Mobile Patrol Security Services for Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough
Mobile patrol security provides the essential after-hours visibility and presence required to protect commercial buildings, car yards, warehouses, tourism properties, and industrial businesses across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough. ClearWatch NZ delivers PSPLA-licensed patrol officers, marked patrol vehicles, GPS-verified reporting, and structured patrol routines that reduce theft, vandalism, trespassing, and property damage. Our patrol services are designed for properties that require consistent monitoring but do not need a full-time static guard, making them a cost-effective and highly adaptable security option.
Businesses across Nelson, Richmond, Stoke, Motueka, Mapua, Brightwater, Blenheim, Picton, and Renwick rely on our patrols to maintain security during the most vulnerable hours – evenings, overnight periods, weekends, and public holidays. Whether you manage a single property or multiple sites, ClearWatch NZ provides customised patrol solutions that match your risk profile, operations, and industry needs.
Why Mobile Patrols Matter for Property Security
Mobile patrols create a strong, high-visibility presence that discourages intruders from approaching your premises. They are especially useful for properties with large outdoor spaces, multiple access points, or high-value assets that need regular inspection throughout the night. Unlike CCTV alone, mobile patrols physically check doors, windows, perimeters, equipment, and vehicles – ensuring issues are detected early. They are also a practical alternative to static guards, offering wide coverage at a lower cost while maintaining an active deterrent presence.
Mobile patrols matter because they deliver:
- A visible deterrent that discourages intruders
- Unpredictable patrol times that disrupt criminal planning
- Cost-effective security for multi-building properties
- Rapid presence in high-risk zones after closing hours
- Active inspection of access points and blind spots
- Hazard identification for liability reduction
Early warning when something appears out of place
Our Mobile Patrol Services
ClearWatch NZ offers a range of mobile patrol service types to suit different industries, risk levels, and operational hours. Each service type follows a structured patrol plan, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with your property’s specific vulnerabilities. Our patrol strategy focuses on deterrence, real-time inspection, and proactive reporting, ensuring strong coverage across commercial, retail, industrial, and tourism sectors.
Randomised Patrols (Strongest Deterrent)
Randomised patrols provide unpredictable coverage by varying patrol times, routes, entry points, and inspection sequences. This unpredictability makes it extremely difficult for intruders to plan a break-in or identify security gaps. Randomised patrols are ideal for areas where criminal behaviour relies on predictable patterns, and they provide enhanced deterrence for both indoor and outdoor assets.
Examples of randomised patrol patterns include:
- Changing the order of boundary and door inspections
- Adjusting the number of visits per shift
- Varying time intervals between patrols
- Conducting additional passes if suspicious activity is noticed
- Approaching the property from different road paths
Scheduled Patrols
Scheduled patrols occur at fixed times based on your operational needs and risk level. This type of patrol ensures that essential checks happen consistently – particularly at closing, midnight, and early morning. Businesses that rely on predictable lock-up routines or have specific compliance requirements benefit greatly from scheduled patrols.
Scheduled patrols are commonly requested for:
- Lock-up verification at closing time
- Midnight door and window checks
- Early morning opening checks
- Lighting inspections after sunset
- Loading dock security verification
- Alarm panel status checks
Multi-Site Patrols
Multi-site patrols are designed for businesses operating across several locations or with multiple buildings within the same property. ClearWatch NZ coordinates routes and patrol intervals across all your sites, ensuring balanced, high-visibility coverage without unnecessary cost. This ensures each property receives the correct number of visits relative to its risk and layout.
Multi-site patrols are ideal for:
- Chains and franchises
- Warehouses across different suburbs
- Car yards with separate display areas
- Industrial facilities with multiple buildings
- Tourism properties with cabins or separate zones
Vehicle Patrol Units
Our marked patrol vehicles enhance visibility and allow officers to move quickly across wide geographical areas. They are equipped with safety gear, communications equipment, and digital tools that improve patrol accuracy and accountability. A visible patrol vehicle is often enough to discourage trespassers or reduce late-night loitering.
