In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the Mayor,
whenever he shall have knowledge of the use of any alarm device, cabinet
or attachment which is not operated or maintained in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter or which is contrary to regulations
promulgated pursuant to this chapter, may order the disconnection
of such device from the central alarm station and it shall be unlawful
to disobey such order.
The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to prescribe the manner
of communication and transmission of information between a central
alarm station and the Police Department.
None of the provisions of this chapter shall apply to an alarm
device installed in city-owned buildings, a motor vehicle or trailer
or to employees of a public utility company engaged in the business
of providing communication, services or facilities.
The failure of any person to register as required by Articles II and III or to perform or obey any provision of this chapter or to obey any order of the registering authority, the Mayor, the Common Council or the Police Department pursuant to this chapter constitutes a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $100 but up to $250 for each violation. Each day that such violation continues after the expiration of any period allowed for compliance under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
Fines, false alarm fees or other charges remaining unpaid for a period of 60 days, from the date of notice to the alarm user, agent or business shall become a lien upon the property from which the alarm resulting in a call to police headquarters originated, resulting in such fine, fee or charge, and will be collected in the same manner as real estate taxes after the provisions of § 55-5 are exhausted if initiated by the owner or lessee.
Any person who shall intentionally tamper with, destroy or compromise
any alarm or alarm device or equipment connected therewith, which
alarm or alarm device is governed by the provisions of this chapter,
shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
All information submitted in compliance with this chapter shall
be held in the strictest confidence and is deemed public record exempt.
