Although an alarm system is important as a deterrent to unlawful entry, continued malfunctioning or employee error compromise the effectiveness of the system. Frequent response by the police to these alarms is not only expensive, but also creates a risk of injury to the responding officer and others and a risk of damage to property. Based upon these considerations, the purpose of this chapter is to impose more drastic controls on alarm subscribers and users. (Ord. 84-17. Passed 4-17-84.)