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Patrolling TechniquesPatrolling Techniques


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Patrol DefinitionPatrol Definition

The act of moving about an areaThe act of moving about an area

especially by an authorized andespecially by an authorized and

trained person or group, fortrained person or group, forpurposes of observation,purposes of observation,

inspection, or securityinspection, or security


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EquipmentEquipment

UniformUniform

Shoes/BootsShoes/Boots

BadgeBadge HatHat

Duty BeltDuty Belt

Security License on handSecurity License on hand Company IDCompany ID


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Equipment Cont.Equipment Cont.

RadioRadio

HandcuffsHandcuffs

FlashlightFlashlight Non-lethal self defense (Pepper spray, Mace)Non-lethal self defense (Pepper spray, Mace)

Baton/AspBaton/Asp

NotepadNotepad

PenPen


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Post OrdersPost Orders

Each work site to which you will be assigned willEach work site to which you will be assigned will

have a set of POST ORDERS at the main securityhave a set of POST ORDERS at the main security

desk.desk.

The Post Orders explain your duties and the clientsThe Post Orders explain your duties and the clientsexpectations of Security Officers.expectations of Security Officers.

You must read and sign the Post Orders. You areYou must read and sign the Post Orders. You are

responsible for the information therein.responsible for the information therein.

Review the Post Orders periodically for new updatesReview the Post Orders periodically for new updates

and to refresh your memory.and to refresh your memory.


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Post Orders include:Post Orders include:

Officers duties, by day of week,Officers duties, by day of week,shift, and timeshift, and time

How to make patrol rounds; clockHow to make patrol rounds; clockkey locationskey locationsTelephone procedures and employeeTelephone procedures and employee

phone directoryphone directory Emergency procedures and phoneEmergency procedures and phone

numbersnumbers Post opening and closing proceduresPost opening and closing procedures


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Post Orders alsoPost Orders also

include:include: Access control proceduresAccess control procedures

Alarm systems mapAlarm systems map

Emergency exits mapEmergency exits map

Daily Activity Reports,Daily Activity Reports,Incident Reports, etc. Incident Reports, etc.

how to fill them outhow to fill them out

Truck gate proceduresTruck gate procedures

Parking lot / traffic controlParking lot / traffic control

proceduresprocedures


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Purposes of Patrol:Purposes of Patrol:

Detect and prevent fire, safety and healthDetect and prevent fire, safety and health

hazardshazards

Detect, prevent and deter theft, intrusion,Detect, prevent and deter theft, intrusion,vandalism, or other criminal or unauthorizedvandalism, or other criminal or unauthorized

activityactivity

Investigate as directed by the central alarmInvestigate as directed by the central alarm

panel, dispatcher or supervisorpanel, dispatcher or supervisor

Assist plant employees or managementAssist plant employees or management


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Purposes of Patrol:Purposes of Patrol:

Test and inspect the physicalTest and inspect the physical

security systemsecurity system Observe and report unusual eventsObserve and report unusual events

Respond to emergencies or outagesRespond to emergencies or outages

Observe and report violationsObserve and report violations


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Types of patrolTypes of patrol

FootFoot

VehicleVehicle

BicycleBicycle


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Types of Mobile PatrolsTypes of Mobile Patrols

External (yards,External (yards,

streets,streets,sidewalks,sidewalks,

parking lots)parking lots)

High Visibility (toHigh Visibility (to

deter securitydeter security

threats)threats)


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2 Major Principles of2 Major Principles of

PatrolPatrol Vary the routeVary the route

Vary the timeVary the time

These measures are toThese measures are to

prevent your patrolsprevent your patrolsfrom becoming routinefrom becoming routineand predictableand predictable
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Preparing for PatrolPreparing for Patrol

Get to know the client facility wellGet to know the client facility well Electrical controlsElectrical controls

Doors and windowsDoors and windows Emergency equipmentEmergency equipmentTelephonesTelephones

Water shut-off valvesWater shut-off valves Fire alarms and extinguishersFire alarms and extinguishers Hazardous materialsHazardous materials


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Preparing for PatrolPreparing for Patrol

Review any new reports, logs, orReview any new reports, logs, ormemorandums from previous shiftmemorandums from previous shift

Inspect your vehicleInspect your vehicle Check your flashlight and watchman clockCheck your flashlight and watchman clock Will your pen still write? Do you have a fieldWill your pen still write? Do you have a field

notebook?notebook? Are you required to use a hard hat, earplugs,Are you required to use a hard hat, earplugs,

or safety glasses?or safety glasses? Do you have your keys? Whistle? Radio orDo you have your keys? Whistle? Radio or

cell phone?cell phone?


