False alarm calls take major dip from previous years - Truro Daily News

False alarm calls take major dip from previous years Truro Daily News One statistic that saw a major decrease over recent years, however, relates to false alarm responses to local businesses. In 2009 for instance, the RCMP responded to slightly more than 900 false alarm calls and 722 the following year. and more »

Exploding the 98% Myth About Burglar Alarms - MarketWatch (press release)

Exploding the 98% Myth About Burglar Alarms MarketWatch (press release) FRISCO, Texas, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Is it true or just an urban myth that 98% of all burglar alarms reported to the police are false? The claim has been around for decades, but the statistic is misleading because it takes into ... and more »

DQ robbery a false alarm - Austin Herald

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DQ robbery a false alarm Austin Herald The call was a false alarm. Police dispatch received a call Thursday evening from a woman only answering yes and no to dispatch's questions, and when asked if it was a robbery, she said, “yes,” according to Police Lt. Rene Phan.

Exploding the 98% Myth About Burglar Alarms - PR Newswire (press release)

Exploding the 98% Myth About Burglar Alarms PR Newswire (press release) FRISCO, Texas, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Is it true or just an urban myth that 98% of all burglar alarms reported to the police are false? The claim has been around for decades, but the statistic is misleading because it takes into account only a ... An 'alarming' problem: Bogus calls for help endanger public, cost millionsKHOU all 2 news articles »

Fugitive Search Resumes After False Alarm Wednesday in Springfield - OzarksFirst.com

Fugitive Search Resumes After False Alarm Wednesday in Springfield OzarksFirst.com (Springfield, MO) -- Day three in the search for Greene County fugitive Matthew Allen was met with a false alarm. Springfield Police sent crews to the 1900 block of N. Drury Avenue just before noon Wednesday after a tip about a burglary and stolen ... and more »