Vehicle Patrol
The officer drives the lot and perimeter, checking parked vehicles, fence lines, lighting and dark corners.
Vehicle Patrol Services
Vehicle Patrol for Properties That Don't Need a Full-Time Guard
Scheduled and random visits by licensed officers, with foot checks, lock-ups, alarm response and a written record of every stop.
Licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety · TXDPS# C10584701
Overview
Real Coverage Without a 24/7 Price Tag
An officer on site around the clock is the strongest coverage, but it's also the most expensive. For many properties, a patrol officer who shows up several times a night, at unpredictable times, delivers most of the deterrent for a fraction of the cost.
Our patrol officers drive the property (vehicle patrol), then get out and check it on foot (foot patrol): parking areas, gates, doors, amenities, dumpsters, stored materials, whatever your patrol plan covers. Visits are spread across the night so nobody watching the property can predict when the next one is coming.
Every visit is logged with the time and what the officer found. If something is wrong, like an open door, a vehicle break-in or someone sleeping in a stairwell, the officer handles it, calls police if needed, and it goes in your report.
What We Cover
What a Patrol Visit Covers
Each stop follows a checklist built for your property.
Foot Patrol Checks
Out of the vehicle and on foot: doors and gates, stairwells, breezeways, pools, laundry rooms and amenity areas.
Lock-Ups & Unlocks
Opening or securing gates, amenities and buildings on schedule so your staff doesn't have to come back at night.
Alarm Response
When an alarm goes off at a patrol client's property, an officer can check the site and report what they find.
Vacant Property Checks
Empty buildings, vacant units and properties between tenants checked for break-ins, squatters, leaks and damage.
Visit Reports
Each visit logged with the time, what was checked and notes on anything that needs your attention.
Our Process
How Patrol Service Works
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Tell us the problem
Break-ins, trespassing, loitering, parking or vandalism. The problem decides the patrol plan.
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Build the plan
Number of visits, time windows, check points and what the officer does at each stop.
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Random visits
Stops are spread across your coverage window so no one can learn the pattern.
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Reports & changes
You get visit logs and incident reports. If problems move to a new time or area, the patrols move too.
FAQ
Common Questions
How many patrol visits do I need per night?
It depends on the size of the property and the problem you're solving. Smaller sites with occasional trespassing often start with a few visits a night. Larger apartment communities or lots with active theft may need more visits, or a mix of patrol and a stationary officer. We'll recommend a starting point and adjust based on what the reports show.
Is vehicle patrol cheaper than a stationary guard?
Usually, yes. You pay for visits instead of every hour of the night, so patrol is often the most cost-effective choice for properties that need a deterrent but not a constant presence.
What's the difference between marked vehicle and foot patrol?
Vehicle patrol is done from a marked vehicle and covers large lots and perimeters quickly. Foot patrol is on foot, for doors, stairwells and areas you can't see from a car. Our patrol visits use both.
Can patrol officers deal with unauthorized parking?
Yes. Officers can document vehicles that break your posted parking rules and pass them to your towing company according to your instructions. Towing decisions stay with you and your towing company under Texas law.
Do you patrol properties outside Dallas?
We serve Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Patrol routes are built around client locations, so call to confirm coverage for your address.
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Tell us about your property and schedule, and we'll put together a vehicle patrol plan and price that fit.
- Call Us817-703-1635
- Email Usinfo@dallascountysecurity.com
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Service AreasDallas–Fort Worth, Houston,
San Antonio & Austin