'Stranded and vulnerable': Seattle police won't respond to security alarms without 'supporting evidence'
Seattle police officers will no longer be dispatched to home or business security alarms unless there is supporting evidence like video or eyewitness statements.
Seattle Police will no longer respond to alarm calls without ‘supporting evidence’
SPD will only dispatch officers to calls from alarm companies with supporting evidence — such as audio, video, panic alarms or eyewitness evidence
Soon, Seattle Police won’t respond to alarm calls without evidence of a crime
Soon, officers will only be dispatched to calls from alarm companies if they have supporting evidence of break-ins at homes or businesses.
Seattle police modify response to security alarm calls, require evidence of crime
A new change in how Seattle police respond to security alarms could affect thousands of people who use alarm systems to protect their homes and businesses. In a letter, interim Seattle Police Department Chief Sue Rahr notified security companies that starting Oct.
Seattle police to stop responding to security alarms without 'supporting evidence'
Seattle police officers will no longer be dispatched to home or business security alarms unless there is supporting evidence like video or eyewitness statements. Washington Alarm CEO Shannon Woodman reacts.
Seattle Police: Officers won't respond to burglary alarm calls without evidence
A triggered alarm system at a property in Seattle will soon require more information to get an officer’s attention.
Seattle Police to stop responding to alarm calls amid depleted resources
Starting next month, the Seattle Police Department will not dispatch officers to calls from alarm companies unless there is enough evidence of a person attempting to break into property. Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr announced the new policy change on Sept.
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