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West Dunbartonshire Council · 3 May 2023
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Supplementary Agenda Housing and Communities Committee Date: Wednesday, 3 May 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. Format: Hybrid Meeting Contact: Email: Nicola.moorcroft@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member ITEMS TO FOLLOW I refer to the agenda for the above meeting that was issued on 19 April 2023 and now enclose copies of Items 7 (A) and 7 (B) which were not available for issue at that time. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 165
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Note referred to:- 7 SCRUTINY REPORTS (A) POLICE SCRUTINY REPORT 169 - 170 Submit report by the Divisional Commander, Police Scotland providing Members with an update for Quarter 4 on local policing in West Dunbartonshire. (B) FIRE AND RESCUE SCRUTINY REPORT 171 - 180 Submit report by the Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service providing appropriate performance data (Quarter 4) measured against priorities in the West Dunbartonshire Local Fire and Rescue Plan. Page 166
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Distribution:- Councillor Ian Dickson Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal (Chair) Councillor David McBride Councillor Jonathan McColl Councillor Michelle McGinty Councillor Jim McElhill Councillor John Millar Councillor Lawrence O’Neill Councillor Lauren Oxley Councillor Martin Rooney Councillor Hazel Sorrell (Vice Chair) Councillor Sophie Traynor All other Councillors for information Chief Executive Chief Officer – Housing and Employability Chief Officer – Regulation and Regeneration Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property Date issued: 25 April 2023 Page 167
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OFFICIAL - ITEM 7A OFFICIAL Figures recorded as at the end of Feb 2023 show the total number of Group 1 crimes has fallen, with 1 fewer crime recorded compared to the PYTD. The current figure of 171 remains above the previous 5 year average (149.6). While serious assaults have reduced by 14.1% from 78 to 67, this has been offset by a slight increase in robberies which have risen from 17 to 21 (+4). Crimes relating to Human Trafficking have increased by 5 but a full and robust victim centred approach is delivered in conjunction with our partners. Abduction has risen by 7, 5 of these crimes occurred in private space with 3 being domestic related. Across Argyll & West Dunbartonshire 24 persons linked to serious and organised crime have been arrested and £132,665 seized under POCA as at the end ofFeb 2023. Compared to the same period last year, the total number of bogus crimes recorded within West Dunbartonshire has decreased from 70 to 58 crimes. 81% (n=47) of all bogus crimes recorded related to social engineering frauds involving scam phone calls/emails. 11 crimes related to bogus workmen/callers. At the end of Feb 2023 acquisitive crimes show a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year (+94), although the current figure (1358) remains below the previous 5 year average (1446). Housebreaking crimes have increased slightly by 5.4% (+7) due to a rise in domestic HBs from 77 to 98 (+21). More than half of all HB offences at domestic dwellings related to attempted HB or HBWI with no property being stolen. Vehicle crimes have also increased by 13.3% (+12) due to a rise in thefts from motor vehicles from 27 to 40 crimes however this is largely due to a spate of crimes involving one repeat offender. Fraud crimes have increased by 21.8% from 193 to 235, remaining considerably above the previous 5 year average (n=142.4). Online market frauds have seen the highest increase year on year (+13), followed by identity frauds (+11) and those involving unpaid taxi fares (+10). Common thefts and shopliftings have also increased by 4.8% (n=18) and 11.4% (n=41) respectively. Much of the increase in common thefts is due to a rise in thefts of fuel. Figures as at the end of Feb 2023 show drugs supply crimes have reduced by 15.5% from 84 to 71. Drug possession crimes also reduced slightly by 2.7% from 591 to 575. Both figures remain below the previous 5 year average. Figures as at the end of Feb 2023, show a 26.5% increase in the total number of road traffic offences recorded within West Dunbartonshire from 2196 to 2777. The current figure also remains 29.8% above the previous 5 year average (2139). Speeding offences have seen the highest increase from 364 to 727 crimes (+363), while using a motor vehicle without a test certificate and seat belt offences have also risen from 393 to 442 (+49) and 41 to 121 (+80) respectively. Insurance, mobile phone and careless driving offences have seen a reduction year on year. Set against figures recorded at the end of Feb 2022, Group 2 sexual crimes have reduced by 11.7% with 188 crimes recorded compared to 213 (-25). Recorded Rape crimes have reduced from 42 to 34 (- 8), while sexual assaults have also decreased by 20.9% from 86 to 68 year on year. Approx. 