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Leaf blowers trigger false alarm at library, River Edge NJ

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River Edge, NJ

Police responded to a glass break alarm at Red Bridge Library. The alarm was accidentally triggered by Department of Public Works workers using leaf blowers.

Audio|Source: River Edge Police and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Signal 4.5 at the Red Bridge Library, 685 Allen Avenue.
00:04
John given as front door glass break.
00:06
That's the Signal 4-5 at the Library, 5.8.24.
00:10
7-9. 7-9.
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RACC-79, you're out at 844.
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7-9-840s.
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7-9. 7-9.
00:18
Good to be 7-0, it's self-made DPW[1], they're blowing the leaves, much activated alarm.
Police codes explained
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[1]
DPW: Department of Public Works (location used for landing zone)

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River Edge, NJ

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