Louis Freeh and False Alarms [RISKS]

[Matthew Gaylor]

Declan McCullagh <declan at well.com> wrote:
>My home has a security system. I wonder what would happen if I let,
>say, young relatives stay here and they triggered, say, five false
>alarms.
>
>Most likely outcome: A severe talking-to by the local constabulary,
>and many fines. Not, oh gosh, and back-slapping among comrade LErs.
>
>Like you said, more equal than others.
>
>It would be interesting to read up on the laws re: false alarms of
>Fairfax County.
>
>-Declan


The usual arrangement is that some jurisdictions will allow one free 
false alarm per specified time period and then start charging.  The 
costs typically range from $25-50 on average.

My home system doesn't ring into the police as I consider that akin 
to inviting vampires into your home.  My system rings my pager when 
an intrusion is detected plus I have 24-7 IR video surveillance on my 
exterior and a couple choice locations interior.

Regards,  Matt-


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