<p>False alarms from burglar alarm systems are one of the most costly calls a police department can respond to. Not only is it expensive to call an officer away from what they are doing, it takes time for them to get there and discuss things with the owner or analyze the situation to find out if an intrusion has actually taken place. The most expensive part is actually taking a police officer away from other more important needs, such as those that are life threatening. Because of this many cities have implemented burglar alarm policies to protect citizens who could need the services of the police department as well as reduce the high cost of sending the police out on a false alarm.</p>
