INTRODUCTION
A
panic alarm is an electronic device designed to assist in alerting
somebody in emergency situations where a threat to persons or property
exists.
A panic alarm is frequently but not always controlled by a concealed
panic alarm button. These buttons can be connected to a monitoring
center or locally via a silent alarm or an audible bell/siren. The alarm
can be used to request emergency assistance from local security, police
or emergency services. Some systems can also activate closed-circuit
television to record or assess the event.
Panic Alarm
When
you are alone with a potentially dangerous person, its best to stay as
calm as possible. It’s a situation that no one should ever be in, but
that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take necessary precautions. After
all, the worst part for most people is to determine the appropriate
response or action to take when it happens.
A
panic alarm is usually triggered by pressing an electronic panic
button, which can be either wired or wireless. Also known as duress
alarms, panic alarms could be bought separately or as part of a home
security package, but the crucial thing to remember is where an alarm
system could protect your property and loved ones while you are away
from home, a panic alarm is extremely useful in protecting you when you
are at home and in desperate need for help.
Panic Buttons Are Faster Than Cell Phones
Panic buttons need to be small, wireless, and easily accessible to be useful to everyone. They can activate an audible or silent alarm as soon as an intruder or threat is encountered. Although dialing the emergency number is easy on a cell phone, it takes some time to place the call and can alert an intruder. Panic buttons are often kept in a convenient pocket, on a belt loop, or even around the neck, and a single push initiates the call for help.
Examples of Alarm Panic Buttons are:-
A button in a critical system (such as a nuclear weapons system) used to quickly activate an extreme measure to mitigate an emergency situation.
A red button integral to key fobs which activates a car alarm's siren.
A device given to elderly individuals in order to maintain their independence outside of an Aged Care Facility, while still affording them a means of summoning help should they require it (i.e. a medical emergency that renders them immobile, like a fall, injury or illness). Such a device can also be referred to as an Emergency Medical Alert (EMA) button and can be fitted as either a pendant or bracelet to be worn by the user. MAB's are usually wireless connected to a call center. When the alarm is raised, an operator will call the individual's home to ensure a false alarm has not occurred; if there is no answer, the operator will alert either family members, emergency services, or both.
A button similar to the above, which is used indoors in self-sufficient houses for elderly people, where it alerts someone inside the house, who will then first check for a false alarm by phoning the person, and if there is no false alarm, will enter the person's flat to check what is the problem.
A button used in convenience stores, gas station, or other establishments staffed with a single employee during late hours. Often located under the counter near the cash register or safe, the button can be pressed in times of distress (Such as robbery, disruptive or threatening behavior, or a situation which may warrant assistance), triggering a silent alarm. If the button alarms a private security company, a fee may be charged for each time the button is used. This prevents misuse, and often aids in the employees judgment of the situation; whether or not it warrants the fee to have help to deal with the situation.
In pop culture, humorous variants of such a panic button also exist, such as a wearable button bearing only the word "PANIC" or an adhesive key, meant to look like a key for a computer keyboard, usually red, and also bearing only the word "PANIC"
Panic Buttons Are Faster Than Cell Phones
Panic buttons need to be small, wireless, and easily accessible to be useful to everyone. They can activate an audible or silent alarm as soon as an intruder or threat is encountered. Although dialing the emergency number is easy on a cell phone, it takes some time to place the call and can alert an intruder. Panic buttons are often kept in a convenient pocket, on a belt loop, or even around the neck, and a single push initiates the call for help.
Examples of Alarm Panic Buttons are:-
A button in a critical system (such as a nuclear weapons system) used to quickly activate an extreme measure to mitigate an emergency situation.
A red button integral to key fobs which activates a car alarm's siren.
A device given to elderly individuals in order to maintain their independence outside of an Aged Care Facility, while still affording them a means of summoning help should they require it (i.e. a medical emergency that renders them immobile, like a fall, injury or illness). Such a device can also be referred to as an Emergency Medical Alert (EMA) button and can be fitted as either a pendant or bracelet to be worn by the user. MAB's are usually wireless connected to a call center. When the alarm is raised, an operator will call the individual's home to ensure a false alarm has not occurred; if there is no answer, the operator will alert either family members, emergency services, or both.
A button similar to the above, which is used indoors in self-sufficient houses for elderly people, where it alerts someone inside the house, who will then first check for a false alarm by phoning the person, and if there is no false alarm, will enter the person's flat to check what is the problem.
A button used in convenience stores, gas station, or other establishments staffed with a single employee during late hours. Often located under the counter near the cash register or safe, the button can be pressed in times of distress (Such as robbery, disruptive or threatening behavior, or a situation which may warrant assistance), triggering a silent alarm. If the button alarms a private security company, a fee may be charged for each time the button is used. This prevents misuse, and often aids in the employees judgment of the situation; whether or not it warrants the fee to have help to deal with the situation.
In pop culture, humorous variants of such a panic button also exist, such as a wearable button bearing only the word "PANIC" or an adhesive key, meant to look like a key for a computer keyboard, usually red, and also bearing only the word "PANIC"
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