Effective Nov 1, 2022. Saint John Police policy targeting commercial false burglar alarms. After 2 false alarms: caution notice. After 4: suspension notice with $100 per additional alarm. Does not apply to residences, schools, hospitals. Resulted in 11% reduction in false alarm calls.
Conduct & ethics — Saint John, New Brunswick
Codes of conduct and ethics policies.
The City of Saint John, New Brunswick has 1 adopted policy on file: False Alarm Reduction Policy (Policy No. 5.ADM.15), verified 2026-06-07.