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Washoe County Alarm Ordinance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WASHOE COUNTY ALARM ORDINANCE
Are false alarms a problem?
Nationwide, approximately 98% of the activated alarms are false. In Washoe County, of the last 2,700 alarms where deputies responded, 7 were legitimate burglaries in progress. Each false alarm takes a minimum of 2 units off patrol.
Why did the County revise the false alarm ordinance?
Reducing false alarms allows us to be significantly more effective and efficient with resources including taxpayer dollars. Many other jurisdictions in Nevada have also adopted false alarm ordinances.
What does the County hope to accomplish by enforcing the ordinance?
An effective alarm ordinance will help maintain the crime deterrent of using burglar alarms, reduce costs incurred by false alarm response and continue the level of deputy response that citizens expect.
Who is required to have an alarm permit?
Anyone operating a business or residential alarm system is required to obtain a permit for each alarm site having a distinct address.
Where can I read or obtain a copy of the ordinance?
The alarm ordinance is posted online at www.washoecounty.us/clerks/files/Ordinances/1450.pdf. The ordinance became effective May 16, 2012.
What is the current status of the Washoe County alarm permiting system?
Effective September 8, 2024, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office concluded its contract with CryWolf Alarm Solutions. Currently, no replacement vendor has been selected, and alarm monitoring permits are not required at this time.