Agency Name Charles County, Maryland
Street Address 10425 Audie Lane
City La Plata
State Maryland
Zip Code 20646
Phone 301-609-3404
Contact Name Sherry Herd
Email faru@charlescountymd.gov
Website/URL http://www.charlescountymd.gov/es/faru
Dispatch Number Police 301-932-2222 Fire/EMS 301-609-3545
What is Included in Your Program Burglar Alarms – Professionally Installed & Monitored, Burglar Alarms – Do it Yourself & Professionally Monitored, Burglar Alarms – Self Monitored, Burglar Alarms Audible Only, Holdup or Panic Alarms, Fire Alarms
User Permit/Registration Required
User Permit/Registration Term Annual
User Permit /Registration Required to Request Dispatch Yes fine both if no Registration/Permit
Who is Responsible To get the User Permit/Registration? Alarm Company
Initial User Permit/Registration Fee 20.00
Renewal User Permit/Registration Fee 20.00
Ways to Do User Permit/Registration Online, Mail, In Person
Installing Alarm Company Permit/Registration Required
Installing Alarm Company Permit/Registration Term Annual
Initial Installing Alarm Company Permit/Registration Fee 100.00
Renewal Installing Alarm Company Permit/Registration Fee 100.00
Monitoring Alarm Company Permit/Registration Required
Monitoring Alarm Company Permit/Registration Term Annual
Initial Monitoring Alarm Company Permit/Registration Fee 100.00
Renewal Monitoring Alarm Company Permit/Registration Fee 100.00
Ways to Do Alarm Company Registration Online, Mail, In Person)
Description Of User Fines & Penalties
Non-permitted penalties – $150 for every false alarm
False alarms 1 to 3 – free for registered alarm users
False alarm 4 -$50
False alarms 5 to 7 – $150
False alarms 8 to 10 -$200
False alarms 11+ – $300
Description of Alarm Co Fines & Penalties
Dispatching to a non-permitted site $300
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted. Notice must reach responding officer BEFORE they arrive on site in order for false alarm to be waived.
Options To Pay Fines Online, Mail, In Person
Verification Policy
Attempt to verify every alarm signal except duress, hold-up, or fire alarm before requesting emergency response.
Description and Comments
Registration fee waivers are offered for senior citizens (62+), individuals with medical alert alarms, the physically challenged or the infirm. Must provide written request and documentation for the waiver.