Gwangjin-gu Installs Emergency Bells in Public Office Restrooms

‘ICT Smart Emergency Bell’ Installed in District Office and Community Service Center Restrooms by the 21st

Real-time Remote Reporting Transmits Situations to Police Stations for Rapid Emergency Response

Based on the Amendment to the Act on Public Restrooms, Contributing to Crime and Safety Accident Prevention

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is promoting the installation of emergency bells in government building restrooms to enhance the safety of local residents.

The emergency bell is a safety device that allows for quick requests for help in case of crime or emergency situations. According to the amendment to the Act on Public Restrooms, which will take effect next month, safety management facilities such as emergency bells must be mandatorily installed.

Accordingly, the district has begun installation work focusing on public government buildings, which serve as residents’ daily hubs. By the end of this month, 121 units will be installed in the district office and 337 units across 14 community service centers. However, Guui 2-dong will install them after the new community center is built.

The product is an ‘ICT Smart Emergency Bell’ incorporating information and communication technology, attached in visible places such as restroom partitions and washbasin walls. When the internal sensor detects movement, an automatic voice announces, “This is a safe restroom equipped with an emergency bell.”

Pressing the red button on the emergency bell immediately connects to the police station. Two-way voice communication allows users to report crisis situations, and emergency dispatch can also be requested. Once a report is received, the police promptly arrive at the scene.

District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho stated, “The emergency bell is an essential device that can quickly protect residents from various crimes and safety accidents,” adding, “We will do our best in safety management to create a happy and livable Gwangjin for our residents.”

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