For organisations where it is pivotal in ensuring that personnel perform their duties effectively and efficiently, covering all compliance activities and patrols in designated areas.
Speed
Accelerates creation, rapid conducting of activities and completion of actions
Control
Ensuring optimal planning, performance management and task allocation.
Accountability
Facilitates ownership, integrity and ensuring adherence to protocols.
Visibility
Enhances transparency, meticulous oversight and precise reporting of activities.
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Checkpoints
A designated spot or asset in a location route or plan used for verifying the presence of a person at the checkpoint.
Routes
A route or plan is a predefined path that personnel follow either step-by-step or randomly to conduct the activity.
Scheduling
Organises days, times and personnel assignments to ensure continuous coverage and efficient resource allocation.
Assignment
Assignment or re-assignment of compliance activities or patrols to individuals to determine the most effective response.
NFC
NFC enables contactless communication between devices for secure data exchange and verification in close proximity.
QR
QR codes offer a quick, flexible and versatile method for verifying a location, due to it easily being scanned by mobile devices.
Barcode
Barcodes facilitate easy scanning for identification and verification of assets, products, devices or locations as a verification.
Geo-Locate
Geo-locate utilises the users location to determine and track precise geographical positions in real-time as a verification.
Tasks/Actions
Streamline the planning & tracking of tasks to ensure designated actions are completed & deadlines are met.
Report Incident
Reporting an incident involves documenting an unexpected event for immediate response and review.
Statuses
Use statuses to manage the stages and processed required of an event to move it from start to finish.
Mapping
Visualise the location of the event, threats and nearby locations using an integrated mapping tool.
Notifications
Automatic or manually triggered alerts and notifications using a wide range of communication methods.
Upload Media
Upload a wide range of files to support an event including photos, sound and video of any size from any device.
Data Restrictions
Management and control over user access & permissions defining which user group can use specific features.
Translate
Translate content to over 100 languages so wherever your event occurs, it can be accurately recorded and translated instantly.
Search
Powerful filtering facility and advanced query builder that allows users to customise search criteria, filter and interrogate data sets
Analysis
Map key metrics and unlimited reporting suites and dashboards using flexible widgets - add lists, counts, graphs & maps.
Audit Timeline
Transparency of all updates, actions and activities conducted on an event, displayed in a clear timeline.
Share & Export
Share events with team members, export to branded PDFs or interface with 3rd party systems via API endpoints.
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Versatile across sectors - enhancing safety & security, ensuring compliance, streamlining operations, and reducing costs. Offers real-time insights, improves response times, boosts satisfaction, and supports decision-making with comprehensive analytics. Scroll through and select your sector of choice to learn more.
Enhances security, ensures regulatory compliance, optimises operational efficiency, reduces costs, and improves tenant satisfaction across your real estate portfolio.
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Read morePatrol management refers to the organisation, supervision, and execution of security patrols within a designated area or property. It encompasses planning patrol routes, scheduling guard shifts, monitoring patrol execution, and ensuring that all specified checkpoints are visited within agreed-upon timeframes. The goal of patrol management is to provide effective surveillance and security coverage, ensuring that potential security threats are identified and addressed promptly.
Key components of patrol management include:
Patrol management is critical for various sectors, including residential communities, commercial properties, industrial sites, and public spaces, where maintaining a safe and secure environment is of utmost importance. Effective patrol management helps deter crime, enhance safety, and provide peace of mind to residents, employees, and visitors.
Patrol management is also referred to as:
These terms emphasise the system's function in organising, monitoring, and recording the activities of security personnel as they conduct their patrols across a designated area. These systems ensure that security guards complete their tours efficiently and effectively, covering all necessary checkpoints and reporting incidents in real time.
Patrol management systems offer several benefits that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of security operations. These benefits include:
By leveraging these benefits, organisations can ensure a high level of security and operational efficiency, ultimately contributing to the safety and well-being of the people and assets they protect.
Safety and security patrols at buildings and large locations are essential for maintaining a secure environment, deterring criminal activity, and ensuring the well-being of occupants and visitors. These patrols can vary in their approach and methodology, depending on the specific needs of the location, the layout of the premises, and the nature of the potential threats. Here are the different types of safety and security patrols commonly used:
Each type of patrol serves specific security and safety objectives and can be tailored to suit the unique requirements of buildings and large locations. The choice and implementation of patrol types depend on a comprehensive risk assessment, taking into account the potential threats, the nature of the premises, and the overall security strategy.
Compliance activities for safety and security are tasks and procedures undertaken by organisations to adhere to laws, regulations, standards, and best practices related to protecting people, assets, and information. These activities are crucial for minimising risk, ensuring workplace safety, and securing data and infrastructure. Key compliance activities include:
By engaging in these compliance activities, organisations can not only meet legal and regulatory requirements but also build a culture of safety and security that protects employees, customers, and business operations.
Compliance and regulatory inspections are critical processes across various industries, ensuring that organisations adhere to laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines that govern their operations. These inspections help in maintaining safety, protecting the environment, ensuring public health, and promoting fair business practices. Here are some examples:
Each type of inspection is tailored to the specific regulatory framework and industry standards relevant to the sector it addresses. The objective is not only to enforce compliance but also to educate and encourage organisations to adopt best practices for safety, quality, and sustainability.
In many cases, yes, you can use existing NFC (Near Field Communication) tags with a our patrol management platform. NFC tags are standardised and designed to be compatible with a wide range of devices and systems that use NFC technology for communication.
However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
In summary, while reusing NFC tags is often feasible and can be a cost-effective solution, it's important to verify compatibility, and ensure they meet the security and operational requirements of our patrol management system.
Typically customers will be up and running within 2-4 weeks depending on the level of configuration you require. You will experience a seamless onboarding process with us that includes a swift setup, intuitive configuration, user-centric training, straightforward reporting, and dedicated support to assist in every step.