The AFAANJ and NJBFAA have both been very proactive within NJ (and the entire country) in reducing the amount of nuisance (false) alarms in both the fire and burglary sectors. This has been achieved on too many fronts to list in a single posting. It is a documented fact that in reducing these types of alarms we have already providing every town in the State with a cost savings.

As to the statement that a “reliable, and stable entity is monitoring their home alarm system”. There are many licensed, trained and certified alarm companies that not only provide reliable monitoring, but also environmental monitoring and several other services. Not to mention expert service 24 hours a day. To even insinuate that the only entity that can provide this service in a reliable or stable way is the Police Department is a prime example of the very reason that it is not qualified to provide the service. Monitoring the signals coming from a residence is the last link in a long and complex chain of the overall life safety needs for our family’s and property.

Lastly the Mayor’s statement that this action would “cut out the middle man” is completely inaccurate. By attempting to insert another entity (who’s only reason for entry is to gain additional revenue by admission) they are adding another link in the chain and will most likely end up jeopardizing the overall viability of the systems and level of protection provided to the very residents they are sworn to protect.