For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
ALARM SYSTEM: An assembly of equipment and devices or a single device, such as a solid state unit arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention, and to which the police department is expected to respond.
ALARM USER: Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other organization of any kind in control of any building, structure, or facility where an alarm system is maintained or activated within the municipality, except for alarm systems on motor vehicles. Also included are those systems which employ an audible signal emitting sounds, or a flashing light or beacon designed to alert or signal persons outside the premises of an alarm activation.
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION DEVICE: An electrically operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which automatically sends over regular telephone lines, by direct connection or otherwise, a prerecorded voice alarm on receipt of a stimulus from the sensory apparatus that has detected a physical force or condition inherently characteristic of an unauthorized intrusion. Also included are devices which are stimulated by direct action by the alarm user or his employees.
DIRECT LINE: A telephone line leading directly into the communications center of the police department that is for use only to report emergency messages and signals on a person to person basis.
FALSE ALARM: Any type of alarm signal necessitating a response by the police, or other municipal department, where an emergency situation does not in fact exist.
LOCAL ALARMS: A signaling system which, when activated, causes an audible or visual signaling device to be activated in or on the premises within which the system is installed.
PERSON: Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or society, but such term does not include the village of Monee.
POLICE CHIEF: The chief of the police department of the village, or his authorized representative.
PUBLIC TRUNK LINE: A telephone line leading into the communications center of the police department that is for the purpose of handling emergency and administrative calls on a person to person basis. (Ord. 720, 1-9-1991)