The Modern Guard1 Alternative
Simple, Reliable, & Affordable Modern Guard Management System with Real-time Professional Reporting
If you’re searching for a modern Guard1 alternative, you’re probably looking for more than just a way to see that security officers completed their patrols.
The security industry has changed. Clients now expect more than a guard simply checking a patrol point and generating a basic tour geotag. They want professional security reports including information, pictures and video, Incident Management and visibility, accountability, real-time alerts, and proof that your security team is doing its job.
So, AccountAbility offers a modern alternative to GUARD1 that is also easy to use, reliable, and affordable.
GUARD1 has established itself as a guard tour and “proof-of-presence solution”. Its traditional approach uses electronic checkpoints and readers to document when and where guards perform patrol checks. GUARD1 has advanced in that it does offer some additional software and mobile capabilities today.
But for security companies looking for a modern guard management system and simple mobile apps that combine patrol tracking, polished security reporting, incident management, scheduled detailed Daily Activity Reports, pictures and video, customer-facing reports, analytics and metrics, and security workforce accountability—as well as Exclusive Tools to Set Your Business Apart & Help You Grow—you have found us.
AccountAbility is the Modern Guard Management Alternative to GUARD1.
A Modern Alternative to Guard1 will smooth security operations for management, keep it simple for your mobile workforce, and retain clients. Call (800) 688-9633 or DEMO.
Real-time Professional Security Reports — Not Delayed Patrol Data
One of the biggest differences between this modern security management platform and a traditional guard tour system is what happens with the information while the security officer is performing their patrol rounds.
If you have used the GUARD1 “Pipe”, then you know that “The Pipe” does not transmit patrol data in real-time while a guard is actually on patrol.
GUARD1’s core guard tour system is designed to document proof of presence, after the fact. Guards use The PIPE to record checkpoint visits, upload their stops after their shift, then managers can generate reports showing patrol activity, officers, locations, incidents, and missed checks, after the shift is completed.
But…
- AccountAbility’s real-time report entries and alerts give you true situational awareness.
- That process can be shortened and smoothed out considerably with a modern, Real-time Security Guard App.
- Modern security clients want to know what happened? Where did it happen? When did it happen? Which officer reported it? What did the officer see? Was there a picture? What action was taken?…
They want to know that they are MORE SECURE.
So, how does AccountAbility’s GUARD1 alternative provide “better security”?
- When a security officer’s task is to carry a “pipe” or “wand” and walk to a location to tap a “button” then move on, that security officer has zero motivation to observe their surroundings.
- Alternatively, the AccountAbility Scanning App for Security Officers:
- Opens a mobile form revealing any instructions that management would like the guard to know
- Allows for speech-to-text (or typing) with built in spell-check and grammar to record something as simple as, “All clear”, or detail like, “The rust on the doorknob is making it more difficult to lock.”
- In the first example in the point above, a quick picture of the area pointing away from the checkpoint might serve.
- While in the second example in the point above, a picture or two of the lock and/ or door might serve as well.
BETTER OBSERVATIONS. BETTER SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. BETTER SECURITY.
AccountAbility is an ideal GUARD1 option.
Real-time reporting & alerts are important for your situational awareness & for your clients who want true accountability. Call (800) 688-9633 or request a DEMO.
AccountAbility was built around a simple idea: Security workforce management software should prove security services are professional and accountable, not simply record checkpoint scans.
The AccountAbility Security Workforce Management Platform combines guard tour and patrol tracking with mobile reporting, incident management, scheduled reports, geotagging, time stamps, customer reporting, security metrics, and many other useful functions.
The result is a system that allows security managers to observe and manage what is happening during a shift, receive that data in real-time alerts, and communicate that information to your clients in real-time or at a scheduled time.
AccountAbility Functions Include, but are not limited to:
- EXTENSIVE but Easy Customization Capabilities to Fit Your Specific Needs
- Guard tour and patrol tracking
QR, NFC, and “virtual checkpoint” (GPS/ Geofencing) options- iPhone, Android, and web-app mobile applications
- Scheduled Daily Activity Reports (DARs)
- Real-time Incident Reporting
- Optional pictures with all mobile reporting submissions
- Geotagging and time stamps
- Branded Security Reports
- Customer-facing reporting portals
- Incident heat mapping
- Security Officer Metrics
- Guard tracking and monitoring
- Mobile Supervisory tools
- Offline Scanning
- In-app Messaging
- Visitor management options
- Lone Worker Protection/ PANIC button
- Ultra-reliable and Secure App Platform
- Neighborhood and Business Watch Apps
- And much more, including ongoing development that makes this the best guard tour and patrol system for small business, or for any size company looking for a better solution
This combination makes AccountAbility more than a guard tour system. It is a super-secure security workforce management and dependable reporting platform.
