Security Alarm System Registration

Security Alarm Registration with security pin pad in background.

The Town of Essex is requesting that residents register their residential or commercial security alarm system to avoid a $180 false alarm penalty fee and reduce the demand on the police service.

As per By-law 2029, police response to a false alarm in the Town of Essex could result in a $180 penalty fee for the owner. With the continued growth of residential and commercial security alarm systems in the Town, police services are faced with responding to a growing number of false alarms. The false dispatches associated with the responses lead to an increased demand on the police service. As a result, the Town of Essex is asking that all residential and commercial property owners who have a security alarm register their system.

All registered owners will not be charged for the first two (2) false alarm responses from the OPP within the calendar year. Non-registered premises are subject to a $180 penalty fee for all false alarms beginning January 2022.

To register your residential or commercial security alarm system, complete the online form, call 519-776-7336 ext.0, or visit Town Hall.

For full details, please visit www.essex.ca/FalseAlarm