Thaks Eleanor,  we have been seriously considering this.

>>> "Lahr, Eleanor M" <[log in to unmask]> 03/20 5:50 AM >>>
I don't know about producing the culprit, but holding students outside for
an hour--up to 3 hours-- while the building is thoroughly searched has
dramatically reduced our MFAs.

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Demint [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 11:33 AM
To: [log in to unmask] 
Subject: Re: False Alarm Reduction Strategies


Ed,

We have inspectors that respond on each alarm to verify the reason for the
alarm.  If the problem is inherent in the system then they take the
necessary steps to assist the customer (we even refer to frats as customers)
to get the system repaired ASAP.  We have a local ordianance for alarm
company performance so we can assure fairly prompt service.  If the alarm is
malicious then we attempt to contact the party responsible and issue a
summons.  We have issued summons to the frat in general if there was gross
negligence causing the alarm.  We have reduced the number of unwanted alarms
in this way.  We currently are dealing with one of the dorms on campus that
has had three malicious false alarms over the past six weeks.  We know that
there are residents who know who has pulled the alarm.  We are working with
campus police for the next alarm to hold all parties outside until the
entire dorm can be searched by fire crews (not just the zone indicated).  We
hope thtat the frustration of not returning immediately inside may produce
the culprit.

Tom

>>> Ed Comeau <[log in to unmask]> 03/17 4:35 AM >>>
I am looking for information on strategies people are using to reduce
unwanted/false alarms in university residence halls and Greek housing.  If
anyone has any information, I would appreciate it if they could get back to
me.

Thanks!

Ed


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