Deputies do not have the authority to cancel an alarm without ______.

• A. Supervisor approval
• B. A warrant
• C. Police chief approval
• D. Citizen consent

Answer: (A)

The key point is who has the authority to change the status of an active alarm. Canceling an alarm is something that requires a supervisor’s authorization to ensure the situation is properly verified and to maintain accountability and accurate incident records. This prevents unverified or improper cancellations and helps avoid wasted resources or missed follow-up.

A warrant, police chief approval, or citizen consent aren’t part of the standard protocol for canceling an alarm. A warrant is a legal instrument for certain actions, not for routine alarm status changes. Police chief approval is a higher level of authorization than needed for typical cancellations. Citizen consent doesn’t apply to internal process decisions.