FALSE ALARM BUREAU
OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
PHONE: 239.530.9714 or 239.793.9595
EMAIL: falsealarm@colliersheriff.net
FAX: 239.793.9168
The Sheriff’s Office responds to thousands of false alarms every year. We encourage you to use your burglary alarm system and to educate yourself on how to avoid false alarm activations.
You must register your Alarm System
If you use an alarm system, whether monitored or not monitored, it is a county requirement to register your alarm with the Sheriff’s Office. Click here to complete an Alarm Registration online or click here to open a printable document and fax it to 239.793.9168.
A registration renewal is required and will be mailed to you annually. There is no charge to register, but failure to comply with registering an alarm system may result in a fine(s).
If you have a false alarm
- Registration is required at no charge.
- Deputies may leave a warning notice that the false alarm has occurred.
- The False Alarm Bureau will send you a letter and brochure once you have a false alarm.
- There is no charge for the first two false alarms in a 180 day period.
- A citation is issued for a third and subsequent false alarms within a 180 day period.
- You will have 30 days to choose from one of these options:
- Pay the fine
- Request a hearing with the Magistrate through Code Enforcement
- Take the on-line alarm awareness program, avoid a fine and pay a $5 service
charge to the Board of Collier County Commissioners.
Take the Alarm Awareness Program on-line or print off-line and mail it in
Get information on alarm systems and their functions and learn about how you can avoid false alarms. Once the program is completed and the test is passed a certificate will be mailed to the participant. The certificate can be used towards one citation per year.
REVIEW THE COURSE
Click here to review the False Alarm awareness course
ON LINE TEST
Click here to take the False Alarm Awareness test
OFF LINE TEST
Click here to download the False Alarm Awareness test
If you experience any problems while taking the test email us at falsealarm@colliersheriff.net
If you would like to learn more about false alarm prevention, visit www.faraonline.org