DEMO this modern, real-time, feature-rich and customizable alternative to GUARD1 proof of presence system or call (800) 688-9633 today.
GUARD1 vs. AccountAbility: A Significant Difference
GUARD1 describes its traditional PIPE system as a way to electronically document proof of presence recording when and where checks were scanned. Its reporting tools can produce patrol reports, officer/location/incident reports, rule-based reports and other tour information, once the patrol is complete.
AccountAbility’s offers a broader, real-time security workforce management approach.
Capability | AccountAbility | GUARD1 |
Guard tour tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
Patrol/checkpoint verification | ✓ | ✓ |
Real-time checkpoint transmission | ✓ | GUARD1’s “The PIPE” does not transmit patrol data in real-time |
QR/NFC checkpoint options | ✓ | Primarily traditional PIPE/RFID ecosystem, with newer mobile options |
Scheduled Daily Activity Reports | ✓ | Reporting available |
Real-time incident reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
Optional pictures with submissions | ✓ | Photo capability exists in newer GUARD1 mobile offerings |
Branded customer reports | ✓ | Reporting/customization available |
Customer-facing reporting portal | ✓ | Varies by product/configuration |
Incident heat mapping | ✓ | Not a core traditional PIPE capability |
Security officer metrics | ✓ | Reporting/analytics available depending on configuration |
Geotagging/time stamps | ✓ | Location/time tracking available depending on product |
Mobile PANIC button | ✓ | Product capabilities vary |
Custom forms/reports | ✓ | Advanced reporting available |
Neighborhood/Business Watch option | ✓ | No |
Visitor management option | ✓ | Available capabilities vary |
U.S.-based 24/7 support | ✓ | General support available by phone and email 8 AM to 5 PM EST, with 24/7 support options |
Cloud-based workforce management | ✓ | Hosted options available |
The point is not that GUARD1 has no modern capabilities. It now does.
The difference is how broadly the AccountAbility platform is designed to support the modern security client’s expectations.
GUARD1’s legacy is electronic guard tour and proof-of-presence technology.
AccountAbility combines real-time patrol verification with checkpoint instructions, timestamps, data, and pictures with every report submission, a broader collection of security workforce management tools, reporting, customer communication, and unique and powerful features and functions to add security and—if you are a security officer agency—to help you grow.
Our name is ACCOUNTABILITY for a reason.
Get the modern Guard1 alternative you need in an affordable guard management system that is custom fit to your needs. Call (800) 688-9633 or DEMO.
Scheduled Daily Activity Reports
AccountAbility can automatically deliver scheduled Daily Activity Reports (DARs), providing your clients with polished and branded reports without requiring someone to manually compile a report after every shift.
AccountAbility also supports pictures, geotags and time stamps, helping turn routine officer activity into professional documentation that can be delivered to your clients in a variety of easy ways.
This is an important distinction.
Instead of simply telling a customer: “Guard completed patrol”, this reliable and affordable Modern GUARD1 Reporting Alternative can provide substantially more context:
- Real-time Patrol activity
- Officer activity
- Time and location information
- Incidents and observations
- Pictures and videos when applicable
- Checkpoint compliance
- Site-specific information
- Security metrics
- Customer-specific report types
This creates a more professional deliverable for your recipients and stronger accountability (there’s that word again) for the security services provider.
Pictures and Data Make Security Reports More Meaningful
A checkpoint scan proves that a particular event was recorded, but a well-designed security report tells the story surrounding that event and creates a much more aesthetically pleasing report for your client.
For a security operation, that transforms a routine patrol into useful operational intelligence.
For the customer, it provides something just as important: Visibility.
Instead of receiving a report filled primarily with timestamps and checkpoint verification, customers receive an informative record of what their security personnel actually observed and reported.
Easy for Guards. Easy for Management. An Easy Guard1 Alternative.
A security patrol tracking and reporting solution only works if people actually use it.
That sounds obvious, but complicated systems create problems. Security officers are working at all hours, under pressure, and they need technology that is straightforward.
AccountAbility has made simplicity a central part of its platform.
This system was developed through More Than 100,000 Hours of Experience Supporting the Security Officer Industry, with simplicity, reliability, affordability, and accountability serving as guiding principles. The security workforce software and app training includes regularly updated video tutorials and highly-illustrated user manuals to help both managers and field officers get started and stay on track. Scheduled Q & A can also be scheduled any time!
