guard patrol
Watchman's regular circuit
A guard patrol is a regular route walked or driven by security personnel monitoring an area.
The term emphasizes the systematic, scheduled nature of the surveillance—guards follow set paths at set intervals to check for intrusions, safety hazards, or irregularities: The guard patrol passes through the parking garage every hour.
Also used for the group performing such rounds.
- sentryGuard on duty
- watchmanBuilding security guard
- keep watchMaintain vigilant observation
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
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guard patrolguard station
Staffed security checkpoint
sentry post · watchtower · checkpoint · guard booth · security desk
guard patrolraiding party
Group making sudden attack
assault team · invasion force · strike force · intruder · trespasser
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