Resolution 2007-4, Adopts Model Alarm Ordinance.

WHEREAS, the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) recognizes that homeland security and community oriented policing continue to put new demands on law enforcement resources, and;

WHEREAS, results from studies initiated by law enforcement and the alarm industry indicate that enacting effective alarm ordinances significantly reduces false dispatches, thereby freeing up law enforcement resources that can be redirected to homeland security, community oriented policing, and crime reduction.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florida Police Chiefs Association urges all Police Chiefs to utilize the FPCA Model Alarm Ordinance in developing and / or revising their current Alarm Ordinance and Alarm Management Program.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of April, 2007 by the Board of Directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association.