"The town will require homeowners with security alarms to pay for $95 annual permits, in an effort to crack down on false alarms and conserve Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department resources. Police data shows officers responded to more than 910 false alarms last fiscal year out of 1,375 alarm activations, about 40% of which came from homes. The Town Council unanimously approved the decision earlier this month, with the policy taking effect in January."
"The town can fine property owners $175 for two or more false alarms within six months in a calendar year, under the new policy. Police can give a home a "do not respond" designation if a property owner has more than five false alarms in a calendar year. Residents can appeal the decision to have the status removed. Property owners will also be fined $190 if police respond to a home alarm and they don't have a permit."
Los Gatos will require homeowners with security alarms to obtain $95 annual permits beginning in January to reduce false alarms and conserve Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department resources. Police responded to more than 910 false alarms out of 1,375 activations last fiscal year, with about 40% originating from homes. The new policy allows fines of $175 for two or more false alarms within six months and $190 for unpermitted alarms. Police can designate repeat-offender homes as "do not respond" after more than five false alarms per year, with residents able to appeal. The Town Council approved the measure unanimously.
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