Be specific about the visit
Describe what you want a site visit to consider and where those observations apply. A broad request to “check the property” is harder to scope than a brief that identifies the relevant areas, expected access, and reporting contact.
- Location: the address, site boundaries, and areas to consider.
- Timing: proposed days, visit windows, or frequency to discuss.
- Reporting: useful observations, the recipient, and the agreed contact process.
Match the arrangement to the need
A patrol visit is different from a guard remaining at a fixed post throughout a shift. If your main need involves continuous visitor access or a staffed entrance, include that requirement so the planning conversation can compare the arrangements.
- Describe whether the need is periodic observation or a continuous presence.
- Identify existing property procedures and the responsible site contact.
- Confirm scope and frequency explicitly; do not treat a visit as continuous coverage.
BEFORE YOU START
What to put in your brief
- Site address and property type
- Areas and observations to discuss
- Preferred visit windows or frequency
- Access arrangements, without disclosing codes
- Reporting recipient and coordination needs
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Patrol & site checks questions
What is the difference between mobile patrol and an on-site guard?
Mobile patrol involves visits or checks at agreed intervals. An on-site assignment provides a guard presence for agreed hours at a location. The service scope, schedule, staffing, and availability need to be confirmed for either arrangement.
How often would a patrol visit my property?
Visit frequency has not been set for your property. Include your proposed times or intervals in the brief; the location, scope, schedule, and available service must be reviewed before a frequency is agreed.
Is a patrol request an emergency response service?
The preview does not offer or confirm emergency response. Patrol planning concerns agreed site visits and reporting; do not rely on a draft brief for an urgent situation.
Related coverage guides
For questions about costs, timing, and preparing a request, see the security coverage checklist.