False Alarm Reduction Program

About

In July of 2007, the City of Frederick adopted a false alarm ordinance in an effort to reduce the number of false alarm dispatch requests. Each year, the Frederick Police Department responds to thousands of false alarm calls for service. 

Goals

The goals of the ordinance are to maximize police resources by educating the community on ways to prevent false alarms and to encourage alarm users to maintain the operational reliability and proper use of alarm systems. The ordinance includes initial registration requirements, annual renewal requirements, and penalties for false alarms.

Resources

Please visit Fara Online for a wide variety of free resources that are available to alarm users/operators. Please use these resources to learn how you can be part of the solution to reduce false alarms in our community. For questions or concerns about the False Alarm Reduction Program, please email Meredith Wivell or call 301-600-2139.

Register Your Alarm System

• False Alarm Brochure (PDF)
• False Alarm Ordinance (PDF)
• Register your Business (PDF)
• Register your Business (Commercial Online Form)
• Register your Home (Residential Online Form)
• Register your Home (PDF)

Helpful Resources

• Alarm System Consumer Guide (PDF)
• Appropriate Use of Duress Hold Up and Panic Alarms (PDF)
• Consumer Protection After You Buy (PDF)
• Consumer Protection Before You Buy (PDF)
• Consumer Security System Operation Reminders (PDF)
• False Alarm Problem Solved (PDF)
• How to Protect Yourself from Fraud (PDF)
• If You Give Them a Key (PDF)
• Maintaining Contact With Your Alarm Company (PDF)
• Maximizing Your Alarm Systems Effectiveness (PDF)
• Operation ID (PDF)
• Residential Security (PDF)
• Whats an Alarm User to Do (PDF)

Mail

If you choose not to register online, mail to:
Frederick Police Department
c/o False Alarm Reduction Coordinator
100 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Fax: 301-600-2082