False burglar alarms face stiffer fines in Novato

The cash-strapped city of Novato has increased its fines for false burglar alarms at businesses and residences under a new ordinance designed to defray the cost of the police department and to provide an incentive for problem burglar alarm systems to be fixed.

Council mulls outsourcing burglar alarm program

Photo by: File Photo In an effort to reduce the number of false alarms in the city limits that divert police resources away from more pressing public safety issues, the Morgan Hill Police Department has proposed hiring a private contractor to administer the city's alarm ordinance. At Wednesday's meeting, the city council will consider the proposal to hire Public Safety Corporation to provide the ...

Morgan Hill City Council mulls outsourcing burglar alarm program

In an effort to reduce the number of false alarms in the city limits that divert police resources away from more pressing public safety issues, the Morgan Hill Police Department has proposed hiring a private contractor to administer the city's alarm ordinance. At Wednesday's meeting, the city council will consider the proposal to hire Public Safety Corporation to provide the services. About a ...

Burglars crash through local business

A burglar drives a van through a tobacco store in Little Rock. His speedy actions knocked the front door six feet off its hinges and damaged the burglar alarm and...

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