QR-Patrol – Guard Tour Management System for Real-Time Security Patrols
The QR-Patrol system is a cloud-based, real-time guard tour system that utilizes QR-code tags, beacons, and NFC tags. With QR-Patrol, each scan immediately sends information to the web app, allowing instant management and supervision of structures and locations worldwide. QR-Patrol provides complete management over a variety of assets and facilities from a single, centralised platform, including warehouses, airports, and distant areas.

Real-Time Guard Patrol Monitoring, Anywhere, Anytime
- Real-Time Operations: QR-Patrol transmits data instantly the moment a guard scans a checkpoint or logs an incident, unlike traditional guard tour systems.
- Immediate Supervisor Access: Supervisors no longer wait until the end of a shift. They can monitor patrol activity live, from anywhere in the world, via the cloud platform.
- Instant Alerts for Critical Events: Security managers receive real-time notifications for missed checkpoints, SOS alarms, or unusual activity, enabling rapid responses within seconds.
- Proactive Security Management: Organisations can shift from reactive responses to proactive strategies through continuous visibility, reducing blind spots and delays.
- Accountability & Safety Boost: With transparent, real-time tracking, QR-Patrol enhances team accountability and strengthens guard and site safety.
Why Choose QR-Patrol – Advanced Guard Tour Patrol System in the UK

QR-Patrol offers a strong, future-ready solution that surpasses traditional guard tour systems for managing security operations in the UK. It is designed for both static and mobile patrols. Through GPS tracking, smartphone scanning, and reporting incidents immediately, QR-Patrol allows real-time monitoring.
This helps in being compliant with the standards like BS 7499 and GDPR, improving accountability, lowers risk. Despite of any environment from warehouses and office parks to remote or high-risk locations QR-Patrol works efficiently with features like Virtual Checkpoints, Man Down alerts, and customizable reporting.
You can manage teams, review reports, and respond to incidents from anywhere, at any time with its cloud-based platform. Whether you are a security firm or an in-house security department, QR-Patrol provides a scalable, efficient, and legally compliant way to improve your guard tour operations across the UK.
An integrated solution for guard tour monitoring
It is crucial for facility managers to have real-time visibility into security patrols on buildings, campuses, and industrial sites. An integrated platform for guard tracking, incident reporting, and compliance management, QR-Patrol provides a comprehensive guard tracking solution.
Every action, such as missed checkpoints or emergency alerts, is tracked and recorded immediately for quicker decisions and improved risk management. Guards scan QR codes, NFC tags, Beacons, or Virtual Checkpoints using GPS.
They can also attach photos, notes, or voice recordings for detailed reporting. Managers receive automated, custom reports aligned with protocols or client SLAs, ensuring compliance and accountability across single or multiple sites.

QR-Patrol Mobile App
Arm your security guards with the ultimate weapon to execute patrols

