False Alarm Fees
It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the alarm system is in proper working order at all times. False alarms are a substantial drain on police services and are subject to fines according to the following schedule:
(Per Permit Year/Calendar Year)
- 1st - 3rd False Alarms: No Charge
- 4th False Alarm: $50
- 5th False Alarm: $75
- 6th+ False Alarm(s): $100/each
APPEALING A FALSE ALARM RESPONSE CHARGE
*Submit a written request/statement as to why you believe the charge and/or occurrence should be waived or removed from your account, along with any supporting documentation (police reports, alarm company documentation, etc.)
*Submit via email using the Contact Us page or email us directly hanfordca@citysupport.org
*Be sure to include your name, Permit #, alarm location address, incident date(s) in question, and reason for appeal.
*Be sure to include/attach any supporting documentation (alarm company call log, alarm repair receipts, etc.)
*Appeals must be submitted within Fifteen (15) calendar days of the original notice date.