by municipal authorities. Of course, should the guard service discover evidence of a break-in or attempted break-in, police are contacted immedi
