Resources

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Model Fire Ordinance Quick response to fire saves lives and property. Read more... Project in the news

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For General Public

5 quick tips for proper alarm use Be aware of unlicensed door to door sales people Important resources and links Is your city considering non-response to alarms (also known as Verified Response) - check out this website: http://pleaserespond.org/ Selling a house with an alarm system? Tips for alarm users

LAW ENFORCEMENT VIDEO and ECV INFORMATION

NEW 2019 Law Enforcement Video - Alarm Model Ordinance. This ~6 minute minute contains comments from multiple agencies on the effectiveness of the IACP & NSA endorsed Model Alarm Ordinance jointly developed by law enfocement and the security industry.	VIDEO (Low Speed Connection)	VIDEO (Cable or DSL Connection)
IACP Article - Enhanced Call Verification (ECV) This September 2004 IACP article from Police Chief Magazine describes the newest and most successful alarm industry program to reduce false alarms.	PDF File
ECV - Executive Overview - Enhanced Call Verification (ECV) This four page document explains the benefits of employing ECV or multiple call verification.	PDF File
Florida Adopts ECV into State Law This press release announces state wide deployment of ECV in June 2006	Word File
Study: 96% of Police See Value in Burglar Alarms This press release announces findings of a 2006 survey of police departments supporting alarm use and recognizing industry effort to reduce alarm dispatches.	Word File