Security Industry Blog
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Rota Calendar Update: New ‘By Staff’ and ‘By Site’ Views
TacDesk’s rota calendar now offers two views — By Site to check coverage, and By Staff to review individual workloads and prevent burnout.
New Feature: Third-Party Access Links for Police and FOI Requests
TacDesk now lets you create secure, time-limited access links to share specific reports and footage with police, solicitors, or FOI requesters.
New Feature: Kit Management — Track Equipment Issued to Guards
TacDesk’s new kit management feature lets you track radios, body-cams, uniforms, keys, and other equipment issued to each guard.
New Feature: BOLO Alerts — Be On the Lookout for Persons and Vehicles of Interest
TacDesk’s new BOLO system lets managers broadcast alerts about persons or vehicles of interest to all guards, with photos and descriptions.
New Feature: DVLA Integration — Automatic MOT and Tax Checks for Your Fleet
TacDesk now integrates with DVLA to automatically check MOT and road tax status for every vehicle in your fleet, with expiry alerts.
New Feature: Dispatcher Mode — Live Guard Tracking with Incident Timeline
TacDesk’s new Dispatcher Mode gives control room operators a real-time map of all guards with a live incident timeline for rapid response coordination.
New: Dark Mode and Push Notifications — Quality-of-Life Updates for Guards
Two frequently requested features are here: dark mode for night shift guards and push notifications for shift assignments and alerts.
Install TacDesk as an App on Your Phone — No App Store Required
TacDesk can now be installed as a standalone app on any phone — Android or iPhone — directly from the browser. No app store download needed.
New Feature: Video Footage Management — Link Body-Cam and CCTV Clips to Reports
Guards can now upload body-worn camera and security footage to TacDesk and link it directly to incident reports for complete evidence packages.
New Feature: Holiday Management for Security Teams
TacDesk now includes holiday management — guards request time off through the app, managers approve or decline, and allowances are tracked automatically.
New Feature: Automated Check Call System for Guard Welfare
TacDesk’s new check call system automatically contacts guards at set intervals to verify their welfare, with escalation if they don’t respond.
New Feature: NFC Checkpoint Scanning for Patrol Verification
TacDesk now supports NFC checkpoint scanning — guards tap their phone on NFC tags during patrols to create a verifiable, tamper-proof patrol record.
Introducing the TacDesk Client Portal: Give Clients Visibility Without the Admin
TacDesk’s client portal lets your security clients view reports, guard attendance, and site data directly — reducing admin emails and building trust.
The TacDesk Guard App: Everything Your Guards Need on Their Phone
TacDesk gives every guard a mobile dashboard for clock-in, incident reports, shift schedules, patrol scanning, and more — no paper required.
The TacDesk Management Dashboard: Your Security Operation at a Glance
TacDesk’s management dashboard gives security company managers real-time oversight of guards, sites, reports, and compliance from one central hub.
Digital Incident Reports: How TacDesk Replaces Paper-Based Security Reporting
TacDesk’s digital incident reporting lets guards file detailed reports from their phone with photos, GPS location, and instant manager notifications.
Introducing GPS Clock-In: Know Exactly When and Where Your Guards Start Their Shift
TacDesk’s GPS clock-in system verifies guard attendance with location proof, replacing unreliable paper sign-in sheets and phone calls.