Guard tour system
A guard tour system records that a patrol happened. Checkpoints along a route are scanned with a tag or code, and each scan is stored with a time, so a supervisor or client can see which stops were visited, in what order, and when.
Last updated 2026-11-10
Why it matters
Traditional systems used handheld wands and proprietary tags that cost money per checkpoint. Modern systems use a phone and standard NFC tags or QR codes, which removes the dedicated hardware.
The value of a tour system is evidence. A completed route with timestamps and location proves coverage to a client, an insurer or a court, and missed checkpoints show where coverage failed.
How InstaNotified handles it
Routes are built from checkpoints with time windows and instructions. Employees scan standard NFC tags or QR codes in the app, each scan carries GPS coordinates and a timestamp, and supervisors can watch progress and see missed checkpoints.
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