False Alarm Program Workshops
(206) 684-7713

Questions About Workshops

What is the False Alarm User's Workshop?
Who should attend the Workshop?
When are the Workshops scheduled?
Where are the workshops given?
What if I'd like to have a group fo people attend the Workshop?
How do I register for the False Alarm User's Workshop?

What is the False Alarm User's Workshop?

The Seattle Police Department offers all residents and business owners the opportunity to attend a free alarm user’s workshop.  This workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers the following topics:

• The burden of false alarms
• The reality of alarm ownership
• An overview of the ordinance
• Securing your home or business

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Who should attend a Workshop?

One of the ways a resident or business owner who has had a False Alarm reported on their property is eligible to receive a “one-time” waiver is by attending the SPD False Alarm User Workshop

Additionally, if you are thinking of buying or installing an alarm system on your home or business, you may find the Workshop helpful BEFORE you put it into operation to avoid possible False Alarms. 

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When are the Workshops scheduled?

The False Alarm User Workshops are presently scheduled monthly, on Tuesday evenings and begin promptly at 7:00 pm on the following dates: 

January 27th
February 24th
March 24th
April 28th
May 26th
June 23rd
July 28th
August 25th
September 22nd
October 27th
November 24th
December 22nd

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Where are the Workshops given?

Regularly scheduled workshops are held at Seattle Police Headquarters at 610 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle (at the corner of 5th Avenue and Cherry Street).  Workshops begin promptly at 7:00 pm and street parking is limited.  Please allow ample time to find parking and arrive before 7:00 pm.

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What if I'd like to have a group of people attend the Workshop?

Workshops can be brought out to off site locations upon request.  Off site workshops require at least 10 attendees and can be arranged for groups such as; all employees of a single business, a group of businesses in a shopping center, a community group or a chamber of commerce.  Off site classes can be tailored to the specific needs of the group.

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How do I register for the False Alarm User's Workshop?

For additional information or to register for a Workshop please call (206) 684-7713 or e-mail false.alarms@seattle.gov.

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MORE INFORMATION

Your Alarm Company and/or Monitoring Center is your primary point of contact for all false alarm questions.

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For additional information, visit the City of Seattle's alarm-system monitoring law web site

Other questions concerning -false alarms issues may be directed to Seattle Police Department Alarm Unit at (206) 684-7713 or e-mail at false.alarms@seattle.gov