A daily activity report is one of the primary reports that not only play a critical role in updating the client about the security guard services delivered on site but also act as tangible evidence if required.
Technology has changed the way incidents are reported with GuardsPro guard tour system leading the way. Equipped with a web and mobile patrol app, it is simplifying reporting.
Security guards need to pay attention to details and include the following things to ensure they are delivering quality daily activity reports that meet the industry standards.
Start And End Time Of The Shift
The first and the most important part of creating the perfect daily activity report begins the moment you check-in on the client property. It is important that DARs reflect the actual time of starting the shift than when it was supposed to. Don’t round off the figures as it can create a wrong impression on the clients and make things worse if this doc makes it to the court.
To eliminate the scenarios where a daily activity report can be manipulated, GuardsPro guard tour system comes to rescue. Its mobile patrol app allows security guards to check-in/out of client site live and notify the back-office users instantly.
While the geofence feature of GuardsPro prevents the security guards from checking-in unless they are physically present on-site, leaving no scope for manipulation.
Descriptive Activity Details
Believe it or not, finding the right balance between providing relevant and detailed information of tasks completed on-site is a real struggle for every guard. But, truth be told, they must include who, what, when, where, and why of every activity performed.
It lets the back-office users and clients, who aren’t present on-site, to supervise on-site activities and make sure the guards were actually active throughout their shift.
Despite being detailed, clients should be able to easily go through the reports in a glance and quickly find important information. In case, clients have specific requirements that will require special reports, GuardsPro guard tour system allows the back-office users to customize them by defining the specific criteria.
Jargon-Free Language
A daily activity report should be written by the security guards keeping the reader in mind. After all, these reports aren’t just meant to be read only by the back-office users. There are some codes and abbreviations suitable for communication between the security team members, but not when a client is going to read through the same report.
Since they aren’t aware of the jargon used in the industry, it can easily confuse them. Which is why it’s highly recommended that security guards refrain themselves from using such language. It’s important they keep it simple and factual. Opinions and speculations should not become part of daily activity reports but details of sensitive areas of the property should be included, without showing off their vocabulary.
Photo, Video, And Audio Files
A few years ago, when paper reports were the only way to know what happened on-site, there was no way to prove the facts jotted down on the reports. But, today technology has bestowed upon us the opportunity of adding a photo, video, or even audio file to add more value to the reports. They help clients to get a better insight into the situation to provide instructions for taking appropriate actions.
All a security guard needs is a smartphone and install GuardsPro mobile patrol app to get started. To add credibility, it timestamps every photo, video, and audio file shared.
Unusual Occurrence On-Site
While much may not be happening on the site daily, but whenever any unusual activity is spotted on site, it must be reported. Do include the details of the activity in your DAR. The security guards can also include video using the watch mode of the GuardsPro mobile app, to make the report comprehensive.
This not only reaffirms the client of the quality of services rendered on the site but also frees the guard and the private patrol company of the liability of not reporting the incident, in case police or other law enforcement agencies are involved.
GuardsPro Is Making It All Possible
GuardsPro is the leading security guard management platform trusted by hundreds of security guard companies to manage their security operations across the globe. One part of it that strikes our clients the most is it’s functional yet easy to use security guard reporting software. From daily activity reports to complete site tour reports, it helps them deliver the best to their clients. Sign up for a 30-day free trial right away to explore all GuardsPro features. For more information, head to our website.
