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Discreet Emergency Assistance When You Need It
A security system isn't only about protecting property. For some businesses and organisations, protecting employees, staff and vulnerable people is equally important.
Duress and panic alarm systems provide a way for an individual to discreetly request assistance during an emergency or threatening situation.
Ray Turner Technologies provides duress and panic alarm solutions for suitable residential, commercial and specialised applications throughout Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers and surrounding areas.
A duress alarm allows a person to activate an emergency signal when they feel threatened or require assistance.
Depending on the system, activation may be possible using:
The appropriate solution will depend on the environment and the requirements of the person using the system.
Duress systems can be particularly useful in environments where staff may work alone or interact with members of the public. Potential applications include:
A duress button can provide staff with a discreet method of requesting assistance without necessarily escalating the situation.
For applications where a rapid response is important, a duress alarm can potentially be connected to a professional monitoring service.
A duress button or pendant is pressed by the person who needs assistance.
Depending on the monitoring arrangement, an activation can generate an alarm event that is received by the monitoring centre.
The appropriate response procedure can then be followed based on the agreed monitoring instructions.
Monitoring arrangements and response procedures should be discussed and confirmed when the system is established. Learn more about back-to-base monitoring →
Wireless duress pendants can provide flexibility for people who need the ability to activate an alarm while moving around a property. Depending on the system, a pendant may be suitable for:
The wireless nature of a pendant can allow the user to carry the device with them rather than relying on a fixed button.
Fixed panic buttons can be installed in strategic locations where staff can quickly access them. Potential locations include:
The location should be selected based on how the premises operate and the circumstances in which the button may need to be activated.
Duress systems can be combined with CCTV to provide additional information during an emergency event. Depending on the system configuration, CCTV can provide:
Combining duress, CCTV and alarm systems can provide a more comprehensive approach to security.
In some commercial environments, duress systems may also form part of a broader security strategy involving access control. A complete security solution may incorporate:
This can help businesses manage both everyday access and emergency situations.
Employees who work alone or in isolated environments may face additional risks. A duress solution can provide an additional means of requesting assistance if an employee feels threatened or encounters an emergency.
The appropriate system will depend on the work environment, the location and the level of risk.
Ray Turner Technologies provides professional electronic security solutions for homes, businesses and specialised applications.
Our goal is to provide practical solutions designed around the way your property or business operates.
Discuss Your RequirementsWe can help integrate duress and panic systems with:
The exact response depends on how the system is configured. It may generate an alarm event locally, send notifications or communicate with a professional monitoring centre.
Yes. Wireless panic buttons and pendants are available for suitable applications.
Yes, suitable systems can be connected to professional monitoring services, subject to the monitoring provider and system configuration.
Depending on the equipment, CCTV can be integrated or configured to provide additional visual information around an alarm event.
Potentially, yes. The correct solution depends on the work environment, risks and required response procedures.
If your business has staff who may face threatening situations, work alone or require a discreet way to request assistance, a duress or panic alarm system may provide an additional layer of protection.
Contact Ray Turner Technologies today for a no-cost, no-obligation, no-pressure initial consultation and quote.
