The number of false alarms from burglary alarm systems in the village
has been increasing steadily. The principal causes are defects in design,
faulty installation and careless operation by owners. The result of such alarms
is that police are diverted from their work of safeguarding the village, communication
of genuine alarms is impeded and innocent people near the premises of a false
alarm may be needlessly harassed by the police. False burglary alarms are,
therefore, a hazard to the safety and welfare of the community and are public
nuisances.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALARM OWNER
The owner or occupant of premises with an alarm system.
ALARM SYSTEM
A mechanism designed to detect and signal, audibly or silently, an
unauthorized entry into a building, an unauthorized event or an emergency.
FALSE ALARM
An alarm signal of an alarm system which is not the result of a fire,
crime or other emergency.
[Amended 9-20-2000 by L.L. No. 6-2000]
[Added 9-20-2000 by L.L. No. 6-2000]
It shall be a violation of this chapter to intentionally cause a false
alarm, and any person who intentionally does cause a false alarm shall be
subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter.
[Added 9-20-2000 by L.L. No. 6-2000]
False alarms proven to be set off by animals, acts of nature or acts of God shall not be unlawful or subject to the penalty provisions of §
53-4A.