72% of all sexual assaults occurred within a private space, with just over half relating to non-recent reports and 16% being domestic related. Crimes relating to indecent images/communications have also reduced from 71 to 59 crimes with 64% being committed by strangers to the victim. The overall detection rate for Group 2 sexual crime has seen a notable increase from 43.7% to 63.3% compared to Feb last year, the current rate is also above the previous 5 year average (45.5%). The detection rate for indecent/sexual assault has increased significantly from 33.7% to 83.8% (+28 crimes), largely due to retrospective detections. The detection rate for rape crime has also improved slightly from 34.1% to 38.2%. At the end of Feb 2023, 303 missing person reports had been recorded which is an increase of 31% from 232 in the PYTD period. The increase is due to a rise in the number of MP reports relating to children and looked after children which have risen from 93 to 184 year on year. Figures recorded at the end of Feb 2022 show a reduction of 10.9% in domestic abuse incidents from 1268 to 1130 (-138) which is 8.6% below the previous 5 year average. Domestic abuse crimes have also seen a reduction of 9.3% from 810 to 735 (-75), although the current figure (735) remains slightly above the previous 5 year average (n=727). In total 93 cyber-crimes had been recorded within West Dunbartonshire as at the end of Feb 2023, which is a significant reduction from 253 in the same period last year. Cyber-Enabled frauds account for 56% of all crimes recorded (n=52) in 2022/23, whilst 16 crimes related to threatening and abusive messages on social media and 14 to indecent images or communication. User Satisfaction results show that in Argyll & West Dunbartonshire public confidence levels remain high with overall satisfaction levels at 72.8%. At the end of Feb 2023, 104 complaints against the police had been recorded within West Dunbartonshire which is a marginal reduction from 109 last year. The number of allegations against officers has also seen a marginal reduction year on year from 186 to 181. Compared to last year, the detection rate for Group 1 crime overall has reduced slightly from 67.4% to 64.9% (-5 crimes) and is below the previous 5 year average (73.3%). The detection rate for serious assaults has reduced marginally from 70.5% last year to 70.1% (-8 crimes) and for robbery from 76.5% to 71.4%, albeit 2 more crimes have been detected. The detection rate for common assault remains 7.3% higher than last year at 71.7% and is slightly above the previous 5 year average (67.3%). ASB incidents continue to show a noticeable downward trend, largely due to a decrease in public nuisance incidents. Complaints relating to disorder have also reduced by 24.5% (-1049). ASB related crimes have seen a decrease of 7.5% (-181) and remain 10.5% below the previous 5 year average. Common assaults have seen a marginal increase of 1.5% (n=14) largely due to a rise in assaults on police and emergency workers which have risen from 133 to 148 (+15) year on year. There were no fatal road traffic collisions within West Dunbartonshire during Qtr. 4. As at end Feb 2023, road casualties show a slight increase overall with 51 recorded compared to 46 in the PYTD. Fatalities remain unchanged from PYTD (n=2), serious injuries have reduced slightly from 17 to 14 and slight injuries have increased from 27 to 35. The number of incidents recorded in West Dunbartonshire where an adult concern has been raised has reduced by 19.6% from 1742 to 1401 compared to figures recorded as at the end of Feb 2022. Child concerns have also shown a reduction of 7.2% from 3636 to 3373. I T E W i t e m t I Page 169
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OFFICIAL Empowered Residents Safe (Communities) Nurtured (Children & Young People Flourishing Local Economy Independent (Older People) Local Policing A Retailers Day of Action has been planned for May in Dumbarton. This day offers a range of specialist inputs for all retailers, and will include speakers from Retailers against Crime who are a national partnership helping to detect and prevent crime. Our Community Officers arrested a male for breaking into a number of vehicles in the Clydebank area. The male now has specific Bail conditions and a curfew to remain within his dwelling overnight. Having identified a rise in ASB within the area of Clyde Shopping centre our town centre community officers have created a bespoke action plan working with partners at WDC and town centre management to identify those responsible. Our Officers are working with the youth engagement team to assist with identification so that we can share this information with partners who can consider diversionary options and provide support and a resolution to the community. LGBT History Month During February, local officers reached out to our LGBT+ communities to demonstrate that policing is more inclusive