01Overview
What is the Instacom Guard Patrol System?
Instacom’s Guard Patrol digitises physical security rounds into verifiable, data-driven processes. Mobile devices or NFC readers capture guard presence at designated checkpoints via barcode or tag scanning. The platform immediately flags missed or late scans and logs timestamped, location-based records. Supervisors can then analyze route efficiency, redistribute resources, and integrate patrol metrics into broader safety KPIs.
Ensure accountability, limit risk and increase client satisfaction
Real-time guard monitoring application ensures proof of attendance and task management by capturing information on the go. Monitor and report all actions live, including automated alerts and notifications, allowing you to make informed decisions.
With our real-time Guard patrol solution, you can rest easy knowing that you can track guards live. With our solution you can ensure that your guards are working at maximum efficiency.
At a glance
- Instant Overview of your Business
- Measurable Data
- Real-time Digital Platform
- Manage your Risk Proactively
- Auditable Platform
- Automated Reporting
02Key Benefits
Why security companies use it
- 01Ensures guard accountability and eliminates false rounds
- 02Optimise patrol schedules to reduce overtime costs
- 03Provides transparent audit trails for compliance
03Key Features
What does the guard patrol system include?
- NFC & 2D barcode checkpoint scanning
- Scheduled & randomised route assignments
- Offline data capture with auto-sync
- Missed-scan alerts via SMS, email or PTT
Guard Patrol Functions
- Scan NFC Tags
- Predefine Patrol Routes (Rounds)
- Email Alerts/Notifications
- Email and Online Reporting
- SOS/Panic Tag
- Online Guard Patrol Dashboard and Monitoring (Requires PC Control license)
- Create daily Email Reports (Individual Site Report, Exception Report, Per Patrol Report, Region or All Site Report)
- Hybrid Online/Offline mode (App can work both in Online and Offline mode, Offline mode will prohibit live monitoring and alerts)
- Scan Barcode - SA ID/SA Driver License (Requires Access Module)
- Scan NFC in Checklist
- Voice Notes
- Send email report of Checklist on completion (Requires Standalone Checklist)
04Applications
Where is guard patrol monitoring used?
Perimeter checks at mining, energy, or corporate campuses
Night-time residential estate patrols
Critical infrastructure monitoring (e.g., substations, telecom sites)
Automated Guard Reports
Get automated reports of patrols conducted & patrols completed in intervals that work for you. Daily, weekly and monthly.
Task Driven Patrols
When paired with our Checklist solution, you can set up a task list for guards to complete once they reach tagging points. This ensures that guards are doing the appropriate checks to ensure sites are safe & secure.
05Video
See guard patrol monitoring in action
06FAQs
Guard patrol questions, answered
Is this a real-time platform?
Yes. Information is immediately available.
For what period of time, will my data history be available?
Period of 5 years, but you can also archive your information.
Will I receive notifications and alerts?
Yes, the system will notify and alert as it happens, as per customer requirement pre-configured.
Can I get reports?
Yes, the reports can be looked at any time and they can also be configured to be sent out automatically to a predefined email or emails.
Can I set my time frames on the system?
Yes, you may set time frames as required.
