North’s observation seems borne out by new fines in Pierce County in Washington near Tacoma. At the beginning of this year, Pierce County established fines for false alarms that would be charged to alarm companies. But the county is interested in video verification. So is Los Angeles County.
The fines in Pierce County are $250 for a false burglary alarm and $125 for false robbery, panic and duress Alarms. Additionally, a $50 fee is charged for alarm cancellations.