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To enhance yourTo enhance your

ability to detectability to detect

unusual situations:unusual situations: Become familiarBecome familiar

with the centralwith the centralalarm stationalarm station

(alarms and CCTV(alarms and CCTVscreens)screens)

Get to know theGet to know thepeople in yourpeople in your

patrol environmentpatrol environment(professionally, not(professionally, notpersonally)personally)


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Note existing cracked windows, doorsNote existing cracked windows, doorsajar, scrape marks near doorknobs,ajar, scrape marks near doorknobs,etc. so they dont present a false alarmetc. so they dont present a false alarm

Check the maintenance tags onCheck the maintenance tags onequipmentequipment

Get to know the maintenance andGet to know the maintenance and

janitorial personnel and theirjanitorial personnel and theirproceduresprocedures


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Communication whileCommunication while

on Patrolon Patrol Listen before speaking into the radioListen before speaking into the radio

Depress the speak button for a moment beforeDepress the speak button for a moment before

and after speaking, to avoid truncationand after speaking, to avoid truncation

If an extended conversation is required, use theIf an extended conversation is required, use theradio to request a landlineradio to request a landline

Speak clearly and a little slower than normalSpeak clearly and a little slower than normal

Avoid unnecessary chatterAvoid unnecessary chatter

Do not use foul language (plenty of neighborsDo not use foul language (plenty of neighborshave scanners)have scanners)


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Tips for all PatrolsTips for all Patrols

(Foot and Mobile)(Foot and Mobile) Conduct a radio check before leavingConduct a radio check before leaving

Communicate periodically with BaseCommunicate periodically with Base

Avoid distractions; be observantAvoid distractions; be observant Use your field notebook; later, writeUse your field notebook; later, write

accurate reportsaccurate reports

Be cautiousBe cautious Avoid being silhouetted (especiallyAvoid being silhouetted (especially

on foot patrol)on foot patrol)


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Tips for VehicularTips for Vehicular

PatrolPatrol Dont play theDont play the

commercial radio loudcommercial radio loud

Avoid smokingAvoid smoking

Park behind suspiciousPark behind suspiciousvehicles or at an anglevehicles or at an angle

Park legallyPark legally

Do not transport othersDo not transport others

unless told to do sounless told to do so

Keep the windows openKeep the windows open

slightly (so you can hearslightly (so you can hear

and smell)and smell)


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More Tips forMore Tips for

Vehicular PatrolVehicular Patrol Dont use the flashing lights or the sirenDont use the flashing lights or the siren

unless there is a genuine emergencyunless there is a genuine emergency

Use spotlights carefullyUse spotlights carefully Inspect your vehicle before leavingInspect your vehicle before leaving

Lock your vehicle if you leave itLock your vehicle if you leave it

Use sight, hearing, and smellUse sight, hearing, and smell

Drive slowly and safelyDrive slowly and safely


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Defensive drivingDefensive driving

techniquestechniques Drive slow and no faster then speed limitDrive slow and no faster then speed limit

(your on a patrol observing(your on a patrol observing

Keep music off and concentrate drivingKeep music off and concentrate driving

Wear your seatbeltWear your seatbelt

Dont talk on phone while drivingDont talk on phone while driving

Stop at all stop signs and lightsStop at all stop signs and lights

Obey all traffic lawsObey all traffic laws Use 2 Hands on the wheelUse 2 Hands on the wheel


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Fixed PostFixed Post

Main entrancesMain entrances

GatesGates

DoorsDoors

LobbiesLobbies

Control CentersControl Centers


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Duties of fixed postDuties of fixed post

Control & Record Visitors/WorkersControl & Record Visitors/Workers

Keep control of Vehicles entering andKeep control of Vehicles entering and

leavingleaving

Package and Property ControlPackage and Property Control

CCTVCCTV

Checking ID CardsChecking ID Cards

Answering PhoneAnswering Phone


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Vehicle controlVehicle control

Checking Proper IDChecking Proper ID

Vehicle InspectionsVehicle Inspections

Logging Tag Number of VehicleLogging Tag Number of VehicleTime log Arrival and DepartureTime log Arrival and Departure

Contacting POC to get authorization toContacting POC to get authorization to

allow vehicle entryallow vehicle entry

Bomb Checks Mirror, Hood, TrunkBomb Checks Mirror, Hood, Trunk

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