A. Deliberate False Alarms: It is unlawful for any person to knowingly activate an alarm system for the purpose of summoning the police department unless such person knows or reasonably suspects that there is an actual or attempted burglary or robbery on the premises. (2013 Code § 3-3-9)
B. Fines; Notice Requirements:
1. Subject to the provisions of subsection B2 of this section, any alarm user permittee who has more than one false alarm within a twelve (12) month period at a single alarmed premises will be assessed fines according to the following schedule:
Second false alarm: Fifty dollars ($50.00).
Third false alarm: Seventy five dollars ($75.00).
Fourth false alarm: One hundred dollars ($100.00).
Each false alarm in excess of four (4): Three hundred dollars ($300.00).
2. The alarm user shall be notified, in writing, of each occurrence of a false alarm. Within fourteen (14) days of the notification, the alarm user may submit a report or meet with the chief of police for the purpose of showing cause as to whether circumstances exist to warrant voiding the false alarm record. After review of the information received, the chief of police shall issue a written finding to the alarm user as to whether the false alarm will be voided. The finding of the chief of police shall be final.
3. Any person in control of an alarmed premises accused of a violation of this subsection may settle the violation by paying the amount set forth in subsection B1 of this section to the village within fourteen (14) days of notification. In the event any assessed fines are not paid within fourteen (14) days, a complaint may be issued for the alleged violation. (2013 Code § 3-3-10)