Singapore (VNA) – Singapore will use new technologies and arrange nearly 2,000 police officers to ensure crow safety at the National Day Parade on August 9.
According to head of operations of the police’s Woodlands Division Superintendent Lee Han Sheng, a guided entry and exit system will help direct the public to designated entrances at Marina Bay Sands and regulate crowd movements, particularly when the crowds start to disperse at the end of the fireworks display.
Two lighted balloon directional signs are deployed in the vicinity of Raffles City to provide the public with directions to the nearest MRT station.
This is the first time Singapore has deployed the balloons, which will be mounted on stands and at heights of up to 2.8 metres to ensure visibility to the crowds.
Enhanced Mobicam, a monitoring system fitted with static surveillance cameras, is used in areas where crowds will be congregating on National Day, such as the War Memorial Park.
The Mobicam is equipped with a blinker, speakers and electronic signage, and will enable officers at the police command centre to broadcast both audio advisories and visual messages to the public.
Meanwhile, people can access Crowd@MarinaBay - a live map that allows the public to view real-time crowd levels and places that are closed off around the Marina Bay area.
Users can scan a QR code that will take them directly to a live map via their computers and mobile devices on National Day between 1.30pm and 10pm to help them plan their evening.
This QR code will also be displayed around the Marina Bay area, while the live maps will be displayed on TV screens at selected MRT stations.
According to the Straits Times, there will also be security checks at all entry points into the Padang, where the parade will be held. These include bag checks, walk-through metal detectors and X-ray machines.
Security barricades and vehicle barriers will be laid around the Padang, and at areas where crowds are expected to congregate. The possession and flying of drones will also be prohibited./.
