Alarm Program

Residential & Business Alarm Permit Program

Statistics show that in the U.S. a burglary happens every 14 seconds. Statistics also show that 34% enter though the front door, 23% enter though the first floor windows, 22% enter from the back doors, 9% from the garage, 6% from unlocked entrances and storage areas, 4% from the basement and 2% from the second floor.

With proper training, installation and regular maintenance a burglar alarm system can be effective and bring a sense of security to your home. Poorly installed, used or maintained systems can cause significant problems. Therefore, it is important for you to know what you are buying and installing.

Do not buy out of fear! Below are some very important questions to ask your sales representative and a place to record the answers for later comparison.

Palatine Alarm Ordinance

Palatine has a security alarm ordinance very similar to other municipalities to govern the operation of security alarms within the Village. The ordinance is designed to curb unnecessary police response to excessive false alarm activations. False alarms can not only erode the overall security of your home or business and possibly cause police officers to be called away from other needed police services, but can also become an undue disturbance to your neighbors.

Our alarm ordinance states that the Palatine Police Department will maintain a voluntary registry. If you would like to register your alarm system with the Village of Palatine, please fill out the form here.

False Alarms

If the Police Department responds to your home or business for a false alarm three or more times within a six month period, a fee of $50 will be charged to the alarm system owner by the Village. For the sixth or subsequent false alarms, a fee of $100 will be charged.