BLE, NFC, and QR checkpoint verification

Know a Patrol Happened — Don't Take Their Word For It

Guards check in at real checkpoints using BLE beacons, NFC tags, or QR codes, and Secureburg verifies they were actually there. No more paper logs, radio check-ins, or trusting that a round got walked.

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Guards check in from the mobile app. Managers set up checkpoints and intervals from the dashboard.

Secureburg mobile app home screen showing a green Patrol Active card with 6 checkpoints logged and an elapsed time of 2 hours 38 minutes

Guards see an Active Patrol indicator right on the home screen the moment a round starts.

A Patrol Log Is Only Useful If It's True

Paper patrol sheets get filled out at the end of a shift, not at each stop. Radio check-ins prove a guard was near a phone, not at a checkpoint. When a client asks whether the loading dock was actually checked at 2 a.m., "probably" isn't a good enough answer.

Secureburg verifies proximity at the moment of check-in, using whatever hardware fits each site — a BLE beacon, an NFC tag, or a printed QR code — and keeps a timestamped record of every round.

Everything You Need to Run Verified Patrols

Set it up once per site, then let the app do the verifying.

BLE Beacon Detection

The app scans for nearby Bluetooth beacons automatically when a check-in opens, so most checkpoints verify themselves without scanning anything.

NFC Tag Check-In

Tap a phone to an NFC tag mounted at a checkpoint for an instant, contact-based verification — useful for spots where a beacon isn't practical.

QR Code Scanning

Print and post a QR code at any location and let guards check in with the camera — no hardware to install or maintain.

Adjustable Proximity Sensitivity

Choose how close a guard needs to be before a beacon checkpoint verifies — from strict to relaxed, or set a custom sensitivity per site.

Configurable Patrol Intervals

Set how often each site needs to be checked — every 30 minutes, hourly, or whatever fits the contract — and every checkpoint follows it.

Duplicate Check-In Prevention

Already logged? The app shows when the checkpoint was last checked and exactly when it's due again, so guards aren't tempted to log the same stop twice.

Offline Support

Patrols keep working with no signal. Check-ins are stored on the device and sync automatically the moment connectivity returns.

Checkpoint Setup by Site and Floor

Configure every checkpoint's site, floor, and location name from Settings, attach a photo so it's easy to find, and test a beacon before guards ever rely on it.

Guards See Exactly What's Due

Open a patrol session and see every checkpoint on the route, how long ago it was last logged, and how many are due right now. No guessing which stop comes next.

  • Live elapsed timer and a running detections count for the session
  • Every checkpoint with its floor, location, and last check-in time
  • Overdue checkpoints flagged the moment they pass the interval
  • Check in from the same screen — no separate app or device
Secureburg guard patrol session for Riverside Plaza showing a live elapsed timer, 4 detections, 2 checkpoints, 2 due, and a checkpoint list with Room 1 and Room 2 each last logged 52 minutes ago
Secureburg check-in screen automatically detecting a nearby Walk-up Sensor beacon and confirming Room 1 while holding the phone still Secureburg checkpoint detected confirmation showing Room 2, Ground Floor, logged, with a green checkmark and a Done button

Verification Happens Automatically

Open a check-in and the app starts scanning for nearby BLE checkpoints right away — no scanning a code unless that's how the checkpoint is set up. If the beacon is close enough, the checkpoint is verified and logged automatically.

  • Automatic BLE detection, with NFC tap and QR scan as alternatives
  • Adjustable proximity sensitivity per site — from strict to relaxed, or a custom setting
  • A green confirmation the moment a checkpoint is logged
  • Duplicate check-ins are blocked until the next interval is due

Works with the checkpoint hardware you choose

Secureburg supports standard BLE beacons, NFC tags, and simple printed QR codes — pick whichever fits a location, or mix methods across a site. See pricing for how hardware and other usage-based items are handled.

From Setup to a Verified Round in Four Steps

Configure checkpoints once, then every patrol verifies itself.

STEP 1

Add your checkpoints

From Settings, create each checkpoint with its site, floor, and location, and choose BLE, NFC, or QR as the check-in method.

STEP 2

Set the interval

Choose how often the site needs to be patrolled, and tune proximity sensitivity if you're using beacons.

STEP 3

Guard walks the route

The app shows every checkpoint and what's due. Most BLE checkpoints verify automatically as the guard gets close.

STEP 4

Record syncs automatically

Completed checkpoints — and anything logged offline — sync to the dashboard, building a timestamped history per site and guard.

Guard Patrol & Checkpoint Software: FAQ

What is guard patrol and checkpoint software?

It's software that verifies a guard was physically present at a checkpoint during a patrol round, using BLE beacons, NFC tags, or QR codes, instead of relying on a paper log or a radio call.

How does BLE beacon check-in work?

When a guard opens a check-in, the app scans for nearby beacons automatically. If a configured beacon is detected close enough, the checkpoint verifies and logs itself — no scanning required.

Can I control how close a guard has to be to a beacon?

Yes. Each site can use a strict, standard, or relaxed proximity setting, or you can set a custom sensitivity — giving you control over how forgiving or exact the detection is.

What if a site doesn't have Bluetooth beacons?

Use NFC tags or a printed QR code instead. You can mix check-in methods across a single site depending on what fits each location.

Does patrol check-in work without an internet connection?

Yes. Check-ins are stored on the device while offline and sync automatically once the guard is back online, so you still get a complete, accurate record.

How do you stop a guard from logging the same checkpoint twice in a row?

The app shows when a checkpoint was last logged and when it's next due based on the site's patrol interval, and won't log a duplicate check-in before that window opens.

Can I test a beacon before relying on it?

Yes. Each checkpoint has a test option that scans for the configured beacon and confirms the mobile app can detect it before guards depend on it in the field.

Stop Guessing Whether a Round Got Walked

Set up your first checkpoint and see a verified round come through. Or book a demo and we'll walk through a setup that matches your sites.

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