Not only in summer but also in winter large-scale events regularly exercise a powerful attraction on people. Whether musical, festive, sporting, political, social or cultural nature, it is usually tens of thousands visitors, that don’t want to miss out specific highlights event as Christmas markets. But it is precisely the variety of people who visits big events, that makes the challenges from a safety point of view.
"As tragic events have happened in the distant and also recently, it clearly increase the demands on security at major events," recalls Ralf Kudernak, managing director of Imtradex Hör-/Sprechsysteme GmbH (www.imtradex.com), on legal requirements and also necessary, organizational processes. The greatest fear of any promoter and the local security authorities is the mass panic. A few unfavourable circumstances - poor escape routes, uncoordinated stream of visitors, lack of admission control or the lack of communication between stewards and security forces - can have momentous consequences.
"To keep track of a big event and to maintain order in the masses, is in addition to good planning of the event and the proper training of personnel responsible for safety personnel and the technical equipment is of great importance," so the communications expert says. Properly understand and to be understood is the A and O.
Because the security people must not only coordinate with each other and with information smoothly, but also receive instructions from their operations centre. And in fact: For most tragic issues at major events, a lack of communication between the security forces played a decisive role.
The technology it needs to make sure events keep in order, have made advanced progress. What the organizers have to look for when equipping their security personnel, says Imtradex managing director Ralf Kudernak is as follows: "The communications equipment should have some sound insulation to be very robust and thus protected against collisions, contain high quality microphones, light weight, as well – for outdoor events - be water resistant ". Suitable for major events Imtradex has a wide range of hear- and talk systems. In this way the event organisation, can ensure the safety of their visitors.
In another development Imtradex will present tailor-made communication solutions for police, fire and rescue services at the PMRExpo 2011.
The PMRExpo has always been the ideal platform for companies to reach decision makers in the police, fire and rescue services. Once a year, the industry for mobile professionals in governments, businesses and control centers meets in Cologne. And when the show opens its doors from the 22nd to the 24st of November, Imtradex GmbH will also be on site to present their tailored solutions to the over 2.900 executives and trade visitors in the field of digital radio for the needs of police, fire and rescue services.
The visitors to the booth A03 in Hall 10.2, from Imtradex, the specialist for hearing and speech systems, will be informed among others about news from the Aurelis series. The Aurelis is a handheld microphone about 180 grams, which have been developed specifically as an accessory for the digital radio standard equipment and certified for use in police and emergency services. “The possibilities with our new Aurelis series give the user in
task forces and security agencies the optimal use of the digital radios," explains Mathias Iser, Director of Technology at Imtradex Hör-/Sprechsysteme GmbH (www.imtradex.com).
The Aurelis Bluetooth will make its debut at the show. The wireless handheld microphone with its innovative and high quality equipment, will make new standards in terms of communications and security. It includes a transmit button, a microphone, high-quality speakers, an emergency button, a three-level volume control, a two-colour
LED and a possibility to connect external audio devices. "The Aurelis has as all our other hand microphones a very robust splash-proof plastic housing. Depending on the digital radio it is also possible to integrate various data applications," says Mathias Iser.
Other news on the stand from Imtradex is the OnGuard Bluetooth. The solution is specifically designed for use in undercover investigations and combines a discreet Bluetooth solution with the mobile phone that is worn by the investigator. A wireless transmitter button ensures that it can be hidden for use in the hand. By pressing a button calls can be assumed, initiated or terminated.