Singapore police will deploy drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the massive crowds expected at the New Year's Eve countdowns in Marina Bay and Singapore Sports Hub. Over 800 officers will also be deployed to ensure safety.
Drones, which will be flown over water by members of the Aerial Response Team, are equipped with sensors that can pick up movements on the ground.The new year countdowns at Marina Bay and Singapore Sports Hub will see police deploy drones and tap artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the crowd, which is expected to swell to about 500,000 revellers. Revealing their plans to keep the countdown events safe, police on Dec 27 said more than 800 officers will also be on the ground.
They include officers from the Special Operations Command, Protective Security Command, Public Transport Security Command, Police Coast Guard, Traffic Police and Emergency Response Teams.Some of the officers will be managing the crowds at the Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade, The Promontory and One Fullerton/Merlion Park, the Stadium Roar and Water Sports Centre, said the police. Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) of Police Wong Keng Hoe, who is commander of the Central Division, said: “During this event, we can expect delays in travelling time, train bypasses at crowded MRT stations and closures of waterfronts to prevent overcapacity.”4 men accused of flying drones in protected areas Some entrances and exits of MRT stations around Marina Bay and the Kallang Basin will be closed to regulate crowd flow in the event of overcrowding. Trains may also skip affected stations such as Bayfront and Stadium MRT Station to divert the crowd away. As in past years, the authorities will leverage technology to aid in crowd control measures, DAC Wong said. “We will be using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), live cameras and signage. These have proven to be very effective for us, especially in sense-making,” he added. The UAVs are equipped with both thermal and visual sensors that can pick up movements on the ground. They are also built with speakers that can broadcast public announcements or safety messages in the event of an emergenc
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