Security guard company Q&A
How do I report a security incident to the client?
Short answer
- The guard opens the incident from the field app as soon as it happens.
- Picks the incident type (break-in, false alarm, conflict, technical fault) and adds a description and photos.
- The incident becomes immediately visible to the dispatcher, who assesses severity.
- Urgent incidents are automatically escalated to the site manager and, if warranted, to the client.
- The final report is generated in a standard format, ready to send or attach to the site file.
What the law says (brief)
- Law 333/2003 on the protection of objectives — the guard must report any event that affects the site's safety.
- Government Decision 301/2012 — the methodological norms require written records of incidents and the measures taken during a shift.
Practical examples
- Example: the guard spots a forced access door at a warehouse at 2:14 AM. They open the incident in the app, add 3 photos and a description, and the system automatically alerts the site manager and dispatcher, escalating to the client if the incident is flagged critical.
Common mistakes
- The incident is reported verbally, by phone, with no written record — there's no later proof for the client or insurer.
- The report reaches the client days late, when the urgency called for immediate notification.
- No photos or evidence are attached to the incident, which weakens any later claim.
How 4guards helps
- Field incident reporting, with photos attached directly from the guard's mobile app.
- Automatic escalation to the manager and client for incidents flagged urgent.
- A complete per-site incident history, accessible to the client through dedicated access.