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Enhancing Park and Playground Safety
Public parks, trails, and playgrounds enrich the community in which they reside. These recreational areas serve as a place for friends and family to connect with each other and with nature. They provide local communities with a fun place to be active and make lasting memories. Unfortunately, there are also safety risks associated with these environments, especially if there’s not a proper communication system in place. Numerous injuries and violent crimes occur in parks every year. A report by the CDC, states that ”Each year in the United States, emergency departments treat more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries. More than 20,000 of these children are treated for a traumatic brain injury, including concussion.” Another report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that there is an average of 130,270 violent victimizations per year in open areas such as parks, fields, and playgrounds. When you’re at a park, the last thing you want to do is worry about the safety of your family. Luckily, park managers and city security directors are aware of the importance of implementing safety solutions for visitors. According to an article written by the National Recreation and Park Association, “To improve emergency... Read more →
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Welcome to Chicago GSX! This year’s Global Security Exchange will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Talkaphone will be exhibiting at the show in booth #1876. We are excited to have fellow security industry professionals in our hometown of Chicago. We’ll be showcasing the wireless and solar-ready ECO TOWER® at our booth this year. Our ETP-MTE-WP model is able to provide an effective and reliable wireless emergency call station and is designed to integrate with a cellular or radio frequency interface which makes it an ideal solution for remote areas. We will also have our VIA™ Series tower at GSX this year. Our VIA™ Series Assistant Tower is a free-standing tower with a sleek and architectural design. This tower can support a card reader and/or a push plate switch, perfect for locations with many visitors who may need access to a secured building. Stop by our booth #1876 to take a look at our world-class security solutions and chat with a Talkaphone team member. TAP-In to Talkaphone and stay up-to-date with our latest news, case studies, white papers, and blogs. Click here to subscribe. Read more →
