Why should a guard vary the route and timing of patrols?
- So that nobody watching can predict the guard's movements
- So that the guard needs to carry fewer keys on each round
- So that some areas of the site can be skipped each night
- So that patrols always finish before the shift is over
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A. So that nobody watching can predict the guard's movements
A fixed pattern lets an intruder time their activity for when the guard is elsewhere. Varying routes and times keeps every area equally likely to be checked; it is not a reason to skip areas.
Reference: Patrol techniques; guard pre-licensing curriculum, patrol module
Why is the first patrol of a shift usually the most thorough?
- It is the only patrol that the client will pay for
- It takes place when the most people are on the site
- It sets a baseline of how the site looks at the start
- It replaces the need for any later patrols that shift
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C. It sets a baseline of how the site looks at the start
A careful first round tells the guard what is normal: which lights are on, which doors are locked, what is parked where. Later changes then stand out. It does not replace later patrols.
Reference: Patrol techniques; guard pre-licensing curriculum, patrol module
What is the main advantage of foot patrol over vehicle patrol?
- Faster coverage of very large sites
- Closer inspection using all of the senses
- Better protection from bad weather
- More equipment can be carried on each round
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B. Closer inspection using all of the senses
On foot a guard can hear, smell and see details and can enter areas a vehicle cannot reach. Speed, shelter and carrying capacity are the advantages of vehicle patrol.
Reference: Patrol techniques; guard pre-licensing curriculum, patrol module