Oakford Park

When alarms occur, real or false, a police response is required. False alarms create an undue burden on our Patrol Officers.

Here are some causes and remedies worth reviewing.

Residential:

Incorrect key pad procedures

Failure to train other authorized users such as sitters, relatives, children, and houseguests

Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm

Commercial:

Incorrect key pad codes

Failure to train other authorized users such as employees, custodial workers and delivery personnel

Failure to notify your monitoring facility of unscheduled openings or closings at

businesses using a set schedule

Failure to update authorized personnel list with your monitoring facility

Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm equipment

Improper application or installation of interior motion sensors

Improper application or installation of outdoor beams

Improper charging or checking of batteries

Faulty equipment such as panels, detectors and keypads

Corrective action:

Ensure authorized users are familiar with you alarm system's operation.

Secure all doors and windows prior to arming your alarm.

Be aware of changes in the environment including new animals, design changes,

seasonal decoration and plants that might have an impact on your alarm.

Notify your monitoring facility of any changes such as houseguests, name changes, new employees and employee terminations.

The Alarm User Registration Form (PDF) is used to register your security alarm with the Tampa Police Department. You may complete this form and mail it to:

Banking & Debt Management

When alarms occur, real or false, a police response is required. False alarms create an undue burden on our Patrol Officers.

Here are some causes and remedies worth reviewing.

Residential:

Incorrect key pad procedures

Failure to train other authorized users such as sitters, relatives, children, and houseguests

Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm

Commercial:

Incorrect key pad codes

Failure to train other authorized users such as employees, custodial workers and delivery personnel

Failure to notify your monitoring facility of unscheduled openings or closings at

businesses using a set schedule

Failure to update authorized personnel list with your monitoring facility

Failure to secure doors and windows before arming your alarm equipment

Improper application or installation of interior motion sensors

Improper application or installation of outdoor beams

Improper charging or checking of batteries

Faulty equipment such as panels, detectors and keypads

Corrective action:

Ensure authorized users are familiar with you alarm system's operation.

Secure all doors and windows prior to arming your alarm.

Be aware of changes in the environment including new animals, design changes,

seasonal decoration and plants that might have an impact on your alarm.

Notify your monitoring facility of any changes such as houseguests, name changes, new employees and employee terminations.

The Alarm User Registration Form (PDF) is used to register your security alarm with the Tampa Police Department. You may complete this form and mail it to:

Banking & Debt Management

City of Tampa Revenue & Finance

315 East Kennedy Boulevard

Tampa FL 33602

For any additional information please call (813) 274-8921.