19 May 2017
2N is coming up with a reliable solution for prisons and detention centres that cover the following issues:
- Communication between wardens and prisoners
- Door access control and safe corridors
- Broadcasting emergency and organizational messages
- Emergency communication and call control
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WARDENS AND PRISONERS
Emergency cell intercoms are the backbone of communication between inmates and wardens facilitating a timely care in case of any problem. They provide also PA broadcasting and help avoid violent crimes by monitoring prisoners’ conversations without the inmates noticing.
The intercoms can be either readymade in special anti-vandal design for rough environments or be provided
for incorporation into prepared cell front-plates. Automatic self-monitoring ensures constant and full operability
of the microphone and speaker.
DOOR ACCESS CONTROL AND SAFE CORRIDORS
Together with the surveillance system, the door access control protects against unauthorised entry or movement
within the facility. The entry terminals are suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. An authorized
personnel or visitors are guaranteed the access using RFID cards, keypads, Bluetooth or any combination
of these.
The intercoms and access control terminals are monitored online and alarms are automatically issued in a case
of trouble. The control over gates, doors, barriers and locks as well as video calls is centrally managed from
the Warden’s control room.
BROADCASTING EMERGENCY AND ORGANIZATIONAL MESSAGES
The Public address is vital both for emergency situations and organisation of everyday prison life - broadcasting
warnings, instructions, scheduled commands or background music for communal spaces or cells. The PA
equipment, loudspeakers and Intercom stations, can be grouped into designated zones in order to address
the right audience.
The PA systems can be connected to fire alarm systems for automated pre-recorded alarm messaging and
wto communication systems (through standard SIP trunk) for telecommunication systems interoperability
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION AND CALL CONTROL
All voice and video Intercoms, phones and control room stations must be interconnected through a secure and
highly reliable communication system. The system, generally known as IP PBX, provides centralised call control,
administration and management, which can be tailored to the prison environment needs.
The crucial features are nonstop availability achieved by geographically redundant installation, automatic call
forwarding to a substitute control station, Intercom or mobile phone, call prioritisation or special call distribution
at night or during holidays. In the case of general breakdown, direct calls from Intercoms to the control station
can be made as a backup solution.
The system also offers call recording and the ability to covertly listen in to inmates’ conversations.
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