Frequently Asked Questions
All commercial and residential properties that have an alarm system are required by the City of Cypress to have an alarm permit.
Please complete the online registration form at Register My Alarm.
You may also contact the Cypress Police Department Alarm Program at 888-865-9770, Monday through Friday 9am-5pm PST.
Residential Registration & Renewal Fee: $54
Commercial Registration & Renewal Fee: $54
False Alarm Fines (Commercial & Residential)
- 1st & 2nd False Alarm: No Charge
- 3rd False Alarm: $70
- 4th False Alarm: $110
- 5th False Alarm: $130
- 6th False Alarm: $170
- 7th False Alarm: $200
- 8th+ False Alarm: $500
Failure to obtain a permit results in additional fines:
($30, $50, $100; Occurences 1-3)
“False alarm” means an alarm signal activated from any alarm system that is responded to by personnel of the police department or fire department and for which no emergency situation exists or existed as determined by the responding personnel. A false alarm does not include an alarm for which personnel of the police department or fire department do not actually arrive at the alarm location, or any alarm caused by earthquakes, severe storms or other extraordinary circumstances determined by the alarm administrator to be clearly beyond the control of the alarm subscriber.
Yes, they are. The Cypress Police Department responds to approximately 1300 false alarms annually. Just over 1% of alarm system related dispatches for service involve an actual crime.
Make sure that you immediately report your false alarm to your alarm company, so they can cancel with police dispatch prior to police arrival to your home or business. Ensure that everyone in your household or business has been properly trained on your alarm system. Make sure your alarm system is in good working order and inspected periodically by your alarm company.
Appeal Process: The Alarm User may appeal an assessment of false alarm fine to the Alarm Administrator by setting forth in writing the reasons for the appeal with fifteen (15) days of the notice date. Please write or email. The Alarm Administrator will render a decision in writing. Be sure to include the following with your appeal:
⦁ Your name
⦁ Your email address
⦁ The alarm location
⦁ Date of the false alarm
⦁ Your permit number
⦁ Reasons for the appeal
⦁ Any supporting evidence (Including Alarm Company call logs)
Appeals must be sent to:
Cypress Police Department Alarm Program
PO Box 3147
Cypress, CA 90630
Or emailed to: cypressca@citysupport.org
The alarm ordinance is posted online at this website Cypress Alarm Ordinance.
You can reach the false alarm unit service desk at 888-865-9770, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m PST.