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

Theory based on the hope that

individuals contemplating
a crime will not go through

of Patrol 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.

Observatio Sight is not the only one of the

n and basic 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 Preventing
safety hazards crimes

Results of
Observatio Reporting
incidents
Saving lives

ns
Protecting
Controlling
persons and
emergencies
property

Securing
evidence
 General
layout of a Entrances Emergency Location of
building or and exits routes equipment
area
People who What doors
occupy Restricted Client and gates
specific areas policies should be
locations secured

Location of
Knowledge
safety
of the law
hazards

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
Mechaniz
ed Patrol
Golf cart
Segway,
Etc.
 Mechanized Patrol Provides:

A rapid means of
A means of communication
Observation of a
moving through an where a telephone
large area
area quickly or two-way radio
is not available.
Mechaniz
GOOD OPEN DRIVE
ed Patrol- CONDITIO WINDOWS SAFELY
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Automobi
le
KEEP PARK VARY
AWAKE LEGALLY PATROL
PATTERN
Patrol Techniques

Fixed Patrol Irregular

Route Patrol Route

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

Preparatio Prior Events from

n for reports

Patrol-
Safety Hazards

Informatio Construction issues

n Needs
News Bulletins
 Flashlig Walkie-
ht Talkie
Preparatio
n for Pen/
Patrol- Notepad
Pencil
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
What to Policy
look for
on patrol
Safety Hazards

Violations of Law
 • Cabinets, safes, doors,
windows locked
• Signs of forced entry
Security • Gates and exits not secured
Breache • Unauthorized persons
s • Unauthorized vehicles
• Damaged fencing
 • Alcohol or Drug use
• Failure to wear
Identification
Violatio • Packages
ns of • Sign-in Policies
• Visitors
Compan • Unauthorized access to
y 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
Violatio
• Larceny
ns of • Trespassing
the Law • Breaking and Entering
Fire Control Systems
& Hazards:
Fire Control Systems
 Sprinkler Systems-Types

Wet System-
Dry System-
System is
System is
always filled
filled with air
with water
 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)-
System Sprinkler Riser Control Valve
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
Fire chemicals
Extinguish
ers Classified by
the types of
fires they will
extinguish
“A,B,C,D or K”
 • Remember Class
Type “A” “A” fires leave
Ashes
Extinguisher
s
• Ordinary
combustible
materials such as:
• Paper
• Wood
• Leaves, etc.
 • Remember Class
“B” – Things that
Boil
Type “B” • Liquids
• Gasoline
Extinguisher • Tar
s • Oils
• Oil based
paints

• Class “B”
extinguisher can
be used on Class
“A” fires
 • Remember Class
“C”-Things with
Type “C” Current
• Electrical
Extinguisher
s • Class “C”
Extinguisher can
be used on Class
“A” and “B” fires.
 • Remember Class
“D”-Things that
Dent when hit with
Class “D” a hammer.
Fires
Extinguisher • These are
combustible
metals such as
magnesium

• Class “D”
Extinguishers can
be used on Class
“A”, “B”, and “C”
fires
Class “K”
• Remember Class
Fire “K”- Things found
Extinguisher in the Kitchen

• Cooking Oils and

Animal Fats
 Violations of no smoking
regulations
Fire Defective fire extinguishers
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
Stationary
Recording 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.