How do you monitor security guards through patrol rounds and checkpoints?

Short answer

Define checkpoints and routes for a site, then record checkpoint visits.
Compare expected points with received records and inspect overdue points against the configured interval.
Patrol monitoring shows data received by the system. It is not continuous GPS tracking or conclusive proof of physical presence.
4guards supports dispatcher-entered visits and accepts checkpoint codes. Verify the available field workflow before choosing tags or devices.

Configure rounds according to site organisation and post instructions; software configuration does not amend a security plan.
Annex 2 to the HG 301/2012 norms describes guard-service documents. A scan list does not automatically replace the applicable registers and formalities.

Official sources consulted on 2026-10-30:

Start with one site, its checkpoints and a route. Set the order and an interval for recurring rounds, and confirm patrol functionality is enabled in the account.
Start a round and record visits. Check point, time, method and agent association where supplied. Coordinates are optional and must be provided; they are not automatically measured.
Close the round and inspect missing points and the complete, incomplete or missed status. Overdue-point reporting uses positive route intervals, last records and the configured grace period.
Test submitting a record and refreshing the dispatcher view before field use. Do not assume QR/NFC works on every phone or that offline data syncs automatically.

Equating a checkpoint code with permanent location tracking or tamper-proof proof of presence.
Promising instant external notifications without a configured and verified delivery workflow.
Assuming physical route order is checked: round status uses recorded checkpoints, not GPS route validation.

Manage checkpoints with codes, routes, rounds and visit records by site and period. The panel includes manual entry by a dispatcher.
The service accepts a checkpoint code and optional agent and coordinate fields. An anonymous record does not authenticate the person by itself.
Checkpoint patrols are available from the Plus plan. Test the actual workflow with the team before field use. 4guards provides software, not guarding or intervention services.