The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a controversial ordinance enacted by the city of Sandy Springs, Georgia that fines alarm companies for false alarms generated by their customers.
The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA), A-Com Security Co. LLP and Safecom Security Solutions Inc. were the plaintiffs in the case. The legal challenge was organized by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) which has managed all aspects of the effort, from hiring the law firm to raising funds. The original challenge to the law was rejected by a lower federal court in 2018. Industry attorneys are currently reviewing the ruling to determine what, if any, next steps are appropriate.