Patrol Techniques (2-Hrs)

This course focuses on the professional role of security patrols as a primary tool for loss prevention, deterrence, and situational control. Students begin by developing observation and awareness as foundational skills every security officer must apply during each shift. Emphasis is placed on vigilance, pattern recognition, and identifying irregularities before they escalate into incidents.

The course explains how strategic patrol planning improves effectiveness, including varying patrol routes, timing, and presence to reduce predictability and enhance deterrence. Students learn how patrol activities directly contribute to fire prevention, theft deterrence, safety hazard identification, and overall risk reduction across client properties.

Multiple patrol methods are covered, including foot patrols, vehicle patrols, and bicycle patrols, with instruction on when and why each method is appropriate based on environment, assignment type, and operational objectives. The course also examines the purpose and application of high-visibility versus low-visibility patrols, helping security professionals understand how presence, posture, and positioning influence behavior and threat deterrence.

A key component of this training is the practical use of human senses as operational tools. Students are taught how to sharpen visual, auditory, and environmental awareness to detect suspicious activity, safety risks, or changes in normal conditions.

This module equips security officers with a clear, professional understanding of patrol responsibilities, techniques, and decision-making, ensuring they can perform patrol duties confidently, lawfully, and effectively in real-world security environments.