The “AccountAbility Mobile” App supports guard tours, checkpoint scanning, patrol tracking, reporting and other security functions. The security officer app is available through Apple and Google Play Stores for Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, and there is even a WEB-APP version for using on laptop, MAC and PC.
This means that you can easily provide your security officers with a modern mobile experience.
An easier Guard1 alternative than the modern AccountAbility security workforce management software and apps does not exist. DEMO or call (800) 688-9633 today.
Reliable Guard1 Reporting Alternative
Reliability is crucial in security.
A missed report is not simply an inconvenience. It can affect customer confidence, operational accountability, and potentially damage a security company’s reputation or even cause legal ramifications.
This is why it makes us proud and excited to share that since inception, AccountAbility has maintained 100% Successful Delivery of Scheduled DAR and Incident Reports. You simply CANNOT find a more reliable alternative to GUARD1.
The platform is also designed to operate with offline scanning capabilities, allowing security officers to continue working in situations where connectivity is temporarily unavailable.
In the security industry reliability means everything.
The officer submits the information. The system captures it. Management can access it. And the customer gets the report. Simple and dependable.
An Affordable Guard1 Alternative
Modern security technology does not have to mean expensive. It should not, in fact.
AccountAbility vigorously positions our platform around affordability and cost-effectiveness, recognizing that many security providers and security departments operate on tight margins.
This is especially important when comparing a complete modern security software solution with a hardware-dependent guard tour system.
The real question is not simply, “What does the software cost?”
It is: “What am I getting for the investment that will save me time and (if you’re a security officer agency) make me money?”
A system that combines real-time guard tour tracking, premium mobile security reporting, incident management, reliable scheduled DARs, pictures, custom reporting, guard metrics, GPS, Geofencing, and many other operational tools will replace multiple disconnected processes.
That makes AccountAbility an attractive GUARD1 alternative for companies that want more capability without unnecessary complexity or expense.
And simply, when you combine the Unique Tools To Help Your Security Business GROW linked above, there can be no more cost-effective GUARD1 alternative than AccountAbility.
Provide Your Clients With More Than a Checkpoint Report
Your customers are not really buying checkpoint scans.
- They are buying security, accountability and confidence.
- They want to know that their property is being monitored.
- They want proof.
- They want to know when officers were there.
- They want to know what officers found.
- And when something happens, they want to know about it.
Your security workforce easily and reliably collects that data through the Guard Tour Apps, which the system then transforms into a professional and informative security reporting experience.
With scheduled DARs, incident reports, pictures & video, time stamps, geotags, patrol data, security metrics and customizable reporting, you can give your clients a transparent and accountable representation of the work being performed.
That transforms security reporting from an administrative task into a customer-retention solution!
AccountAbility provides the perfect U.S.-based, U.S.-supported, and affordable alternative to the GUARD1 Pipe. Schedule a DEMO or call (800) 688-9633.
AccountAbility vs. GUARD1: Which Option Is Right for You?
GUARD1 is a well-established guard tour and electronic proof-of-presence platform, with decades of history and a large installed base. Its PIPE system is specifically designed to be rugged, simple and reliable for documenting patrol activity.
But security has evolved.
If your primary requirement is simply documenting patrol checkpoints, and you don’t mind the additional steps in uploading the pipe data after the shift and creating reports, GUARD1 may satisfy that requirement.
If you seek to smooth operations in real-time with a Modern Security Workforce Management platform that combines guard tours, patrol tracking, incident reporting, scheduled Daily Activity Reports, pictures, data, analytics, customer reporting, business-management capabilities, and exclusive growth tools — AccountAbility deserves a serious look.
AccountAbility Is Built for Modern Security.
It combines:
- Easy-to-use mobile technology
- Reliable security reporting
- Professional scheduled reports
- Pictures and video
- Real-time incident reporting
- Guard Tour and Patrol Tracking
- Customer-facing reports
- Internal reports
- Security metrics and analytics
- Customizable reports
- Geotagging and time stamps
- Exceptionally affordable pricing
- 24/7 U.S.-based EXPERT support
- Tools designed specifically for the security industry
That is what makes AccountAbility the choice for a modern alternative to GUARD1.
Ready to Upgrade Your Guard Management System?
If you have outgrown basic patrol verification it may be time to look at what a modern guard management platform can do.
Don’t just prove that your guards were there. Show your customers what your security team actually did with premium security reporting.