Home security systems are a great way to help protect yourself and your loved ones. They are also a great way to scare away would-be criminals. But did you know that the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responds to all activated alarms, including false alarms where you or a family member accidently sets off the alarm system? These false alarms take up officers' time and take them away from other patrol duties.

Benefits of Registering with our Alarm Program

Registered users of our Alarm Program receive the following benefits:

  • no charge for the first false alarm, and
  • discounted fees for false alarms

To sign up for our Alarm Program, please complete and submit our application form with payment to your alarm company.

Registration Fees

Residential: $24.00 per year

Commercial: $48.00 per year

Residential False Alarm Charges

The fees* associated with residential False Alarms are as follows:

1 False Alarm

Registered: No Charge

Non-Registered: $50.00

2 False Alarms

Registered: $30.00

Non-Registered: $60.00

3 False Alarms

Registered: $40.00

Non-Registered: $60.00

4 False Alarms

Registered: $40.00

Non-Registered: $60.00

Alarm Attended While User Suspended

Registered: $60.00

Non-Registered: $60.00


* All charges are in Canadian dollars plus applicable taxes. Invoices for false alarms are provided by alarm companies and may include other fees.

Commercial False Alarm Charges

The fees associated with commercial False Alarms are as follows:*

1 False Alarm

Registered: No Charge

Non-Registered: $100.00

2 False Alarms

Registered: $60.00

Non-Registered: $120.00

3 False Alarms

Registered: $80.00

Non-Registered: $120.00

4 False Alarms

Registered: $80.00

Non-Registered: $120.00

Alarm Attended While User Suspended

Registered: $120.00

Non-Registered: $120.00

* All charges are in Canadian dollars plus applicable taxes. Invoices for false alarms are provided by alarm companies and may include other fees.

Additional Terms

  • Annual registrations for our Alarm Program are submitted through alarm companies or monitoring stations.
  • Renewals must be received by the HRPS before the anniversary date of the initial registration.
  • Only registered users will receive their first false alarm at no charge.
  • Non-registered users still receive police response but at a higher fee.
  • After four false alarms, users will be suspended from the Alarm Program for one year. Higher false alarm fees apply if police respond.

Contact Information

For more information about the Alarm Program or to register, contact:

Alarm Coordinator
Phone: 905-825-4747 ext. 5208
Email: Alarm.Coordinator@haltonpolice.ca