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Lubbock council repeals new alarm permit ordinance after public outcry and staff briefing
Summary
The Lubbock City Council voted Oct. 28 to repeal Ordinance 2025‑00111, which would have required permits and fees for third‑party monitored alarm systems, after public objections and a police briefing showed large volumes of false alarm responses.
The Lubbock City Council voted Oct. 28 to repeal Ordinance 2025‑00111, which would have required permits and fees for third‑party monitored alarm systems, after lengthy public comment and a staff briefing on alarm calls.
Assistant Police Chief Neil Baron told the council the ordinance was intended to ‘‘free up first responders to answer higher‑priority calls’’ and said alarm calls consumed thousands of officer hours in 2024. ‘‘We sent two officers to each alarm call,’’ he said, estimating police spent roughly…
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