Security Guard Tracking System

The PIPE - the Security Guard Tracking System used by over 100,000 security teams.

A proven security guard tracking system, over 100,000 organizations use The PIPE to accurately document proof of presence to keep people and facility safe, protect from liability, and maintain compliance.

How does a Security Guard Tracking System work?

How it Works

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  1. Start security patrol by using a guard identifier button.
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2. Perform your patrol.

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3. Record observations while on patrol (Optional).

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4. Downloaded PIPE data.  Repeat for the next patrol.

Watch a 1-Minute Demo of the Guard1 Security Guard Tracking System

Frequently Asked Questions about Security Guard Tracking Systems:

1. What is a Security Guard Tracking System?

Guard1's Security Guard Tracking System is an advanced electronic solution that modernizes traditional guard monitoring methods. It uses The PIPE, an electronic checkpoint reader, to scan memory buttons during patrols, providing real-time tracking, electronic Proof of Presence, and detailed reporting capabilities for security managers.

2. What are the main benefits of using Guard1 Security Guard Tracking System?

Guard1 offers numerous benefits:

  • Enhanced accountability through real-time tracking of guard movements
  • Simplified patrol processes with intuitive checkpoint scanning
  • Improved incident reporting with one-touch observation recording
  • Streamlined reporting, allowing quick generation of detailed guard activity logs
  • Reduced liability risks by ensuring consistent and documented security checks
  • Cost-effective solution with durable hardware and long battery life
  • Flexible checkpoint placement without need for wiring or batteries
  • Tamper-evident system, providing records of deliberate abuse or tampering attempts

3. What industries or types of facilities benefit most from using Guard1 Security Guard Tracking System?

Guard1 is versatile and benefits various industries, including commercial security, behavioral healthcare, long-term care facilities, government institutions, and correctional facilities. It's particularly useful for any organization requiring regular guard tracking and detailed activity logging.

4. How does Guard1 ensure data security and compliance with industry regulations?

Guard1 software is installed on your own workstation, ensuring that your data remains under your control. This local storage approach helps maintain data security and can assist in meeting various industry compliance requirements.

5. What kind of training and support does Guard1 provide for its Security Guard Tracking System users?

Guard1 offers world-class technical support from a US-based team.

6. What options are available for the Guard1 Security Guard Tracking System?

Guard1 offers three main base options to start with:

  • Guard1 Plus Mini System ($1,385): An entry-level system for guard tracking
  • Guard1 Plus Complete System ($2,995): Popular for security departments and guard companies
  • Guard1 Plus Server Edition ($5,995): A scalable solution for multiple sites and user.

To get started, click on the "build your system" button on the page.

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Make security guard patrols simple, easy, and accurate.

The PIPE security guard checkpoint system is simple and intuitive.  Touch the checkpoint with The PIPE and when you see a red light flash or hear a beep, it's recorded.  Your officers can start using it right away, so you can get up and running immediately.

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Protect from liability and never miss another check.

Set-up The PIPE with automatic reminders to make an audible beep at a time interval you set before your officers go on their next patrol.

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Track who is making checks and when they're made.

At the beginning of a patrol or shift, your officers will touch THE PIPE to their assigned officer identifier button so you always know who made the check and when it was made.

The world's most rugged data collector: The PIPE

Trusted by over 100,000 customers across dozens of industries, all around the world.

The PIPE

Accurate.

With Guard1 and The PIPE, you have an electronic record that proves exactly when and where checks are physically done.

Simple.

Using The PIPE makes it simple and quick to train officers and easy to complete required reporting.

Durable.

With it's rugged, waterproof and shock-resistant design, The PIPE can withstand the toughest environments all over the world.

Reliable.

Tamper-resistant and equipped with a typical battery life of 15-20 years, PIPE devices have made billions of checks.

Record incidents or observations with one touch.

Your officers can record observations while out on a tour by touching the corresponding memory button on the incident wallet, so you can get even more visibility into what's happening on tours.

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Create patrol reports in seconds.

No more flipping through page after page of documentation to find a particular check or all made and missed checks.  Create a report in seconds and get the information you need, when you need it.

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No more batteries or messy wiring for checkpoints.

All of our checkpoints do not require batteries or wiring, giving you the flexibility to place them wherever you need to in your facility.  Set-up is always quick and easy so you can get started with tours immediately.

