What is meant by Guard tour?
A "guard tour" refers to the regular inspection and monitoring of a specific area or facility by security personnel. During a guard tour, security personnel follow predefined routes or checkpoints to ensure that all areas are properly monitored and potential security risks can be identified. Typically, various activities are performed during a guard tour, such as checking doors and windows, inspecting security systems, or identifying suspicious activities.
Typical functions of software in the "guard tour" domain are:
- Route planning and management: The software allows for the definition of guard tour routes or areas and the establishment of checkpoints or tasks along the route.
- Time-scheduled tours: The software supports the planning and execution of guard tours at scheduled times or intervals to ensure regular monitoring.
- Electronic checkpoints: The software provides the ability to set up electronic checkpoints at the control points where security personnel can document the completion of a specific section of the tour.
- Barcode or RFID integration: The software can integrate with barcode or RFID systems to allow scanning of tags or labels at the checkpoints and automatically record the tour activities.
- Real-time monitoring: The software enables real-time monitoring of guard tours to ensure that security personnel follow the planned routes properly and complete all checkpoints.
- Alerting on deviations: The software sends automatic notifications or alarms to security personnel or supervisors in case of deviations or delays in conducting the guard tour.