Public safety can include many different things, from security to medical needs and even fire safety, all at the same time. Providing indoor public safety coverage for a large building is often a complex undertaking, but there are some things you may want to consider to get started.

Indoor Patrols

One of the most basic ways to ensure people are safe and your building is secure is to deploy indoor public safety coverage through roving patrols. Allowing your public safety team to wander the building randomly makes it difficult for anyone to predict where they will be and when, so this can be very effective from a security perspective. 

If you are providing emergency medical coverage, all patrols must have radio contact so they can be dispatched to a specific emergence if needed. Public safety can encompass many aspects of public protection and care, so having patrols with varying backgrounds is often a great way to ensure the coverage you need in your building.

Indoor public safety coverage can look like security coverage, or it can involve patrols that are in nontraditional clothing that marks their purpose without making them look intimidating or like police officers as they approach people. How you outfit your public safety team can make a significant difference in their effectiveness and approachability. So in a public space, it is essential to consider that as you set up and deploy your team.

Video Monitoring

Sometimes indoor public safety coverage is best done from a distance, and using a camera system and monitoring station can be a great option. While the camera system may not be enough on its own, it can help you cover areas that are hard to see and recognize issues before they become problems and send patrols to the area. 

The camera system should also be fitted with recording hardware so the camera can be positioned on any incident occurring in the building and the actions of everyone involved documented. The recordings could be used in court or for insurance purposes later, and since digital recordings can be compressed and stored in the cloud, they are easy to keep for a long time.

Public Safety Resources

When looking for ways to improve indoor public safety coverage in your building, you may also want to consider the resources available to your team and the public. Things like an automatic defibrillator, fire extinguishers, and other items that the general public can use to help in an emergency can increase public safety coverage and make your building safer.

Ensuring the public is safe should be a team effort, and using all the resources available to you will extend that coverage and create an environment that people feel safe and enjoy being in. From employees to visitors and anyone else that comes into the building, safety should be the top priority. A company like Telnet Inc. can help you with more information.

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