Guard tour system with GPS and NFC checkpoint verification

PatrolOS turns every patrol into a verifiable record. Officers scan NFC tags or QR codes at each checkpoint from their own phone, supervisors watch tours run live, and clients receive timestamped proof that the property was actually walked.

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How guard tours work in PatrolOS

Step 1
Map the checkpoints
Place checkpoints on each property with GPS coordinates and an optional NFC tag or QR label. Set the order, the expected interval and how far from the point a scan is allowed.
Step 2
Officers run the tour from their phone
The officer opens their shift, sees the next checkpoint and scans the tag or QR code. Location is captured with the scan, so a tour cannot be completed from the parking lot.
Step 3
Dispatch watches it live
Supervisors see tours in progress, completed scans and missed checkpoints on one map. Late or skipped points escalate automatically instead of showing up the next morning.
Step 4
The client gets the proof
Each tour rolls into a timestamped report with scan times, photos and any incidents raised along the route — the record clients ask for at renewal.

What is included

NFC and QR checkpoints

Use NFC tags where you want tamper resistance, printed QR codes where you want cheap and quick. Both record the same verified scan.

GPS-verified scans

Every scan carries device location and a timestamp, with a configurable distance tolerance per checkpoint.

Real-time patrol tracking

Live officer positions and breadcrumb history so you can reconstruct exactly where a patrol went.

Missed-checkpoint escalation

When a checkpoint is late past its window, the system alerts supervisors and logs the exception on the shift.

Randomized tour order

Avoid predictable routes on high-risk sites by shuffling checkpoint order between tours.

Offline scanning

Scans queue on the device in dead zones — parking garages, stairwells, rural sites — and sync when signal returns.

Photo and note capture

Attach photos or notes to a checkpoint so a broken gate or open door is documented at the point it was found.

Automatic tour reports

Daily activity reports assemble scans, incidents and hours for each property with no manual write-up.

Guard tours are in every plan

Flat monthly company pricing — checkpoints, tours and patrol tracking are never a paid add-on.

Starter
$249/mo
Up to 10 officers · 10 properties
Growth
$499/mo
Up to 25 officers · 30 properties
Professional
$799/mo
Up to 50 officers · 75 properties

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Guard tour system FAQ

What is a guard tour system?: A guard tour system records that officers physically visited defined checkpoints on a property, in the expected order and at the expected times. Officers scan an NFC tag or QR code at each point, and the system stores the time and location as verifiable proof of patrol.
Do officers need special guard tour hardware?: No. PatrolOS runs on the smartphone officers already carry, using the phone's NFC reader or camera. The only physical items are the checkpoint tags or printed QR labels on the property.
Does checkpoint scanning work without cell service?: Yes. Scans are stored on the device and upload automatically once the phone regains connectivity, so basement and rural checkpoints still register.
How do clients see the patrol record?: Completed tours feed client-facing reports showing each checkpoint, scan time and any incidents, so property managers can verify service without calling your office.
What does a guard tour system cost?: PatrolOS is billed per company, not per guard: Starter at $249/mo, Growth at $499/mo, Professional at $799/mo. Guard tours are included in every plan.