G4S has announced an exclusive partnership with Australian safety technology company Duress.com to enhance the protection of frontline staff across multiple sectors, utilising the latter’s cutting-edge wearable devices.
This partnership is set to elevate safety standards and provide unparalleled support to workers facing increasing threats of violence and anti-social behaviour by connecting frontline staff and security officers.
Duress has developed an advanced suite of body-worn devices designed to provide real-time support and protection for frontline workers. The technology includes live-streaming video, AI capabilities, emergency service integration and full communication functions, ensuring that help is always just a click away. The three flagship products in this range – Phoenix, Falcon, and Eagle – offer versatile and robust solutions tailored to meet diverse operational needs.
At the size and weight of a credit card, Phoenix is the most advanced safety device ever designed. Users simply click to discreetly alert security teams, or stream video through to the 24/7 Operations centre where a response can be coordinated. Phoenix also includes slip, trip, and fall detection, mass messaging, and boasts a two year rechargeable battery.
Similar in size to a smart watch, the Falcon can be worn as a watch or pendant, and when activated live-streams video, audio, and location data to the security team, enabling rapid and informed responses. Additional features include a push-to-talk function and AI-driven policy lookup, enhancing both communication and procedural compliance during incidents.
The Eagle device stands out with its fully-featured design, delivering live video and audio feeds to all connected security personnel during emergencies. Its long battery life, easy-to-use clip options, and integration with other Duress devices ensure seamless operation. The Eagle also supports comprehensive incident reporting and data analysis, aiding in both immediate response and long-term safety planning
G4S’s collaboration with Duress underscores a shared commitment to safeguarding frontline workers, doubling down on the G4S vision of connected security programmes. The partnership leverages Duress’s expertise in wearable technology and G4S’s extensive security infrastructure, ushering in a new era of enhanced protection and support for employees in retail, healthcare, events, and beyond.
David Munnery of G4S said: “While many of our security officers are already connected via body-worn devices to the broader team and remote monitoring centres, this new partnership with Duress will equip G4S security teams with real-time incident visuals and sound, as well as many other features, which will further advance the effectiveness of our security officers.”
For more information on the Duress safety technology available for the first time in the UK visit [Duress](https://www.duress.com) and [G4S](https://www.g4s.com).
