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		What Do Police Say About "Verified Response" and the Alarm Industry? International Association of Chiefs of Police position paper on "Verified Response" The IACP says that "Verified Response" should be "cautiously approached after weighing a number of factors."  Instead, the country's law enforcement leaders promote alternative methods to reduce dispatches. "Law Enforcement Battles False Alarms" - National Academy Associate, July/August 2006, Volume 8, Number 4 (The magazine of the FBI National Academy Associates) Marietta, Georgia Police Department Detroit, Michigan Police Department (October 5, 2006) In a speech given to the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan, the Detroit Police Chief recognizes the need to better manage alarms.  Because alarm response is of vital importance, she announces the development of an alarm management committee and thanks the alarm industry for its help in developing a solution for her city. Littleton, Colorado Police Department (March 13, 2007) – In this presentation to the Littleton, CO, city council, police sought to amend their alarm policy while still maintaining what they consider a fundamental obligation of their department:  alarm response.  LPD launched a careful analysis of their options, and concluded a cost recovery model and/or use of a third party administrator would be to their best advantage. Police Magazine surveys 2004 2006