From Cape Story neighborhood watch email, below is text from Police document:

6/12/09                                                                     2009-093

VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY ALARM COMPANY

Several citizens have called the police department to report security alarm company sales people going door to door attempting to sell home security systems claiming they are working in conjunction with the City of Virginia Beach or the Police Department’s alarm unit. Both of these statements are false. The police department does not endorse any alarm product or company. Citizens confronted by such a claim are asked to report that alarm company to the Virginia Beach non-emergency Communications Center at 385-5000. 

At least two home security alarm companies are going door to door claiming that the City is paying for the installation of the alarms.  Several citizens reported the salesmen were wearing badges on chains around their necks leading potential customers to believe that they are police officers. Lawful police officers will never sell products or pick up money from a citizens home.

When considering alarm systems consult with several reputable home security system providers and make sure they are Department of Criminal Justice Services licensed in Virginia at [this link] . You may also want to check the BBB for any complaints about alarm providers.

MPO Jimmy Barnes
Public Relations/Spokesperson
Virginia Beach Police Department
Jfbarnes@vbgov.com

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Link to Pilotonline.com article. [added 6.13.09 @ 3:39pm]