Practical Patrol helps people make real-time logs of interactions and events. It was designed first for street patrols in the voluntary sector, and it has been field tested on patrols throughout 2026.
Logging
- Text or voice. Type a log or speak it. AI cleanup tidies the wording and checks that nothing vital has been missed.
- From your wrist. iPhone users with an Apple Watch can make logs from the Watch, without taking out their phone mid-patrol.
- Time and place. Every log is timestamped and records where it was made, which can be invaluable for showing exactly when and where something was noted.
- A record that holds. Logs cannot be edited, only added to. They are stored securely, with the logs themselves encrypted.
- Resources to hand. Helpful resources are packed into the app, so it works as an everyday companion for anyone who needs to keep logs.
Reports
At the end of a shift, the raw logs can be downloaded as they stand. For a professionally written report, the app drafts one with AI, and asks for clarification on any log that needs refining first.
Availability
Practical Patrol is in final refinement and testing. It will be in the Apple App Store from January 2027 for iPhone and iPad, and it also runs as a web app on any device. Individuals can download it from the App Store, and organisations will be able to manage their teams and collect patrol data in one central place.