“We have met with some of our local media, City Council. We’ve met with the Chamber of Commerce. We’ve met with the alarm companies. ... We’re trying to get the word out so people understand. Don’t fear; don’t panic. It’s not that we’re not responding to all alarms. There are some alarms that we are still going to respond to.”

Edwards says police will still respond to panic alarms and hold-up alarms at banks. Other alarms, though, will require verification from security cameras or audio surveillance.