Our vehicle patrol units include:
- High-visibility reflective markings
- Roof-mounted lighting for visibility
- GPS checkpoint scanners
- Communication equipment
- Onboard reporting systems
- Safety and hazard equipment
Patrol Duties & What’s Included
Every mobile patrol conducted by ClearWatch NZ follows a structured operational plan aligned with your site’s vulnerabilities and high-risk zones. Our officers perform detailed inspections, document findings, secure access points, and respond to suspicious activity immediately. Patrol duties go far beyond simple drive-by checks – they include hands-on assessment of your property’s physical condition and security posture.
Perimeter Patrols & Fence-Line Checks
Perimeter patrols are essential for identifying early signs of intrusion or tampering before a break-in occurs. Officers physically inspect boundary lines and surrounding areas, ensuring no gaps, damage, or suspicious activity is present. This helps stop intruders long before they reach your building.
Perimeter patrols include:
- Fence and gate inspections
- Lock integrity checks
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Foliage or hedge line checks
- Vehicle approach zone inspections
- Lighting and visibility assessments
Door, Window & Lock-Up Verification
Intruders often target weak or poorly secured access points. Our patrol officers check all doors, windows, shutter panels, and loading docks for signs of tampering or forced entry. This ensures the property remains secure throughout the night.
These checks include:
- Main entrances and exit doors
- Staff access points
- Roller shutters
- Loading dock doors
- Glass window panels
- Any newly installed access points
Interior & Exterior Patrols
If provided with access keys or codes, our officers can enter the property to verify alarm panels, storage areas, and internal equipment rooms. Interior patrols are especially important for buildings storing high-value goods or having multiple internal access points.
Interior patrols may include:
- Alarm panel verification
- Server room access inspection
- Stock room checks
- Equipment zone monitoring
- Internal hazard checks
Lighting & Hazard Checks
Lighting and hazard checks help reduce accidents, improve visibility, and lower insurance-related risks. Poor lighting or obstructed access pathways often become security weaknesses. Our officers identify and report these issues during each patrol.
Hazard checks cover:
- Burnt-out lights
- Trip hazards
- Blocked emergency exits
- Waste buildup
- Unsafe loading dock areas
- Faulty security lighting
Suspicious Activity Monitoring
A critical component of mobile patrols is identifying behavioural patterns that indicate risk. Officers observe activity in and around your property and document anything that appears abnormal or unsafe.
Suspicious activity monitoring includes:
- Late-night loitering
- Repeated vehicle passes
- People approaching doors or windows
- Unusual foot traffic
- Signs of casing or pre-theft behaviour
Equipment & Vehicle Monitoring
Properties with vehicles, machinery, or external equipment require focused monitoring to prevent tampering, theft, or damage. Our officers perform targeted inspections of equipment zones, especially in exposed areas.
Equipment and vehicle monitoring includes:
- Car yard vehicle checks
- Tyre and parts inspection
- Machinery storage area checks
- Fuel access point supervision
- Construction container monitoring
Break-In Detection & Escalation
If an officer detects a break-in attempt, damage, or forced entry, immediate escalation steps are taken. Our guards follow strict protocols to secure the site, gather evidence, and notify the appropriate contacts or emergency services.
Break-in escalation includes:
- Securing doors and access points
- Documenting damage with photos
- Contacting emergency services (if required)
- Notifying property management
- Maintaining presence until the site is safe
Industries & Properties We Protect
ClearWatch NZ provides mobile patrols for a wide range of industries across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough. Each property type has unique vulnerabilities, and our officers adapt patrol routes and inspection routines to match the specific risks associated with each industry.
Commercial Buildings & Offices
Commercial buildings often attract after-hours break-ins due to valuable electronics and multiple entry points. Patrols help maintain security after staff leave for the day.
Typical checks include:
- Main entrances
- Car parks
- Service areas
- Shared corridors
- Loading docks
Retail Stores & Shopping Areas
Retail businesses are common targets for after-hours window smashing, graffiti, and theft. Patrols help maintain a visible presence and ensure storefronts remain protected throughout the night.
Retail patrol tasks include:
- Window integrity checks
- Side door and rear access inspections
- Loading zone checks
- Graffiti and vandalism monitoring
Warehouses & Storage Facilities
Warehouses require wide-area patrols to protect dock doors, storage areas, and perimeter zones. Patrol officers inspect both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Warehouse patrol duties include:
- Dock door checks
- Container monitoring
- Blind spot inspection
- Access point checks
- Lighting reviews
Car Yards & Vehicle Storage
Car yards contain high-value stock and are often targeted by thieves due to easy outdoor access. Patrols help reduce nighttime incidents significantly.