than ever before highlighting our commitment to creating an inclusive and equal environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living and working in West Dunbartonshire. Road Safety Inputs have been provided to Police Scotland Youth Volunteers and local schools around road safety including how to be a safe pedestrian and encourage safer road use by those in vehicles. Our Roads policing team based in Dumbarton continue to proactively police our roads highlighting dangers and positively influencing driver behaviour and decision making. Naloxone Roll Out The roll-out of Naloxone to our officers across Argyll and West Dunbartonshire is complete. The intra-nasal sprays can reverse life-threatening opioid-related overdoses, and are being issued to all constables, sergeants and inspectors across Scotland to supplement their existing extensive first aid training. Since officers in Scotland started to carry Naloxone, it has been administered 128 times (correct as of 24/2/23), with positive outcomes on all but 5 of the incidents. Shut out Scammers The Preventions Team have attended numerous Community groups to offer advice and guidance around cyber related fraud and have undertaken the “Scam Savey Quiz” which is directed at the more vulnerable in the community so they are aware of potential fraudsters. Partnership against Rural Crime The first Partnership against Rural Crime meeting of 2023 took place with partners from across West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute. The livestock worrying campaign was promoted in the run up to lambing season. Water Safety Police Scotland in partnership with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service delivered water safety talks to the pupils of local primary and secondary schools. This is paramount to improving safety around our rivers, waterways and lochs, particularly in the approach to summer. Vulnerable Victim Facility – Dumbarton Police Station Dumbarton Police Station opened a new suite used for Video Recorded Interviews of vulnerable people following criminal incidents. This suite can be utilised to interview child victims, victims of rape and serious sexual offences, and domestic abuse. It can also be utilised as a place of safety compliant with ACRA legislation. Dementia Safeguarding Scheme launched The Dementia Safeguarding Tags have now been launched across West Dunbartonshire. They are designed for people living with dementia, who have gone out of their home for a purpose, but then become lost or confused whilst out in their community. The tags are carried on the person’s keys, clothing, walking aid, and purse/wallet and can be scanned by any member of the public by tapping it against their phone. The only personal data contained is the person’s name and their emergency contact details. Operation Iridescent – Large scale disorder A robust and proportionate policing repose was provided after large scale disorder incidents took place in Bonhill, Dumbarton. A prolific online vigilante group targeted local individuals and their families. It was clear during this investigation that these individual had an utter disregard for the consequences of their actions. A total of 16 individuals have been identified and reported to COPFS with many of them now subject to strict Bail conditions. Since these arrests we have had no further incidents of a similar nature. Operation Audible – Murder Tontine Park A major investigation was launched following the murder of a 40 year old male in Tontine Park Alexandria on 25th March. A male aged 42 has been arrested and has been remanded in custody pending trial. This incident did not present a threat to the local community. ASB Partnership and Engagement We remain open and visible to partners and Elected Members in dealing with ASB complaints across WDC. We seek to identify and respond effectively with partners to ongoing acts of ASB. This includes fire setting, neighbour complaints, youth disorder and responding to our night time economy. *Both Operation Iridescent and Audible are not covered on the stats on page one as these incidents occurred in March. Forward Look: Operation Ballaton (summer safety plan for Balloch Park) Water Safety Retailers Day of Action Shut Out Scammers Month Community Policing summer action plans Plans to reduce violence Plans to reduce acquisitive crime Page 170
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West Dunbartonshire Performance Report Q4 - 1st January 2023 - 31st March 2023 Annick ITEM 7B Page 171
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West Dunbartonshire Performance Report Table of Contents Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities 3 WestDunbartonshire Activity Summary 4 Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires 5 Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties 6 Unintentional Injury and Harm 7 Deliberate Fire Setting 8 Non-Domestic Fire Safety 9 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 10 2Page 172
