The Bradenton Police Department receives more than 1,800 alarm calls a year on average, and false alarms account for more than 50% of those calls. These false alarms divert law enforcement resources from crimes in progress, other emergencies, and time spent patrolling assigned areas. BPD expends approximately 900 staffing hours per year responding to false alarm calls.

The City wants to substantially reduce the number of false alarms that the police and fire departments respond to. The City’s revised alarm ordinance requires residents and businesses to pay fines for false alarms. There is no charge for the first false alarm at a location; however, a series of graduated fines starting at $100 per violation will be assessed for repeated false alarms. The fee will be reduced for those with registered alarm systems.

Everyone operating a monitored or non-monitored police or fire alarm system inside the City limits is required to register their alarm system. There is NO COST to register or renew your alarm permit. All alarm permits expire annually on December 31st.

Registration may be done online or by contacting the Bradenton False Alarm Reduction Program at (855) 664-4472, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.