The Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances requires security alarm systems to be registered with the Gwinnett Police Department. This applies to both residential and commercial alarm sites.
The Gwinnett Police Department has partnered with CryWolf, from CentralSquare Technologies, to provide administrative and online services related to security alarm registrations.
As part of this transition, all alarm sites, including those previously registered, must submit a new registration form. Registration can be completed online, by phone, or by downloading a paper registration form and sending it by mail.
Residents need to complete their registration by August 1. Failure to register will result in an extra $25 fee for each false alarm.
False alarms cost taxpayers an estimated $1.8 billion annually nationwide. In 2020, Gwinnett Police responded to approximately 22,450 alarm calls, only 163 of which were true alarms or emergencies.
The Gwinnett County False Alarm Reduction Program only covers security alarm systems that are located at addresses that Gwinnett County Police Department responds to. Alarm sites responded to by city police departments are not covered by this program and do not need to register their systems with Gwinnett but are encouraged to check with their local police departments, to see if they have a similar registration requirement.
Learn more about the Gwinnett County ordinance and find the fees and fines associated with false alarms here.
If you have any questions regarding your alarm account, call 833.281.8743 or visit the Gwinnett Police False Alarm Reduction Program website.