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Duress System
A duress system is a safety mechanism designed to enable individuals to discreetly call for help in emergency situations. These systems are commonly used in environments where personal safety might be at risk, such as in workplaces, healthcare facilities, schools, banks, and other high-risk areas.
- Panic Buttons: These are strategically placed throughout a facility or carried by individuals. When pressed, they send an alert to a designated monitoring center or security personnel.
- Wireless Transmitters: These can be worn as pendants or wristbands, allowing individuals to trigger an alarm if they feel threatened or are in danger.
- Alarm Panels: Central control units that receive signals from panic buttons or transmitters and then notify the appropriate response team.
- Monitoring Services: Professional monitoring centers that receive duress signals and can dispatch emergency services or security personnel as needed.
- Integration with Other Systems: Duress systems can be integrated with other security measures such as CCTV, access control systems, and intercoms to provide a comprehensive safety solution.
- Silent Alarms: Often, these systems can send out an alert without triggering an audible alarm at the location, so as not to escalate the situation further.
Who would use a Duress System?
There are a range of clients who duress systems are suited for. Some examples include:
- Nursing Homes
- Retirement Villages
- Hospitals
- Psychiatric Facilities
- Prisons
- Delivery Services
- Welfare Agencies
- Employees who do home visits to clients/patients
- Security Facilities
- Detention Facilities
What to look for in a Duress System
In order to have a well-functioning duress system, the most important thing to consider is the ease of use. You want the pendants to be easy for anyone to use. You also want to avoid accidental alerts being triggered. At NQ Video Surveillance, we offer duress systems that are reliable, effective and simple to use. We provide duress systems from Townsville to Port Douglas, including Tully, Mission Beach, Innisfail, Cairns, Mareeba, Atherton and everywhere in between.
