Alarm Unit Direct Line:
239-477-1244
Security Alarm
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responds to nearly 18,000 false alarms annually. When an alarm call is received, two law enforcement units are dispatched. Responding to false alarms consumes thousands of personnel hours at a high cost to taxpayers. Unfounded alarm calls also reduce the effectiveness of LCSO deputies and undermine their ability to respond to more critical calls.
The False Alarm Reduction Unit (FARU) is responsible for enforcing Lee County Ordinance 03-09 intended to regulate and reduce the number of false alarms that Sheriff’s Office deputies must investigate within the city of Bonita Springs, the Town of Fort Myers Beach and unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Those who use alarms should become familiar with the causes and prevention of false alarms and learn about the county ordinance to successfully partner with LCSO in this reduction program.
FARU – False Alarm Reduction Unit
Every legally permitted alarm is allowed one “free” false alarm within any consecutive 12-month period. For permitted alarms, fines are imposed beginning with the second false alarm within the 12-month period and increase from $25 to $400 for nine or more. Ten or more false alarms received by law enforcement for the same site within a permit year may cause the alarm permit to be revoked.
The alarm registration form can be downloaded here. FARU is a member of the False Alarm Reduction Association and the Alarm Association of Florida and complies with guidelines to reduce false dispatches. Call (239) 477-1244 for more information.