What are mobile security patrols? 15 March 2022

What are mobile security patrols?

A mobile patrol service is a great alternative to having a static security officer. With this service, mobile patrol officers visit your premises at specific or random times. You’ll have control of the assignment – from areas to be covered, tasks to be done, to the schedule of rounds.

Mobile patrols cater to your specific instructions. These are some of the common tasks our mobile patrol officers do:

• Patrol the perimeter of properties
• Lock/unlock gates
• Secure doors and windows
• Set/unset the building alarm
• Provide access for contractors  
• Inspection of building for vandalism and damage
• Accompany employees for safety reasons
• Respond to building alarms and requests for assistance

It secures a greater area of your premises

If you have a large property, for example, a business park then a mobile patrol officer can move from one part of the site to another to ensure all areas assigned are secure. They can be asked to stop their vehicle to investigate incidents captured on CCTV, and other matters that pose a threat to the safety of the estate.

Prevents crime on your property

Mobile patrol officers and marked cars are an effective deterrent against unwanted visitors. Random patrols ensure opportunists are unable to anticipate the officer’s whereabouts and discourages them from committing criminal acts on your property.

Immediate response

Mobile patrol officers can respond quickly to alarms or requests for assistance. Being on the road already ensures they get to the location within minutes. They are trained in de-escalating situations and competent at providing first aid prior to the arrival of paramedics.

Conclusion

A mobile patrol service is a great alternative to hiring full time security officers for your premises. As well as cutting down nuisance behaviour and providing protection for your site, mobile patrols are considerably more economical than other physical security measures. The effectiveness of a mobile patrol service can be further enhanced with other security measures such as CCTV.