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2 0 1 24 3 21 8 1 0 24 1 24 5 0 1 11 3 14 3 0 1 14 1 10 8 2 0 13 0 16 0 0 3 3 0 21 26 3 6 89 8 106 8% 0% 20% 22% 33% 28% -6% 0% 0% 17% -20% 12% -3% 23% 21% 34% 32% 30% Accidental Dwelling Fires Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Non- Domestic Fire Safety Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Unintentional Injury and Harm Deliberate Fire Setting Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan Priorities Year on Year Change 3 Year Average Change 5 Year Average Change Clydebank Central Clydebank Waterfront Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond Total Incidents The Local Fire and Rescue Service Plan has been developed to set out the priorities and objectives within West Dunbartonshireand allows our local authority partners to scrutinise the performance outcomes of these priorities. We will continue to work closely with our partners in West Dunbartonshireto ensure we are all “Working Together for a Safer Scotland” through targeting risks to our communities at a local level. The plan has been developed to complement key partnership activity embedded across West Dunbartonshire`sCommunity Plan and associated Delivery and Thematic plans. Through partnership working we will seek to deliver continuous improvement in our performance and effective service delivery in our area of operations. The Local Fire and Rescue Plan for West Dunbartonshireidentified six areas for demand reduction and is subject to regular monitoring and reporting through the Police & Fire and Rescue Committee. A summary of the priorities and current activity is detailed below with further detail and analysis contained within this performance report. About the statistics within this report The activity totals and other statistics quoted within this report are published in the interests of transparency and openness. They are provisional in nature and subject to change as a result of ongoing quality assurance and review. Because all statistics quoted are provisional there may be a difference in the period totals quoted in our reports after local publication which result from revisions or additions to the data in our systems. The Scottish Government publishes official statistics each year which allow for comparisons to be made over longer periods of time. Activity levels have reducedby more than 5% Activity levels have reduced by up to 5% Activity levels have increased overall 3Page 173
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West Dunbartonshire Activity Summary 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 111 105 118 120 126 50 68 49 62 55 144 129 156 149 194 305 302 323 331 375Total Incidents All Special Services All False Alarms All Fires 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Total Incidents All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms 36% 18% 46% 34% 15% 52% All Fires All Special Services All False Alarms Incidents by Classification Annual Average 5 Year Average 28.27% 13.33% 11.73% 8.00% 7.47% 6.67% 3.47% 2.40% 2.40% 2.40% 2.13% 1.60% 1.60% 1.60% 1.33% False Alarm (UFAS) Refuse Fire False Alarm (Dwelling) False Alarm (Good Intent) Dwelling Fire Outdoor Fire False Alarm (Malicious) Special Service - No action Vehicle Fire Assist other agencies Other Building Fire Special Service - RTC Special Service - Flooding Effecting entry/exit Other Primary Fire Top 15 Incident Types by % of Total Incidents West Dunbartonshire OperationalTrends 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 126 fires primary & secondary special services 55 false alarms 194 30% totalnumber of incidents 375 13% 5% fire & non-fire casualties 10 67% economiccost of ufas incidents £208,820 Activityby Time of Day -11% (6) (-7) (45) (44) (4) 4Page 174
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8% -6% -3% Year on Year 3 Year Average 5 Year Average Main Source of Ignition Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fires Domesti Detection Present 76.9% 95.0% Detection Actuated Calls Made via Linked Alarms 88.5% 17 2 2 1 4 Cooking appliance Heating equipment Matches and candles Smoking Related Other 41 31 30 24 26 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 57.7% 15.4% 34.6% 76.9% No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting Heat/Smoke Damage Only Nofire Damage Alcohol/Drug Impairment 19.2% Distraction 19.2% 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 7.7% Clydebank Waterfront 30.8% 19.2% Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond 11.5% 30.8% 0.0% Clydebank Central Performance Summary AccidentalDwelling Fires to Date Main Source of Ignition AccidentalDwelling Fires by Time of Day Severity of Accidental Dwelling Fires Human Factors Automatic Detection & Actuation AccidentalDwelling Fires Activity by Ward (% share) (2) (8) (5) (3) (8) (0) (15) (4) (9) (20) (5) (5) (20) (19) (23) 5Page 175
