Alarm Test

Account holders should test their alarm systems periodically to ensure that they are operating properly. In order to test your alarm, the following steps should be taken:

  1. Call the VUPD Communications Center at 32(2-2745).
  2. Tell the Communications Specialist that you would like to test your alarm system. You should be ready to provide your name, alarm account number, and location.
  3. Once the Communication Specialist informs you that it is ok to test your alarm system, hang up the telephone and begin the system test.
  4. Typically a system test will require that you arm your system and trip any contacts, PIRs, panic buttons, etc. Once you have done this you can disarm your system.
  5. Call the VUPD Communications Center at 32(2-2745).
  6. Once again provide your name, alarm account number, and location. Inform the Communications Specialist that you are finished with your test. The Communication Specialist should be able to tell you if they received any alarms from your area.