In regards to Ramchandra Khaparde’s Letter to the Editor, Jan. 4, (“ False alarm costs discourage police calls,” Page A6) the invoice he received from the city of Santa Clara was most likely ...

When I returned, I had an $87 invoice from the “Santa Clara False Alarm Reduction Program.” In my opinion, this is a bad idea.

The letter will also recommend appropriate actions that need to be taken to alleviate the false calls. If three false alarms happen at the same location within one year, it could lead to a fine of ...

Despite the false alarm, officials noted that passengers who see something suspicious should always speak up, even if their concern seems silly.

NEW BEDFORD – New Bedford Police responded to 3,508 residential and commercial burglar alarm calls in 2023, according to police records. More than 97% were false alarms, said Chief Paul Oliveira.

After 10 false alarms, the dollar amount increases to $100 each time. Rogers allows three false alarms in a calendar year without imposing a penalty, but sends a warning letter after the first one.