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Halton Police Changes Alarm Response Policies

6.18.23 – Local Journalism Initiative Halton Police in Ontario, following the lead of other agencies in the region, has announced significant revisions to its alarm program administration. These updates took effect on June 15th and brought several changes for...

False alarm? New fees and processes now in place, say Halton police

A Halton Regional Police Officer.Mansoor Tanweer/HaltonHillsToday 6.8.23 – Burlington Today HRPS now responds to all activated alarms – and will charge $175 for those deemed to be false. NEWS RELEASEHALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE*************************In line...

New policy: Cops will only respond to verified intrusion alarms

5.23.23 – baytoday.ca – North Bay ‘Going forward, the North Bay Police Service will only respond to intrusion alarms after the property owner or business has been able to verify that the alarm requires a police response’ Effective June 1,...

FARA 2023 Award Winners

Four deserving individuals received FARA’s highest awards at last weeks Symposium from President Alberto Hook. Tess Boehm Tess has been employed in public safety for many years and knows how to get things done. With respect to the false alarm side of things, she...

City Council approves addition of new HPD officer

4.30.23 -Mississippi Valley Publishing  Wilson also reported plans to establish an excessive alarm ordinance; officers will respond to three alarm calls per year per business without issuing fines to these companies, but they will be fined $100 per call thereafter....