Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in an online post says they are making a change with the way they deal with false alarm calls beginning Sunday, September 8.
According to the post, "in progress," robbery, panic and burglary alarms will still be promptly responded to by deputies.
The changes to the Cry Wolf program will mean they will no longer charge individuals if their alarm system triggers a false alarm.
The new policy is designed to help to educate and make property owners aware of any alarm system malfunctions.Â
WCSO deputies will do that by placing a door hanger on the affected home or business, as notification that they responded and the property was checked.
The hanger as seen below is designed as an educational tool to notify home or business owners of any potential issues with their alarm systems.Â
(The Washoe County Sheriff's Department contributed to this story.)