Car-yard patrol tasks include:
- Vehicle tampering checks
- Key and lock inspection
- Tyre and parts monitoring
- Fence-line checks
- Lighting verification
Industrial Yards & Manufacturing Sites
Industrial properties require large-area patrols and frequent checks due to machinery, tools, and open storage zones.
Industrial patrol duties include:
- Machinery area monitoring
- Container inspection
- Materials storage checks
- Perimeter inspections
- Vehicle fleet checks
Construction Sites
Construction sites often contain valuable tools, materials, and machinery that must be monitored after-hours. Patrols support ongoing site protection and help prevent break-ins.
Construction patrol tasks include:
- Container lock checks
- Tool and material monitoring
- Machinery inspection
- Fence and boundary checks
Tourism & Hospitality Properties
Tourism properties require patrols to ensure visitor safety and maintain security across multiple zones, such as parking areas, cabins, and shared amenities.
Hospitality patrols focus on:
- Car parks
- Guest facilities
- Communal areas
- Service corridors
- Equipment rooms
GPS Verification & Patrol Reporting
GPS verification is central to ClearWatch NZ’s patrol program. Each patrol checkpoint is logged digitally with time, location, duration, and inspection results. This ensures transparency, consistency, and accountability for every visit made to your property.
GPS-Verified Proof of Presence
GPS checkpoints provide verifiable evidence that patrols were completed as scheduled. Reports can be used for internal compliance or insurance requirements.
GPS verification includes:
- Exact time stamps
- Location logs
- Patrol duration
- Task completion data
Patrol Logs & Incident Reports
After each patrol, clients receive clear reporting that summarises findings, risks, and recommendations. This helps identify recurring issues or potential vulnerabilities.
Patrol logs include:
- Doors and windows inspected
- Hazards identified
- Tampering signs
- Lighting issues
- Suspicious activity observations
Photo Verification
Officers attach photos to provide visible proof of issues discovered during patrols. This is especially effective for documenting damage, hazards, or lighting failures.
Photo evidence may include:
- Broken lights
- Fence damage
- Door tampering
- Hazard areas
- Perimeter concerns
Alarm Response Integration
Mobile patrols integrate seamlessly with alarm monitoring systems, creating a combined solution that significantly reduces response times. Patrol officers are already active across the region, allowing them to attend alarm triggers quickly and efficiently.
Patrol + Alarm Response Combo
This combined service ensures a rapid, coordinated response to alarm activations. Officers investigate the cause of the alarm and secure the area.
Benefits include:
- Faster attendance
- Single-point security contact
- Cost-effective integrated coverage
- On-site verification
Rapid On-Site Attendance
Patrol units can reach your property far more quickly than external responders because they are already active in the area.
Rapid attendance includes:
- Immediate dispatch
- Full perimeter checks
- Interior checks (if authorised)
- Hazard assessment
Site Re-Securing
After addressing the alarm event, officers ensure the property is safe, secure, and free from ongoing threats.
Site re-securing includes:
- Re-locking doors
- Checking all access points
- Identifying damage
- Notifying management
Incident Documentation
All alarm responses include detailed incident notes, photos, and recommendations for follow-up actions.
Incident documentation includes:
- Summary of findings
- Evidence photos
- Repair suggestions
- Escalation notes
After-Hours & Overnight Patrols
After-hours patrols provide essential security during the times when properties are most vulnerable. Crime rates typically rise between 8PM and 5AM, making night-time patrols a crucial component of any security plan.
Night-Time Patrol Coverage
Night patrols ensure your property remains protected during high-risk hours. Officers conduct detailed checks, monitor suspicious activity, and inspect vulnerable zones.
Night patrol coverage includes:
- Door and window checks
- Perimeter sweeps
- Equipment monitoring
- Hazard detection
Weekend & Public Holiday Patrols
Crime risk increases significantly during long weekends and public holidays when properties are unattended. Patrols help maintain visibility and prevent opportunistic activity.
