False Alarms Program - Workshops
What is the false alarms user's workshop?
The Seattle Police Department offers all residents and business owners the opportunity to attend a free alarm user’s workshop. This workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers the following topics:
• The burden of false alarms
• The reality of alarm ownership
• An overview of the ordinance
• Securing your home or business
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE WORKSHOP?
Attending the SPD False Alarm User Workshop is one of the way a resident or business owner who has had a False Alarm reported on their property is eligible to receive a “one-time” waiver.
Additionally, if you are thinking of buying or installing an alarm system on your home or business, you may find the Workshop helpful BEFORE you put it into operation to avoid possible False Alarms.
WHEN ARE THE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED?
The False Alarm User Workshops are presently scheduled monthly, on
Tuesday evenings and begin promptly at 7:00 pm on the following dates for 2011:
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 22
December 27
WHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS GIVEN?
Regularly scheduled workshops are held at Seattle Police Headquarters at 610 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle (at the corner of 5th Avenue and Cherry Street). Workshops begin promptly at 7:00 pm and street parking is limited. Please allow ample time to find parking and arrive before 7:00 pm.
WHAT IF I'D LIKE TO HAVE A GROUP OF PEOPLE ATTEND THE WORKSHOP?
Workshops can be brought out to off site locations upon request. Off site workshops require at least 10 attendees and can be arranged for groups such as; all employees of a single business, a group of businesses in a shopping center, a community group or a chamber of commerce. Off site classes can be tailored to the specific needs of the group.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE FALSE ALARM USER'S WORKSHOP?
For additional information or to register for a Workshop please call (206) 684-7713 or e-mail false.alarms@seattle.gov.
