Police to use drones to monitor crowd numbers in real-time at Marina Bay countdown

CNA2024-12-28

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will be deploying multiple drones to monitor crowd numbers in real-time at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025. Held from Dec 31 to the early hours of ...

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(Photo: SPF)\n    \n\n\n\n\nThe police will also make use of other crowd management measures during the countdown, such as the Mobicam.\nThe Mobicam is a camera that is used to monitor crowds. \nIt is equipped with a blinker, speakers and an electronic sign to enable officers at the Police Command Centre to broadcast both audio advisories and visual messages to members of the public. They can also be used to provide directions.\n\n\n\n\n\n      An Enhanced Mobicam, which incorporates a camera, blinker, speaker and electronic sign. (Photo: SPF)\n    \n\n\n\n\nLED-backed signs will also be put up to help members of the public find directions to transport nodes. 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