False Alarms
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The Thousand Oaks Police Department responds to approximately 2,900 alarm calls per year and 99.6% of these are false alarms. When alarm systems are of inferior quality or are not maintained or used properly, they are a threat to community safety and the safety of its police officers.
All alarm users are encouraged to register their alarm system annually for each property that utilizes a Police alarm system. Unregistered systems are subject to higher false alarm incident response fees.
The of Thousand Oaks partners with Crywolf to administer its false alarm program.
False Alarm FAQ
The fee is $25.00 per calendar year for each permit registration. Permits expire on December 31 of each year.
Number of Alarms in Calendar Year | Fine with a Permit |
1st Alarm Call | $0 |
2nd Alarm Call | $0 |
3rd Alarm Call | $200 |
4th Alarm Call | $300 |
5th Alarm Call | $600 |
Any additional alarm calls | $600 each |
Number of Alarms in Calendar Year | Fine without a Permit |
1st Alarm Call | $50 |
2nd Alarm Call | $50 |
3rd Alarm Call | $250 |
4th Alarm Call | $350 |
5th Alarm Call | $650 |
Any additional alarm calls | $650 each |
If fees are not paid within 30 calendar days, a 10% penalty will accrue. Each month thereafter, a 1% penalty will accrue to all fines and penalties that remain unpaid.
Any unpaid invoice will be forwarded to a third-party collection agency after 90 days.