Lubbock Police Announce Refunds After Alarm Ordinance Repeal

The Lubbock City Council recently repealed an updated alarm ordinance in Lubbock after the measure passed and became controversial due to a new $50 fee that was included that would apply to all citizens that had an alarm.

Alarm Update Repealed in Lubbock

During their October 28th City Council meeting, the Lubbock City Council did vote to repeal the ordinance. They did leave a previous rule in place according to the Lubbock Police that says if your system has had three false alarms or one false robbery within a calendar year you must get a permit.

Lubbock Police Issue Refunds

One issue that did arise from the repeal of the permit fee was that some citizens had already paid the fee. On Tuesday, the Lubbock Police Department issued a press release stating that refunds will be issued soon to those who have paid.

The LPD will mail citizens who paid the updated permit fee of $50 a letter with either a voided check, a notice to the refund of a credit card or a check from the city for any cash payment made. Voided checks and credit card transaction letters will be mailed out by end of business on November 7, while refunded checks will be mailed out by the end of business on November 14. If a citizen has not received their refund by November 18, they are asked to call Alarm Permitting (806) 775-3041.

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It’s unknown if the permit issue will be revisited in the future by the Lubbock City Council.

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