Homes and businesses in the City of Buford that fall under the responding jurisdiction of the Gwinnett County Police Department must comply with the county’s Alarm Systems Ordinance. This ordinance requires security alarm systems to be registered and establishes a false alarm reduction program with specific fees and penalties. Below are key resources, registration details, and the current false alarm fee schedule.
Gwinnett County’s Alarm Systems Ordinance applies to alarm users in Buford where the Gwinnett County Police Department responds to security alarm calls. The ordinance requires each alarm site (address) to have a valid alarm registration and authorizes the county to assess fees for repeated false alarms.
The program is administered through the Gwinnett County Police Department False Alarm Reduction Program, powered by CryWolf. On the portal, alarm users can register systems, review false alarm activity, and pay any assessed fees.
Official Alarm Program Portal:
Gwinnett County Police – False Alarm Reduction Program
Official Ordinance (PDF):
Gwinnett County Alarm Systems Ordinance (Chapter 34 · Article III)
Under the Alarm Systems Ordinance, anyone operating a security alarm system within the responding jurisdiction of the Gwinnett County Police Department is required to register their alarm. Each alarm site (address) must have its own registration, and contact information must be kept current.
Alarm Registration Form (PDF):
Gwinnett County Security Alarm Permit Registration Application
False alarm fees for Buford alarm users covered by the Gwinnett County Police Department are calculated on a calendar-year basis. The schedule below is based on the current False Alarm Reduction Program guidelines.
Additional fees may apply for operating an unregistered alarm system (extra $25 per false alarm from the 2nd false alarm onward) or for alarm sites whose registrations have been revoked and later reinstated.
Reducing false alarms through proper installation, testing, and user training helps minimize costs and ensures police are available for real emergencies.
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