False Alarm Reduction Program
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office and the Gainesville Police Department are requested to respond to over 20,000 false alarms each year. Alarm legislation was adopted because of concerns over law enforcement safety and to eliminate the misuse of their resources. Unfounded alarm calls reduce the effectiveness of both agencies and undermine our ability to respond to more critical calls.
The False Alarm Reduction Unit (FARU) was established for the purpose of regulating and reducing the number of false alarms within the City of Gainesville and the unincorporated area of Alachua County. This office will administer both ordinances from one central office housed in the Combined Communications Center which is located next to the Sheriff's Office. The FARU's main function is to reduce the number of false alarms to which police respond each year.
How would you like to save up to $400.00 in just 2 hours? If you would, the Gainesville Police and Alachua County Sheriff’s office has an offer for you! We invite you to attend the Burglar & Fire Alarm Reduction School scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of every month. Find out how to register for the next Alarm Reduction School. City and County residents please attend.
ASO Phone Numbers
View all ASO commom numbers| Contacts | Phone # |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Sadie Darnell | 367-4000 |
| Chief Deputy David Huckstep | 367-4000 |
| Staff Attorney | 367-4024 |
| Narcotics Tip Line | 374-1849 |
| Crime Stoppers | 372-7867 |
| Dept of Jail - Inmate Info | 491-4444 |
| Accounts Payable | 367-4058 |
| Admin Services Division | 367-4064 |
| Civil Bureau | 384-3051 |
| Warrants Bureau | 367-4138 |
