E. Patrol Procedures

Basic Security Guard Training
Patrol Procedures
1. List five purposes of patrol.
2. List two types of patrol.
3. List four types of things to
look for while on patrol.
4. List two types of sprinkler
systems.
5. List two types of fire
extinguishers.
Patrols reduce the opportunity
or change the mind of others to
commit a crime.
The “Theory of Patrol” is based

Theory of on the hope that individuals
contemplating a crime will not go
Patrol
through with it knowing
someone with authority to
legally stop them is near by.
The presence of someone with

authority may not keep someone
from planning a crime but it can
minimize the opportunity for
carrying it out.
Observation and perception
Gain Knowledge
Purpose Prevention
of Patrol
Corrective Action
Reporting
One of the main functions of a security
guard is to observe.
The basic premise of protection is

observation.
Observation Sight is not the only one of the basic

and senses used.
Perception
Hearing, smell and touch are senses
used in observation and perception.
Psychological factors, emotions &

prejudices may also alter what is
observed
Identifying
suspicious people
Identifying safety
Preventing crimes
hazards
Results of Reporting incidents Saving lives
Observations
Protecting persons Controlling

and property emergencies
Securing evidence
General layout
Entrances and Emergency Location of
of a building or
exits routes equipment
area
People who What doors and

occupy specific Restricted areas Client policies gates should be
locations secured
Location of Knowledge of
safety hazards the law
Things you should know:

Removing or reporting hazards
as they are discovered
Identifying unsecured areas and

materials which are vulnerable
to theft and vandalism
Prevention
Preventing Damage due to fire
or other causes
Maintaining visibility, crimes are

rarely committed in the
presence of a security guard
Corrective Action
Some require the Security Officer to

become actively involved
The Security Officer sees a small fire and

extinguishes the fire before it spreads.
Locking an unlocked door, gate or

window
Corrective Action, cont.
Some require the security guard to start

the corrective action
The security guard sees a larger fire,

sounds the alarm, evacuates the building
and notifies the fire department
Notifying of an elevator malfunction or

water leak
There are many times when a
security guard can do nothing
about a situation except report it
Direct action may be beyond your

skill or authority
Reporting
Reports may be written or oral
All actions taken should be

documented
Foot Patrol-the most
basic form of patrol
Types of
Patrol
Mechanized Patrol
Fixed Post
Line Patrol
Foot
Patrol
Random Patrol
Moving Patrol
Automobile
Bicycle
Mechanized
Patrol
Golf cart
Segway, Etc.
Mechanized Patrol Provides:
A rapid means of
A means of moving communication where
Observation of a large
through an area a telephone or two-
area
quickly way radio is not
available.
Mechanized GOOD OPEN DRIVE SAFELY
CONDITION WINDOWS
Patrol-
Automobile
KEEP AWAKE PARK LEGALLY VARY PATROL
PATTERN
Patrol Techniques
Fixed Patrol Irregular Patrol

Route Route
Conspicuous Inconspicuous
Patrol Patrol
Fixed Patrol
Route • A fixed patrol
is one that
follows a
specific route
Irregular Patrol
Route • Irregular patrol
is changed every
time a tour of
the area is made
Conspicuous
Patrol • This method of
patrol means the
security guard is
very visible
Inconspicuous
Patrol • The primary
purpose of this
type of patrol is
to “catch”
someone
What do I need
What am I
to know about
going to do?
this task?
What do I need
to accomplish
this task?
Preparation for Patrol

