February 19, 2008

To: Brookfield Alarm Users

The below enumerated information is a brief synopsis of the contents of the Brookfield Alarm Ordinance and procedural aspects of administrating this Ordinance.

Initial/Renewal Permit Registration: (for all Alarm Systems which alert police/fire).

• Audible Alarm Shut-off: within 15 minutes.
• Car Alarms are not covered by this Ordinance.
• No Automatic Teledialer Systems into the Police Department are permitted.
• $10.00 fee required when submitting Initial Alarm Registration Form, checks made payable to the Town of Brookfield and mailed to: Brookfield Police Department-Records, 63 Silvermine Road, Brookfield, CT 06804

False Alarm Written Notices:

•Filled out and left at Alarm Site for False Alarms only.

•Each calendar year, one (1) false alarm may be voided if: Your permit is valid, and;

-The false alarm was caused by malfunctioning equipment at the alarm site.

-Within 10 days of the false alarm your Alarm Company repaired said equipment.

-A copy of the Service Report written by the Alarm Company is received by the Records Division confirming the above.

Fine Letters:

•3rd False Alarm in a Calendar Year - $25.00 Fine.

•4th - 7th False Alarms in a Calendar Year - $50.00 Fine per.

•8th or additional false alarms in a Calendar Year - $100.00 Fine per.

Suspension Letter:

•Sent to Alarm Users who have violated specified provisions of the Ordinance i.e. failure to pay fines.

•Sent by Certified Mail - User has ten (10) days to respond.

•Once suspended, a $10.00 fee is required for reinstatement as well as the reasons for the suspension being remedied.

Appeal Procedure - Fine Letters & Suspension Letters:

•Appeal Notices must be received within 10 days.

•Notice & Alarm History of Alarm User forwarded to First Selectman's Office.

•Alarm User notified by mail of Hearing Date before the Board of Selectmen.

 

Questions: Brookfield Police Record's Division 740-4100 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm)

Mailing Address: 63 Silvermine Road, Brookfield, CT 06804