Home Security Systems in Hawthorne, CA
Alarm systems for Hawthorne homes, installed by our own technicians and set up around the city’s July to June permit year.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
Serving Southern California
Hawthorne sits in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and counted 88,083 residents at the 2020 census. It is also home to the Beach Boys Historic Landmark at the Wilson family’s childhood home site. The city has its own police department, and Epic Alarm installs and monitors home security systems here.
A permit year that runs July to June
Hawthorne requires an alarm permit, and permits run July 1 to June 30.
- New permit: $125 ($56 registration + $69 annual).
- Renewal: $107 ($38 renewal + $69 annual).
Register online at hawthorneca.citysupport.org, or write to Hawthorne Police Department, Alarm Unit, P.O. Box 3153, Culver City, CA 90231. The program is run by Alarm Program Systems / CitySupport on behalf of the police department.
Alarm program. (424) 254-7520 or (888) 865-9770.
Two free per permit year
Hawthorne allows 2 false alarms per permit year before fees start.
Fees escalate from $70 for the 3rd false alarm up to $349 for the 5th and each one after. Confirm the 4th false alarm amount with the city. Fines can be appealed online.
Counting period. The count follows the July 1 to June 30 permit year, not the calendar year.
Hawthorne Police Department
Hawthorne has its own police department.
Our UL-listed central station monitors your system 24/7, and the Hawthorne Police Department provides local response. The rules are in Hawthorne Municipal Code Chapter 5.90, Burglary, Robbery and Fire Alarms.
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What we install for Hawthorne homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Hawthorne
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Hawthorne.
How much is a Hawthorne alarm permit?
A new permit is $125 ($56 registration + $69 annual). Renewal is $107 ($38 renewal + $69 annual).
When does the permit year run?
July 1 to June 30.
How many false alarms are free?
2 per permit year. Fees start at $70 for the 3rd and rise to $349 for the 5th and each one after.
Can I appeal a false alarm fine?
Yes, fines can be appealed online.
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