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Find the Right Guard1 Security Guard Tracking System for You

Guard1 Plus Mini System

$1,385

Entry-level system for patrols

Guard1 Plus Complete System

$2,995

Our most popular system for security departments and guard companies

Guard1 Plus Server Edition

$5,995

Highly scalable to support multiple sites and users

13 reasons to choose Guard1

How Guard1's Security Guard Tracking System Compares to the Competition:

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Durable checkpoints made from stainless steel or black ABS plastic

Metal memory buttons with guaranteed unique IDs

The PIPE is a rugged and durable reader made of #301 stainless steel

The PIPE provides electronic records of deliberate tampering or abuse

The PIPE holds over 40,000+ reads

It's so rugged that even a microwave oven won't harm The PIPE

Up 20 year battery life in typical use

World class technical support from our US based - support team

5 year hardware warranty on The PIPE and battery

Powerful reporting 

Downloads in 10 seconds 

Waterproof

Guard1 software goes on your workstation - so you know your data is always yours

Made in the USA

Cheap Knock-Off Security Guard Tracking Systems

Thin plastic checkpoints that are easily broken

Memory buttons from third party vendors are not guaranteed unique

Plastic or aluminum readers easily broken 

No record of tampering or deliberate abuse

Depends on model

Susceptible to microwave and other abuse

Rechargeable batteries that wear out

Technical support from China or another foreign country

A one-year warranty (and just try to invoke it)

Software is basic and limited

Cable and connector that are easily broken

Susceptible to water damage

3rd party cloud software - do you know who is hosting your data?

Typically made in China

Frequently Asked Questions

What our customers have to say about using Guard1:

"Simple to use and intuitive"

Chris Garner

Alarms Technician

Carnegie Museums

 

"We know the guards are out there checking what they are supposed to be checking and finding the problems... It is simple to use and intuitive to figure out."

 

"The PIPE gets our people into areas they normally wouldn't get to"

J. Francis McCaffrey

Director of Safety Services

John Carroll University

 

"The PIPE gets our people into the areas they normally wouldn't get to.  Especially on a busy night, they wouldn't be in those places."

 

"I like Guard1 because the proof is right there"

Ron Hubbard

Site Manager

South Pointe Hospital

 

"It is a way to ensure the officers did the rounds... I like [GUARD1] because the proof is right there on paper.  It has a name and a time that people were there, so they can be held accountable."

 

"The PIPE gives our officer better presence around the facilities"

Craig DeOld

Security Manager

Hynes Security Administration

 

"We have been able to monitor what the guards are doing and where they are.  The PIPE gives our officers better presence around the facilities."

 

"It keeps everyone moving around and doing the rounds"

John Melvin

Chief Engineer

Courtyard by Marriott

 

"For me, it serves a good purpose.  It keeps everyone moving around and doing the rounds.  I can keep track of when they went there and if someone says that their car was broken into because the lights were not working.  I can prove them wrong."

 

"Very happy with the reliability"

Wayne Carter

Lieutenant

Kane County Sheriff's Department

 

"I am very happy with the reliability of GUARD1.  I now get all of the information I want.  It is also easy to download and get to the information when I need it.  It will protect me in a lawsuit because I know all the information is there."

 

"It's just been user friendly from the first day"

Matt Gilbert

Security Manager

Carnegie Museums

 

"It's just been user friendly from the first day.  The guards are really hands-on with it.  Their reports come back and we go over them and we can see what they've done.  It's led to a lot of positive feedback in helping us make sure the building is being taken care of."

 

"You have documentation of everything that occurs on a tour. That is a big help to us in terms of the accreditation process."

James R. Bigam

Director of Security and Safety

Medina Hospital

 

"One of the best things is that you have documentation of everything that occurs on a tour.  That is a big help to use in terms of the accreditation process.  For instance, we can what we call a "fire watch."... We need to document all of that and the GUARD1 Plus system does that, compiles a history on it, and provides proof if needed."

 

"It is a great system"

Eddie Roach

Facilities Engineer

Porter-Cable/Delta Machinery

 

"I talked to the guard service company that we use here to find out which guard tour system they have used and had the most luck with, and which they found the most durable.  They recommended GUARD1.  They said it is the simplest, least problematic, and most foolproof. It is a great system."

 

Still not sure which system is right for you?