The technology changing Mobile Patrol Security

Crimes like theft, property damage, and burglary still rank as the highest crimes perpetuated in Australia.

In the state of Victoria alone, there were over 268,000 reports of property and deception offences in 2020.

Keeping property, assets, and employees safe is a top priority for businesses. If your operation spans multiple sites or large-scale facilities, then the challenge of security becomes more complex.

Mobile patrols provide an effective solution, deterring crime and catching criminals across many sites. Recent developments in technology have boosted the capability of mobile patrols to make them more useful to businesses.

Learn more about the benefits of mobile patrols and the technologies being adopted to implement this security strategy.

How mobile patrols deter crime

They act as a visual deterrent

Mobile patrols implement a physical presence that acts as a deterrent to help discourage crime. A six-month controlled study found a 16% reduction in crime after employing private security. In addition, the researchers concluded that "a perceived certainty of punishment is causally associated with less crime."

Companies that adopt mobile patrols as part of their overall security will see a decrease in criminal attempts just by being there.

More incidents are reported

The presence of mobile security enables prosecution. Researchers in the same study above found private security not only decreased crime, but also increased the number of incidents reported by 49%.

Introducing new technology

Mobile patrols are an effective security strategy for companies because of the distribution of human labour and time. However, human capabilities do have their limitations, including vision, response time, and accountability.

Wilson Security has deployed a number of technologies to boost mobile patrol security. Patrols can increase their line of visibility with 360° rooftop cameras. Transparency and accountability can be addressed with intelligent AI dashcams and RFID tags. Response times can be reduced with RAPID alarm systems.

360° rooftop cameras

Installing 360° rooftop cameras on each patrol vehicle enables complete visibility of surroundings, ensuring no blind spots. These cameras capture in high definition and connect to an 8-channel digital video recorder capable of recording 1 terabyte of footage. Our 360 rooftop cameras can record footage both during the day and at night, ensuring that our patrol vehicles are able to keep track of all events that occur on the job.

Event tracing is livestreamed for real-time viewing and recorded for review at any time via client email channels. The camera system augments the ' 'guard's ability to surveil large areas without the fear of missing something while looking the other way.

Intelligent AI dashcams

For an organisation to trust a private security firm, there must be accountability and transparency in how the firm keep property and people safe. Wilson Security is installing dual-facing intelligent AI dashcams on patrol vehicles, which are combated with machine learning innovation to ensure driver and client safety.

Using facial recognition software, the dashcams can automatically monitor:

• Seatbelt use;
• Fatigued drivers;
• Cognitive and physical distractions; and
• Safe driving habits.

By monitoring these activities, Wilson Security can ensure their drivers and patrol guards are doing their best while on the job and are complying with safety regulations.

Patrol Verification reporting

Electronic data logging with RFID tags, can provide real-time reporting to ensure that a patrol officer is adhering to the site's scope and brief. Installed at various points on site, Wilson Security can provide information in real-time and see which guard is present on-site.

Patrol verification system provides on-site operational visibility and a timestamp for each visit, ensuring compliance and accountability to meet our clients' needs. This enhances our service by allowing us to track patrol officers in real-time and our responsiveness to events.

Instead of self-reporting at checkpoints, Wilson Security provides a more accurate picture of its security guards movements and cuts out the need for paperwork.

RAPID application

This is an integrated alarm response application that alerts security teams of any alarms and reports in real time. To correctly manage and monitor an alarm response, every Wilson Security employee uses the RAPID app to make sure they follow protocol at every stage.

The RAPID app not only provides real-time reporting, but can also alert the mobile patrol or security guard closest to the incident to provide the fastest response.

Protecting the future of your company

Working with Wilson Security means that your business operations can continue without you having to spend valuable time on security. We're committed to protecting your future by using the latest technology in our services to keep organisations safe.

If you're ready to deter theft and property damage, get real-time protection from criminals, and help your staff feel safe, then give Wilson Security a call today.