Police Patrol Procedures

Patrol Charts and Patrolling Principles

• Ordinarily, patrolling will be carried out by a single Patrolman, but in regions with high risk, patrolling in pairs may be introduced with the approval of Sr DEN Co.
• All trains carrying passengers between sunset and sunrise get the maximum protection possible.
• Each block section will be treated as a unit and divided into equal beats, with each patrol beat not normally exceeding 5 km.
• The walking speed of a Patrolman is taken as 3 kmph.
• The maximum distance covered by a Patrolman should not normally exceed 20 km in a day.
• A period of at least half an hour rest is desirable between consecutive beats.
• Patrol charts should show all vulnerable locations where stationary watchmen are posted.

Patrol Movement and Rest

• Patrolmen should patrol their length and exchange their patrol book with the next Patrolman, then retrace their beat.
• Intermediate patrolmen shall do likewise, conveying patrol books from one station to another and back again.

Station Masters' Responsibilities

• Station Masters will ensure Patrolmen come on duty sober and fully equipped, with trimmed and filled lamps or fully charged batteries.
• Station Masters will advise Station Master/Block hut-in-charge at the other end of the block section about the absence of a Patrolman.

Patrolmen and Equipment

• Patrolmen should be provided with GPS tracking devices to monitor their movements and ensure effective patrolling.
• Track maintainers selected from each gang will be sent for vision tests and will not be employed as patrolmen unless they have passed the requisite medical test.

SSE/P.Way (In-charge) Certificate and Monsoon Patrolling

• The SSE/P.Way (In-charge) shall submit a certificate to the DEN through ADEN, a month in advance before the commencement of the monsoon, stating arrangements for monsoon patrolling and watching vulnerable locations.
• The SSE/P.Way (In-charge) will submit a list of patrolmen and watchmen with their duties and locations assigned during the patrolling season.

Action When Damage is Observed

• In the event of any portion of the line being breached or otherwise rendered unsafe for traffic, the following procedure shall be observed:
  • Two patrolmen employed: Protect the line, exhibit danger signals, and place detonators.
  • One patrolman employed: Protect the line, place a red lamp or flag, and run in the opposite direction to place detonators.

Check over Patrolling at Nights

• JE/SSE/P.Way and SSE/P.Way (In-charge) will conduct inspections of night patrolling by train according to a schedule.
• ADEN will cover his entire sub-division once a month by train in the night and check patrolmen.

Action by ADEN and JE/SSE/P.Way on Receipt of Information Regarding Damage to the Line

• On receipt of information of any damage to the line, ADEN, JE/SSE/P.Way, and SSE/P.Way (In-charge) will proceed to the site and take necessary action for restoration.

Hot and Cold Weather Patrolling for LWR/CWR

• Period for hot weather patrolling will be laid down by the Chief Track Engineer for each section, and patrol charts prepared where necessary.
• JE/SSE/P.Way will organize patrolling accordingly, and be vigilant during summer and on hot days.
• Patrolling will be introduced when the rail temperature rises above specified temperatures.
• Patrol beat for Hot weather patrolling is one patrolman for 2 km on single line or where only one road in a double line section has LWR/CWR.