The Model States False Dispatch Reduction Program demonstrated that the public and private sectors can work together to effectively reduce dispatches. Four States were selected by law enforcement to participate: California, Florida, Illinois, and Washington. Most participating agencies did very well, primarily because the Chief or Sheriff made it clear to all that this project was important and a high priority for their department. Some "Best Practices" proved effective regardless of jurisdiction size: agency accepting cancellations; strict enforcement of alarm ordinance; requiring registration/alarm permits; fines--escalating and meaningful; restricting response to chronic abusers; requiring attempted verification by dealer; notification to user of all dispatches; and alarm user training classes. The report concludes that reducing false dispatches is an ongoing effort. There can be no let-up in ordinance enforcement and alarm dealers must take a proactive approach to targeting their worst customers. Continued end-user training and education by all parties is essential. Tables