North Richland Hills warns of recent solicitors claiming to be endorsed by city

by PegNews wire

The North Richland Hills Police Department has recently received complaints regarding door-to-door sales people who are claiming that APX Alarm Systems have been endorsed by the city. The city does not endorse companies or their products, and residents should be cautious of anyone making such a claim. The Police Department reminds residents of the following regulations related to door-to-door sales persons:

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Some households are already attempting their own methods of deterrence.

A solicitor must have a permit issued by the city showing their name, company name, and the expiration of the permit.
A solicitor should not knock or ring your doorbell if a “No Solicitors” sign is posted.
A solicitor must leave when asked by the homeowner or apartment dweller.
Soliciting is prohibited between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
Soliciting is prohibited on Sundays, federally designated holidays, or any day where the Department of Homeland Security has declared an orange or red state of alert.

The most important thing to remember: If you feel uncomfortable opening your door to a solicitor for any reason, DON’T.

The North Richland Hills Police Department also recommends that residents check out a business through the Better Business Bureau before entering into any contracts or purchasing products. The Better Business Bureau can be contacted at 817-332-7585 or online at http://fortworth.bbb.org.

Source: North Richland Hills

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poemsbypam, says:

YES, I hate it when the doorbell, or the telephone, or e-mail permits intrusion of a stranger.

That said, I remain concerned about protection for freedom of speech and religion in this context. If we could clearly delineate commercial intention from promotion of belief in law we will have made a great leap forward. I fear the matter is not yet clear to those who presume to sit in judgment.

To summarize and paraphrase, there is no excuse for disturbing me in an effort to profit by selling me something, yet there is a sacred right to disturb me by sharing a belief with which I may or may not agree.

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Travis Bush, says:

"yet there is a sacred right to disturb me by sharing a belief with which I may or may not agree."

there is no such right...unwanted intrusion into your private space is just that...after peddling religious magazines for many years of my life, the last thing I want is someone knocking on my door Saturday morning, in hopes they can save me...