BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, today advised organizations charged with physical and information security how four wireless technologies can help them enhance collaboration and assist personnel in the field.
Security organizations are well known for their ability to provide physical security, said Hugh Johnston, Product & Purchasing Manager at BearCom. But increasingly, they have become responsible for securing not only those physical locations but the information they house. As they do this, they are embracing four essential wireless technologies: two-way radios, speaker-microphones and surveillance kits, IP video surveillance, and remote call boxes.
Johnston added that the industry continues to refine the balance between vigilance and visibility. Discretion, mobility, and improved coordination are all benefits of wireless technologies, which have a long track record as effective force multipliers.
Two-way radios and repeaters are essential tools for security organizations. Among their most popular choices are the Motorola Solutions CP200, one of the most successful two-way radios ever released, and two radios in the Motorola MOTOTRBO digital line: the Motorola XPR3300 and the Motorola XPR6550. The Motorola XPR3300combines the best of The radio functionality with digital technology. The Motorola XPR6550 boasts advanced features one-touch calling, quick text messaging, and enhanced call management, making it ideal for professionals.
Now the CP200 is available in a digital version, the Motorola CP200d. The CP200d retains the CP200s simplicity and durability, and the form factor is virtually the same. The new model is backward compatible, so it uses the same chargers, batteries, and speaker-microphones as the CP200. Also available is a digital-capable version that can be converted later from analog to digital operation.
To keep radio communications simple and discreet, the security industry has long relied on speaker-microphones and surveillance kits. With a speaker-mic clipped to a shoulder, a security officer can talk without taking his or her radio out of its belt holster. A surveillance kit lets an officer in uniform or plain clothes hear what is being said without others getting that information. Two-wire surveillance kits let the user clip the mic to a shirt or jacket, while three-wire kits hide the push-to-talk button in a jacket sleeve, so the user can transmit without noticeable hand movements.
IP video surveillance is essential for security organizations needing to cover large areas and do so safely. Wireless cameras dont require extensive cabling, just a power source. These systems can be monitored remotelyeven from mobile devicesand they can provide recordings as well as live viewing. The mere presence of IP video surveillance has been shown to deter criminal activity.
Another established security industry tool is the remote call box, which brings 2 way radios to people who dont carry radios, such as those seeking access through a gate or interior door. The presence of remote call boxes also helps deter crime, and wireless call boxes eliminate the need for expensive wiring.
The one-to-many communication of two-way radios is perfectly suited for bringing attention and manpower to the right place in the face of a threat or an emergency, Johnston said, and more effective communication bolsters both the officer and public safety. Digital radios offer text and data communications, and digital radio transmissions can be encrypted so they are not available to outsiders with scanning equipment.
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