look, accidents happen all the time, no need to beat yourself up about it. That is, unless that accident resulted in Lubbock PD sending officers to your home since you accidentally set off your security alarm.
If you didn’t know, Lubbock cops are not really in the mood for jokes, so, even if it was a complete accident, you still have to pay for wasting their time and resources.
What Is a False Alarm in Lubbock?
In The Hub City, a false alarm is described as an “alarm dispatch request to a law enforcement agency when the responding law enforcement officer finds no evidence of a criminal offense or attempted criminal offense.”
In fact, LPD responds to roughly 18,000 alarm-related calls per year, but a whopping 95% are considered false alarms…