Alarm Registration
The Town of Spencer has adopted a False Alarm By-Law, the purpose of which is to reduce the number of false alarm dispatch requests.
Alarms regulated by this By-Law shall include those installed within a home or business that produce an audible signal on the exterior or are monitored by an alarm company for the purpose of reporting a burglary, fire, or holdup.
Alarm sites must register with the Spencer Police Department and pay a one-time $25.00 registration fee. A completed application form, along with the registration fee, shall be forwarded by mail to the Spencer Police Department at 9 Dewey Street, Spencer, MA 01562.
The registration process shall commence immediately; however, alarm sites shall not be subject to a fine for a false alarm dispatch until July 1st of 2001.
| False Alarms | Action Taken | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warning | None |
| 2 | Warning | None |
| 3 | 3rd Offense | $50.00 |
| 4 | 4th Offense | $75.00 |
| 5 | 5th Offense | $100.00 |
Any person operating an alarm system without a permit shall be subject to an additional fine of $100.00 for each false alarm dispatch.
An alarm caused by a criminal offense, fire, or solely from a power outage or extreme weather condition shall not be counted as a false alarm.
The use of automatic dialers is prohibited.
The Town shall not serve as an alarm monitoring company.
The tabulation of false alarms shall commence anew each July.