Neat
Preparation Clean
for Patrol-
Personal Well Groomed

Appearance
Clean and pressed

uniform
Pre-shift briefings
Preparation Prior Events from reports

for Patrol-
Safety Hazards
Information Construction issues

Needs
News Bulletins
Walkie-
Flashlight
Talkie
Preparation
for Patrol- Pen/Pencil Notepad
Equipment
Keys
When utilizing a vehicle inspect the vehicle for……
Check fluid levels: oil, water, fuel
Check brakes, tires, lights, turn signals, horn,
wipers, etc.
Check all emergency equipment
If the vehicle was used to transport, check the
passenger area for articles left in the vehicle
and for general cleanliness.
Security Breaches
Violations of Company
Policy
What to look
for on patrol
Safety Hazards
Violations of Law
• Cabinets, safes, doors, windows
locked
• Signs of forced entry
Security • Gates and exits not secured
Breaches • Unauthorized persons
• Unauthorized vehicles
• Damaged fencing
• Alcohol or Drug use
• Failure to wear Identification
Violations • Packages
of • Sign-in Policies
• Visitors
Company • Unauthorized access to
Policy restricted areas
• Unsafe equipment operation
• Improperly stacked materials
• Wet/Slippery floors
• Absence of Warning Signs
Safety • Poorly lit areas
Hazards • Weather related conditions
• Chemical Spills
• Blocked/Locked Exits
• Fighting
• Communicating Threats
Violations • Larceny
of the Law • Trespassing
• Breaking and Entering
Fire Control Systems
& Hazards:
Fire Control Systems
Sprinkler Systems-Types
Wet System- Dry System-

System is always System is filled
filled with water with air
Sprinkler Riser-Located where the sprinkler
system enters the
building
Post Indicator Valve (P.I.V.)-Looks like a post

and indicates if the valve
is open or shut
Sprinkler O.S.&Y. (Outside Stem and Yoke)-Sprinkler

Riser Control Valve
System Parts
Yard Hydrant-The same as regular Fire
Hydrants
Hose House-House fire hose and hydrant

inside the building
May be filled with
Water, Foam,
Carbon Dioxide, or
dry chemicals
Fire
Extinguishers
Classified by the
types of fires they
will extinguish
“A,B,C,D or K”
• Remember Class “A”
Type “A” fires leave Ashes
Extinguishers
• Ordinary combustible
materials such as:
• Paper
• Wood
• Leaves, etc.
• Remember Class “B” –
Things that Boil
• Liquids
Type “B” • Gasoline
Extinguishers • Tar
• Oils
• Oil based paints
• Class “B” extinguisher

can be used on Class
“A” fires
• Remember Class “C”-
Type “C” Things with Current
Extinguishers • Electrical
• Class “C” Extinguisher

“A” and “B” fires.
• Remember Class “D”-
Class “D” Fires Things that Dent when
hit with a hammer.
Extinguisher
• These are combustible
metals such as
magnesium
• Class “D” Extinguishers

“A”, “B”, and “C” fires
Class “K” Fire • Remember Class “K”-
Extinguisher Things found in the
Kitchen
• Cooking Oils and

Animal Fats
Violations of no smoking regulations
Defective fire extinguishers
Fire Hazards- Defective Sprinkler valves
Improper storage of flammables
What do I
Insufficient clearances
look for?
Electrical equipment left running
Unlocked gas pumps or containers
“Watch Clocks”
Patrol Tour
Recording Stationary Clocks
Systems
Electronic or
Computer Based
1. List five purposes of patrol.
2. List two types of patrol.
3. List four types of things to
look for while on patrol.
4. List two types of sprinkler
systems.
5. List two types of fire
extinguishers.

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Basic Security Guard Training

The “Theory of Patrol” is based

The presence of someone with

The basic premise of protection is

Observation Sight is not the only one of the basic

Psychological factors, emotions &

Results of Reporting incidents Saving lives

Protecting persons Controlling

People who What doors and

Things you should know:

Identifying unsecured areas and

Maintaining visibility, crimes are

Some require the Security Officer to

The Security Officer sees a small fire and

Locking an unlocked door, gate or

Some require the security guard to start

The security guard sees a larger fire,

Notifying of an elevator malfunction or

Direct action may be beyond your

All actions taken should be

Fixed Patrol Irregular Patrol

Preparation for Patrol

Personal Well Groomed

Clean and pressed

Preparation Prior Events from reports

Information Construction issues

Wet System- Dry System-

Post Indicator Valve (P.I.V.)-Looks like a post

Sprinkler O.S.&Y. (Outside Stem and Yoke)-Sprinkler

Hose House-House fire hose and hydrant

• Class “B” extinguisher

• Class “C” Extinguisher

• Class “D” Extinguishers

• Cooking Oils and

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