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'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
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 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 Will Require 'Supporting Evidence' Before Sending Officers To Investigate Alarm Calls
According to the police's website, less than 4% of the 13,000 alarm-related calls they received in 2023 turned out to have a crime associated with it.
Seattle police issue new alarm response policy
SEATTLE — A new Seattle police policy goes into effect Oct. 1.
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 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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Seattle police: Officers won't respond to burglary alarm calls without video evidence
A triggered alarm system at a property in Seattle will soon require more information to get an officer’s attention.