Weekend patrol coverage includes:
- Daily lock-up checks
- Perimeter monitoring
- Property-wide inspections
- Escalation if issues arise
High-Risk Window Management
Certain periods throughout the year create increased risk due to seasonal closures, tourism influxes, or operational shutdowns. Patrols help maintain coverage during these high-risk windows.
High-risk window monitoring includes:
- Holiday periods
- Seasonal closures
- Tourism peaks
- Nightly business shutdowns
Integrated CCTV Monitoring
Patrols work alongside CCTV monitoring, ensuring camera alerts are verified in person and any suspicious behaviour is responded to immediately.
CCTV integration includes:
- Alert verification
- Perimeter investigation
- Suspicious behaviour review
- On-site reporting
Why Businesses Rely on ClearWatch NZ
ClearWatch NZ is trusted by businesses across the region because we combine strong operational capability with transparent reporting and region-specific experience. Our licensed patrol officers, detailed SOPs, and GPS verification system ensure consistent, accountable coverage.
Businesses choose us because we offer:
- Decades of combined security experience
- PSPLA-licensed patrol officers
- GPS-verified reporting
- Rapid alarm response integration
- Local crime pattern knowledge
- Strong presence across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough
Regions We Patrol
ClearWatch NZ patrols properties across the Nelson–Tasman–Marlborough region, ensuring consistent and reliable coverage regardless of property type or size.
How Mobile Patrols Work (Our Process)
Our patrol service follows a structured five-step operational process to ensure all checks are completed consistently and thoroughly.
Step 1 - Property Assessment
We assess the entire property, including access points, lighting, hazards, and vulnerable areas. This helps us design a customised patrol plan.
Assessment includes:
- Door and window layout
- Perimeter fencing
- Camera blind spots
- Equipment and vehicle zones
- High-risk entry points
Step 2 - Patrol Plan & Schedule
We create a tailored patrol plan that aligns with your security needs and operational hours. Schedules may include randomised or fixed-time patrols.
The patrol plan includes:
- Patrol frequency
- GPS checkpoint locations
- Randomisation patterns
- Multi-site coordination
Step 3 - Deployment
Patrol officers receive a full briefing and dispatch from one of our regional patrol hubs in Nelson or Marlborough.
Deployment involves:
- Vehicle assignment
- Patrol route setup
- Safety and escalation protocols
- Schedule confirmation
Step 4 - Patrol Execution
Officers complete all assigned tasks, document findings, inspect key zones, and respond immediately to suspicious activity.
Execution includes:
- Full perimeter sweeps
- Detailed access point checks
- Lighting and hazard checks
- Equipment and vehicle monitoring
Step 5 - Reporting & Follow-Up
Clients receive digital reports summarising all checks, findings, and images. Any hazards or issues are flagged for follow-up action.
Reports include:
- Patrol time logs
- Issues found
- Photos
- Recommendations
Don’t leave your property exposed during the most vulnerable hours. Protect it with licensed, structured after-hours security tailored to your business.
High-Risk Scenarios We Prevent
Mobile patrols reduce or prevent a wide range of risks that commonly occur after hours. These threats often escalate when properties are left unattended for long periods.
High-risk scenarios include:
- Vehicle tampering
- Window and door interference
- Break-ins
- Vandalism
- Graffiti
- Loitering
- Industrial theft attempts
- Car yard part theft
- Construction tool theft
- Fence-line tampering
- Late-night trespassing
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can patrols be scheduled?
Patrols can be scheduled hourly, nightly, or at custom intervals based on your risk level and operational needs.
Can patrols be randomised?
Yes. Randomised patrols are highly effective because they are unpredictable and difficult to work around.
Do you provide interior checks?
Yes – if access permissions or keys are provided.
Can patrols respond to alarms?
Yes. Patrol units can verify alarm triggers and secure the site immediately.
How do patrols deter crime?
Patrols deter crime through visibility, unpredictable arrival times, and detailed physical inspections.
How do you verify patrols occurred?
We use GPS checkpoints, timestamps, and digital patrol logs.
Request a Mobile Patrol Assessment
Protect your property with licensed, GPS-verified mobile patrols. ClearWatch NZ provides reliable, accountable, and region-specific patrol coverage.