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0% 0% 23% Year on Year 3 Year Average 5 Year Average Domestic Safety - Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Burns - slight 66.7% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Smoke Inhalation 0 0 1 2 00 0 0 0 0 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 100% Female 0% 2 3 8 0 3 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Clydebank Central 0.0% Clydebank Waterfront 33.3% 0.0% Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond 0.0% 66.7% 0.0% Unintentional Injury or 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 First Aidat Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital -Slight Injuries 0.0% 66.7% 33.3% Fatality 0.0% Performance Summary Fire Casualties by Time of Day Accidental Dwelling Fire Casualties Year to Date Nature of Injury Extent of Harm Age / Gender Profile AccidentalDwelling Fire Casualties by Ward (% share) (0) (1) (0) (0) (2) (0) (2) (1) (0) (0) 6Page 176
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20% 0% 21% 5 Year Average Year on Year 3 Year Average Unintentional Injury or Harm Other Collapse Fracture Not known Chest / Abdominal injury 33.3% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0.0% 0 0 3 2 00 0 0 1 0 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 79 80+ Male 83% Female 17% Clydebank Central Clydebank Waterfront 0.0% 16.7% Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond 16.7% 0.0% 50.0% 16.7% Road Traffic Collision Water Rescue Assisting Other Agencies 50.0% 0.0% 50.0% 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 First Aid at Scene Hospital -Serious Injuries Hospital -Slight Injuries 16.7% 33.3% 0.0% Fatality 50.0% 12 6 5 5 6 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Deliberate Performance Summary Non-Fire Casualties Year to Date Non-Fire Casualties by Time of Day Nature of Injury Extent of Harm Non-FireEmergency Activity Age / Gender Profile Non-FireCasualties by Ward (% share) (1) (0) (1) (1) (0) (3) (0)(3) (3) (0) (1) (2) (3) 7Page 177
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22% 17% 34% Year on Year 3 Year Average 5 Year Average Deliberate Fire Setting Clydebank Central Clydebank Waterfront 27.0% 12.4% Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond 15.7% 14.6% 3.4% 27.0% 60 55 77 73 89 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 20.0% 18.2% 15.6% 6.8% 19.1% 80.0% 81.8% 84.4% 93.2% 80.9% 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Primary Secondary 2 4 8 3 Other Buildings Dwellings Vehicles Other Primary 49 23 Refuse Other Secondary 305 302 323 331 375 48 45 65 68 72 0 200 400 600 0 100 200 300 400 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 All Incidents Deliberate Secondary Fires Non Performance Summary Deliberate Fires Year to Date Deliberate Firesby Time of Day Deliberate Firesby Classification Primary Fire Ratio by Activity Type Secondary Fire Ratio by Activity Type Deliberate Fires Compared to Operational Activity Deliberate Fires by Ward (% share) (24) (24) (11) (14) (13) (3) 8Page 178
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33% -20% 32% Year on Year 3 Year Average 5 Year Average Non Domestic Fire Safety 5 12 2 6 8 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Clydebank Central Clydebank Waterfront 12.5% 37.5% Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 37.5% 25% 50% 25% Accidental Deliberate Not Known 50.0% 25.0% 37.5% 75.0% No FirefightingAction Direct Firefighting Heat/SmokeDamage No Fire Damage 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Nursing/Care Home Purpose built office Shopping Centre Ambulance station Department Store Converted office Petrol station Unwanted 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 00 Performance Summary Non-Domestic Fires Year to Date Non-Domestic Firesby Time of Day Non-Domestic Fires by Nature of Origin Non-Domestic Fires by Ward (% share) Severity of Non-DomesticFires Non-Domestic Firesby Premises Type (3) (1) (3) (1) (0) (0) (4) (2) (3) (6) 9Page 179
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28% 12% 30% 5 Year Average Year on Year 3 Year Average Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals 92 73 111 83 106 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Clydebank Clydebank Waterfront 22.6% 13.2% Dumbarton Kilpatrick Leven Lomond 9.4% 15.1% 19.8% 19.8% 25 12 12 12 11 Education Hospitals Retail Warehouse/Storage Care Home 28% UFAS Percentage Against all Incidents UFAS Percentage Against all False Alarms 55% Human Influenceand Alarm Activations 35.8% 0.0 1.0 2.0 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 01 0203 04 05 06 07 08 09 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 Performance Summary Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Year to Date Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals by Ward (% share) Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals by Time of Day Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals - Top 5 Premises Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Activity Ratios Average UnwantedFire Alarm Signals per Day (106) (38) (21) (24) (14) (10) (16) (21) (106) 10Page 180