TWO WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION SUPPORTING SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY

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The range of risks within the education environment has changed significantly over recent years to bring safety, security and the processes required to implement a vigorous duty of care policy both on campus and off site on field trips into sharp focus.

Campuses have become larger and spread over multiple sites, buildings are more complex and increasingly many activities are taking place outside of normal hours and term times. Within the campus, risks to safety and security can include illness, injury from accidents and personal assault, and threats ranging from malicious acts, to vandalism, theft, arson, bullying and of course, natural disasters.

The ability for staff to report threats and incidents quickly and efficiently before they can escalate is essential to managing risks, containing situations, and implementing site lockdown or evacuation plans has never been more critical; and that’s why despite the ubiquity of mobile phones and other smart devices, the use of two-way radio communication continues to grow in the education sector.

KENWOOD TWO WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE EDUCATION SECTOR

Robust, simple to operate and low cost handportable two-way radios (walkie-talkies) can provide one-to-one, group and all users communication options, giving you the flexibility to build a radio system that supports your operations whether it’s routine calls between teaching, support and facilities staff or alerting security staff or all radio users everywhere on campus, instantly at the push of a button, in the event of an incident requiring urgent assistance or activating emergency plans.

 

 

PROTALK LICENSE-FREE PMR446 – SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE

The simplicity and convenience of license-free analogue and digital PMR446 technology has made it a popular choice on smaller campuses where its reliability, ease of use and ruggedness provides instant voice communication between all staff on campus, and because PMR446 radios are not restricted in use by the terms of an OFCOM license, they can also be used off-site to improve safety and the coordination of activities on field trips, where separate groups can keep in touch with each other with the simple push of a button.

 

KENWOOD LICENSED DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEMS – THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF EVEN THE LARGEST CAMPUSES

For larger campuses and those spread across multiple sites, a simple, licensed KENWOOD DMR or NXDN digital radiocommunication system based on the entry-level NX-1000 Series hand-portable radios brings even greater benefits, including:

- Longer range/improved coverage over PMR446 - Individual, group and all radios calls - Built-in and programmable user safety functions - Programmable Evacuation and site Lockdown alerts - Voice and data capable

- Optional and built-in GPS for location services - Encryption against interception and eavesdropping - Flexibility to link multiple campuses - Scalable system architecture - Suite of application solutions to tailor a system to meet specific requirements

HEALTH, SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY

In addition to the efficiency that KENWOOD professional DMR and NXDN radio communication brings to coordinating everyday campus activities, it also supports health and safety, security and emergency policies, for example, alerting staff to the presence of a stranger on campus, calling for assistance, reporting accidents, bullying and anti-social behaviour.

The millions of KENWOOD devices in use around the world are testimony to the proven performance, reliability and durability built into every radio. As important, our radios are designed to be serviceable, rather than disposable which is not only good for the planet but also for over-stretched education facilities budgets.

EXPERT ADVICE & SUPPORT

Based in Oldbury, OS Comms is a leading KENWOOD Communications Solutions reseller and has supported schools and universities across the UK with expert advice and solutions in two-way radio systems. Working with School Management, Boards and Trustees, OS Comms provides an end-to-end solution from initial consultation, through product selection, testing, programming, installation and system maintenance – ensuring that all staff on campus can rely on the availability of fail-safe radio communication 24/7.

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