Patroller Terms of Use & Location Policy

Version 2026-07-24

By signing in you agree to use this portal responsibly. Location sharing applies only while you are on an active patrol.

• Your GPS location is collected only after you tap Commence Patrol and stops when you Stand Down.
• Location updates are sent about every 60 seconds (or sooner when you move) while on patrol so coordinators can see your route and assist in emergencies.
• Keep Patrol Mode open on screen during your shift — in a browser, GPS stops when you switch apps.
• Install the CPF Patrol Android app for background GPS while using your radio (recommended). Set Location to All the time and Battery to Unrestricted.
• For normal patrols, enter your starting odometer when you commence and ending odometer when you stand down — kilometres are calculated from the difference. Emergency response patrols use a manual km estimate.
• Admins and authorised approvers may view your live position on the patrol map during active sessions only.
• An SOS alert shares your location with CPF coordinators and may trigger WhatsApp notifications to the ops list.
• Location history (breadcrumb trail) is retained for safety review and is not shared publicly.
• For life-threatening emergencies, always call 10111 (SAPS) or 10177 (EMS) first.
• Misuse of the portal or false SOS alerts may result in account suspension.

See also the privacy page and account deletion.