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EQUIPMENT AND AIDS FOR SECURITY ESCORT

It is important for a security escort to be always properly equipped with necessary aids and support, The following equipment should be carried by  security escort:  

  • Route map and itinerary of the assigned task.
  • Depending on the necessity of the escort assignment, walkie-talkie, mobile phone and reserve communication equipment may be used. 
  • During out station & long journey, necessary charging set for communication equipment.
  • A good quality torch with cells.  
  • Non-lethal weapon such as baton etc.  
  • Necessary paperwork such as duty slip etc.  
  • A backup camera may be needed, if it is not currently included into the mobile set. 
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