The capability to communicate in supporting the mobility and coordination of field officers during incidents and surveillance operations, is critical. However, mobile phone and other network coverage is not always available. Two-way radios, like the KENWOOD NEXEDGE range from Global Communications, step into the gap to provide uninterrupted communication between security officers and control rooms.

ENHANCING SECURITY OPERATIONS

KENWOOD digital radio communication systems bring a wide range of benefits to security operations, including:

Advanced built-in and programmable user safety functions, including ‘man-down’ and emergency call.

• Integration with third-party apps and systems.

• Programmable automated alerts.

• Encryption against interception and eavesdropping.

• Flexibility to link multiple locations.

• Emergency/Evacuation/Lockdown alert functions.

• Voice and data messages.

• Optional and built-in GPS.

• Longer range/improved coverage.

KENWOOD NEXEDGE NXDN systems can be integrated with fire, security, access control, telemetering systems, etc.; offering a failsafe and future-proofed communication solution.

ADVANCED SECURITY OFFICER PROTECTION

Officers operating in the field can have their radios programmed and monitored so that they will be called automatically at predetermined times to check on their status. If there is no response, an alarm will be raised. Similarly, a programmable function key on the radio can be assigned to trigger an emergency alert which is transmitted immediately to all other radio users.

All NEXEDGE NXDN digital two-way radio devices feature an Emergency Key, and Emergency Call features as standard, while more advanced models additionally offer built-in or optional GP modules, Lone Worker, Motion Detection, and compatibility with Location services, which can be programmed to deliver automated proximity triggered prompts.

These advanced safety features offer an added layer of protection in support of emergency protocols with the ability to automatically send alerts and alarms to the command centre and/or other radio users, for example:

• Fit for purpose.

• Able to achieve excellent Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of up to 40 000 hours.

• Resistant to temperature extremes — between -30°C and +60°C.

• Resistant to vibration and shock.