Tacoma, Washington cityscape in the Diligence Security Mobile Patrol service area

Mobile Patrol — Tacoma

Mobile Security Patrols in Tacoma, WA

Randomized, GPS-verified patrols across downtown Tacoma, the Tideflats, and the commercial corridors in between.

Tacoma's security problems change by the block. A downtown parking structure has a different profile than a Tideflats trailer yard, and both are different from a retail row on 6th Avenue. Our Mobile Patrol program is built to be tuned per property rather than sold as a fixed package.

What a Tacoma patrol pass includes

The Officer arrives in a marked vehicle, then works on foot where it matters. Perimeter and door checks, stairwell and structure sweeps, lighting verification, suspicious-vehicle documentation, and removal of loiterers using verbal de-escalation. Everything is logged with a GPS timestamp, so what you receive is proof of coverage, not an assurance.

Tideflats, port-adjacent, and industrial routes

Industrial Tacoma runs on long fence lines, gates, and stored equipment. Patrol routes here focus on fence integrity, gate locks, trailer seals, and copper-theft indicators, with photo documentation of anything disturbed. Where a site needs more than passes, we scale to a standing post or a logistics-specific program.

Response, not just reaction

Patrol clients get access to our 24/7 Emergency Response, so an alarm at 3 a.m. is answered by an Officer who is already in Tacoma and already knows the building. Fire system impairments are covered by the same local Team through Fire Watch.

See the Patrol service page or our Tacoma coverage.

Proven in the field

Deployments Behind This Service

Non-profit Healthcare Network

Multi-site Healthcare Coverage That Lowered Use-of-Force Incidents

The Situation
A non-profit healthcare organization with five health centers and an administration building across Pierce County had inherited a security program from a previous provider that leaned on physical intervention. Staff were absorbing the stress of unpredictable encounters in patient areas, entryways, and parking structures.
Our Response
Diligence Security took over the program with a layered model: posted On-site Officers at the highest-traffic facilities, roaming Mobile Patrols connecting the remaining sites, and 24/7 emergency response for escalations after hours. Every Officer assigned to the account completes our Officer Integration Program, where verbal de-escalation and disciplined decision-making are trained well beyond the state minimum.
The Outcome
Use-of-force incidents dropped dramatically compared with the previous security company, and criminal activity on the properties was reduced. Just as importantly, the organization's employees report a markedly better sense of security while they work. This remains our longest-standing Client relationship.

We have been very satisfied with Diligence Security's excellent service and rapid response. Their Officers are professional, provide a visible deterrent, and have been a proactive partner in improving communication, reporting, and security awareness across our locations.

Letter of recommendation, Non-profit Healthcare partner — Pierce County, WA

Multifamily Apartment Community

Emergency Standby Coverage During a Serial Arson Threat

The Situation
An apartment community was targeted by an arsonist setting fires in rapid succession, leaving residents exposed and building systems compromised while ownership scrambled for contractors.
Our Response
Diligence Security deployed Officers on an emergency basis and held continuous coverage of the affected buildings — watching the vulnerable areas, documenting each round, and giving management and residents a visible presence during the highest-risk hours.
The Outcome
Coverage was sustained without interruption until the necessary repairs were completed and the property could stand on its own systems again. The deployment gave management a documented record of the response for its insurer and residents.

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Tacoma Mobile Patrol Questions

Can you patrol multiple Tacoma properties on one route?
Yes. Owners with several Tacoma properties commonly share a route, which lowers cost per site while keeping each check randomized and individually documented.
Do patrols include trespass and encampment response?
Our Officers document conditions, contact individuals with a de-escalation-first approach, and coordinate with police when a lawful trespass is warranted. We do not use force to resolve encampments.
Are patrols available during the day in Tacoma?
Yes. Overnight is most common, but daytime and swing-shift routes are available for properties with daytime exposure.