The Security Patrol features allows security personnel to check-in at various points on a patrol route and add pictures, notes or incident reports. The first step to using this feature is to configure routes and checkpoints on the mobile app. This user guide outlines how to create a patrol route and add new or existing checkpoints to a patrol route.
For a demonstration of the Security Patrol feature, refer to the following video:
Security Patrol - Creating Routes and Checkpoints Video
Create a Patrol Route
1. Select Security Patrol from the main menu.
2. Pick the Settings icon in the top right corner.
3. You will then see the list of patrol routes for your community. Select the + icon to add a new route.
4. Enter a name for the patrol route and click Save.
Add Patrol Checkpoints
1. Select the patrol route you just created from the patrol route list.
2. Select the + icon to add a checkpoint to the route.
3. You would be presented with two options:
Add a new checkpoint - select his option if you are creating a new checkpoint for the route. You will be able to add this checkpoints to other routes afterwards.
Add and existing checkpoint - select this option if you want to add an existing checkpoint to the patrol route.
4. If you selected Add a new checkpoint, enter a name for the checkpoint and click Scan the Tag to connect the NFC tag.
5. Hover your phone over the tag NFC tag, once it is scanned correctly you will see a green checkmark and pop-up message. Click the Save icon to add the checkpoint.
6. If you select Add an existing checkpoint, pick the desired checkpoint from the list.
7. Continue this process to add new or existing checkpoints until the route is complete.
6. To reorder the checkpoints, select the three lines beside a checkpoint and drag it to the appropriate position. This is only relevant if you require checkpoints to be completed in a specific order. For information on reordering, renaming, and deleting checkpoints, refer to the following guide: How to Reorder and Rename Checkpoints.
Additional Resources
- Security Patrol FAQ
- Security Patrol Setup
- How to Use the Security Patrol Feature on the Mobile App
- Security Patrol - Scheduling & Viewing Patrols Video