Home Security Systems in Venice, CA
Security systems for Venice homes and businesses, monitored 24/7 under City of Los Angeles alarm rules.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
Serving Southern California
Venice is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, which means the city’s alarm permit and false alarm billing rules apply. Police response comes from LAPD’s Pacific Area. Epic Alarm installs security, video and fire detection for Venice homes and businesses and monitors them from our UL-listed central station.
LAPD Pacific Community Police Station
Venice is part of LAPD’s Pacific Area.
The Pacific Community Police Station is at 12312 Culver Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066 (310-482-6334). Its listed service area includes Del Rey, Mar Vista, Oakwood, Palms, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice and Westchester.
Neighboring areas. The same station covers Mar Vista, Playa del Rey and Westchester.
City permit and Office of Finance billing
Every alarm in Venice needs a City of Los Angeles permit.
Under LAMC Section 103.206, permits and false alarm billing are handled by the Office of Finance, not LAPD. Commercial systems and monitored residential systems pay $60 to start and $31 per year to renew. An unmonitored home system still needs a permit, though there is no fee.
Businesses too. Commercial alarms in Venice need the same permit.
Fees and verified response
LA charges for every false alarm and may require verification after repeated ones.
With a permit, false alarms cost $260, $310, $360 and then $410 each. Without one, they cost $360, $460, $560 and then $660 (effective May 4, 2026). After two false activations at a location within a rolling year, LAPD’s verified burglar alarm policy requires the alarm to be verified before officers are dispatched.
Waive one. LAPD Alarm School lets permit holders waive one charge every 365 days.
What we install for Venice homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Venice
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Venice.
Do I need an alarm permit in Venice?
Yes. Venice is part of the City of Los Angeles, where every residential and business alarm user needs a permit.
Which LAPD station covers Venice?
The Pacific Community Police Station, 12312 Culver Blvd., (310) 482-6334.
Who bills false alarms in Venice?
The City of Los Angeles Office of Finance handles permits and false alarm billing.
Do you install business security in Venice?
Yes. Epic Alarm installs and monitors business security systems as well as home systems.
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