QR-Patrol web app
Track, Manage, Schedule guard tours in real-time remotely

QR-Patrol M.A.R.S.
Real-time mobile guard tour management
QR-Patrol Features – Everything You Need in One Platform
Real-Time Guard Tour
Our guard tour software allows you to track ongoing patrols from anywhere in the world.
Absolute Proof of Presence
Guarantee your staff were where they said they were with combined RFID and GPS.
Daily Occurrence Book
A fully digital security daily occurrence book that can be viewed remotely online.
Incident Reports
Track incidents with customisable Incident reports & automated email notifications.
Asset Tracking
Track loaned equipment with defined return periods & automated reminders.
Task Management
Our guard tour software allows you to assign tasks to on the fly with a full audit trail.
Lone Worker
Protect staff with fall detectors, panic alarms, automated regular check-ins and more.
Custom Forms
Create your own custom forms and lists to be used by on the mobile device in minutes.
Advanced Automated Reports
Detailed reports can be automatically generated & sent out by our guard tour software.
How Does Our Guard Tour Patrol System Work?
Getting started with using QR-Patrol takes only a few quick steps which need only take up the operations manager’s time:
Set Up Checkpoints
Log in to the QR-Patrol web app and name each checkpoint based on its location.
Place Checkpoints
Install QR codes, NFC tags, or Beacons at key patrol points across your site.
Start Patrol
Guards log in to the mobile app and simply press START to begin their patrol.
Scan Checkpoints
At each point, guards tap SCAN on their app to register activity instantly.
Real-Time Monitoring
Scans and events are sent live to the management web application so they can be monitored immediately.
Automated Reporting
Get summary reports at any time or schedule detailed reports to be generated automatically.
Subscribe now to a QR-Patrol Plan
QR-Patrol offers flexible subscription tiers that work for the budget and needs of any organisation. First, check our Version Comparison page for a quick checklist of the different features in our upgraded subscription tiers. You can choose based on what you need. You can also visit our QR-Patrol BASE, PRO, or GOLD pages for a more detailed explanation. Finally, go to the pricing page for your selected tier and choose any of the Guard license packages that fit your organization’s size and budget.
QR-Patrol GOLD
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Trail Workers
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Personalized Login Screen
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Branded Reports
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Virtual Checkpoints
Book a Live Demo of Our Guard Tour Patrol System
Security threats don’t wait—and neither should your patrols. With QR-Patrol, get real-time monitoring, instant alerts, and full compliance. Start with a no-cost demo of QR-Patrol for your organisation. Get a free 1-hour training session to help you get started.
Legal and Compliance Considerations for UK Security Patrol Tools
In the UK security industry, compliance with BS 7499, GDPR, and Health & Safety legislation is essential. QR-Patrol supports security firms by offering a real-time guard tour system that ensures transparency, accountability, and proper documentation of patrol activities.
From timestamped checkpoint scans to detailed incident logs, QR-Patrol delivers digital audit trails vital for inspections, client reporting, and legal protection. Guards can also submit photos, voice notes, and digital signatures directly through mobile devices, all stored securely on a GDPR-compliant cloud server.
Advanced features like Man Down alerts and automated reporting strengthen lone worker safety and risk management. Whether managing a small team or nationwide operation, QR-Patrol ensures compliance while enhancing service quality and reliability.

Future Trends in Guard Patrolling Technology

The future of security patrolling is being shaped by advances in real-time monitoring, smart mobility, and data-driven decision-making — and QR-Patrol is at the forefront of this transformation. As paper-based logs and static checkpoint systems fade away, QR-Patrol offers a cloud-based solution that includes instant alerts, GPS tracking, and mobile communication.
These innovations lead to faster responses, better awareness of situations, and improved safety for people and assets. QR-Patrol features Virtual Checkpoints, Man Down detection, and easy reporting, and it is changing how modern security team’s function.
In the future, integrating IoT, AI, and automation will develop the next generation of security services. By using QR-Patrol, providers can strengthen their operations, keep up with industry trends, and provide smarter, safer, and more efficient guard services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QR-Patrol and how does it work?
The QR-Patrol system is a cloud-based, real-time guard tour system that utilizes QR-code tags, beacons, and NFC tags. Guards scan immediately send information to the web app, allowing instant management and supervision of structures and locations worldwide.
How does QR-Patrol improve security operations compared to traditional guard tour systems?
QR-Patrol provides supervisors with full visibility and faster response times compared to paper logs and static systems.
Can QR-Patrol help with legal compliance in the UK?
Yes, QR-Patrol offers timestamped scans, incident records, and secure cloud storage to help with compliance with BS 7499, GDPR, and Health & Safety regulations.
What features does QR-Patrol offer for lone worker protection?
QR-Petrol protects lone worker safety with fall detectors, panic alarms, automated regular check-ins and GPS tracking.
Is QR-Patrol suitable for facility managers?
Of course. In addition to receiving automatic reports and ensuring responsibility across one or more sites, facility managers can monitor patrols, incidents, and compliance data in a single cloud-based platform.
How secure is the data stored on QR-Patrol?
All data is safely kept on a cloud server that complies with GDPR and has complete digital audit trails, safeguarding private security and compliance data.
Can QR-Patrol be customised to suit different businesses?
Yes, QR-Patrol is versatile for small teams or nationwide operations thanks to features like customisable forms, automated reports, and adjustable subscription tiers (BASE, PRO, and GOLD).
What industries can benefit from QR-Patrol?
Warehouses, airports, office parks, retail locations, and other remote or high-risk locations where real-time patrol monitoring is crucial all employ QR-Patrol.
How quickly can my team get started with QR-Patrol?
Installing checkpoints, configuring the web application, and downloading the mobile app are the only procedures required to set up QR-Patrol. You may get started right away with a free demo and training session.
Does QR-Patrol offer reports for clients and audits?
Yes, managers may ensure accountability and transparency by creating automatic, configurable reports for audits, client SLAs, and performance reviews.