Use Case

Mobile asset management for security rounds


Conducting security rounds using stationary systems slows down facility operations in the public sector. By deploying the MC9400 and Identity Guardian, security teams and correctional officers gain mobility and real-time data access to confidently complete their daily inspections.

A corrections officer uses a Zebra MC9400 mobile computer for inventory and asset management inside a correctional facility's warehouse. The image depicts the use of technology for tracking and managing supplies in a public sector environment.

Overcoming stationary asset tracking limitations

Performing security rounds requires tracking various facility assets, a process hindered by reliance on stationary desktop computers and wired barcode scanners. These manual processes restrict mobility and create data silos within public sector and government facilities. The lack of an agile system makes workflows inefficient and prone to errors. Teams struggle to maintain accurate inspection logs without immediate access to central systems.

These operational bottlenecks lead to delayed real-time visibility and increased security risks. Delayed data synchronization creates severe compliance vulnerabilities and high costs associated with inaccurate tracking. Relying on disconnected tools causes significant inefficiencies, frustrating staff, and preventing government facilities from maintaining the strict accountability required for safe daily operations.

The mobile asset management for security rounds solution

Addressing stationary limitations requires deploying the MC9400 and Identity Guardian together. This approach brings mobility directly to the workforce, allowing teams to sync data instantly with central offender management software. By combining robust hardware with secure software, facilities experience enhanced operational mobility and real-time asset visibility. This comprehensive setup also delivers a significant reduction in manual data entry errors and improved accountability during security rounds, streamlining daily tasks while keeping the focus on security.

Potential benefits

Upgrading to a mobile approach replaces inefficient manual processes with streamlined, accurate workflows. Facilities experience tangible improvements in compliance, staff productivity, and overall security, keeping critical operations running without delays.

Reduction in time spent

on overall security rounds

Improved compliance

in maintaining asset inspection logs

Minimized delays

in data sync, delivering real-time visibility

 

 

How the solution works

A healthcare professional uses a Zebra MC9400 mobile computer with Identity Guardian for facial recognition to ensure secure mobile point-of-care prescription dispensing to an inmate.

Track and inspect items dynamically on the move

Correctional officers and guards need robust tools to handle demanding physical environments while maintaining constant communication. The MC9400 provides mobile, real-time asset tracking and inspection directly from the facility floor. With reliable Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, this device syncs directly with central offender management software. Rapid scanning capabilities allow security personnel to update logs instantly without returning to a desk, creating a highly efficient workflow that eliminates data silos and supports continuous operations.

Secure user access and improved facility accountability

Expanding on mobile hardware capabilities requires robust security at the software level to protect sensitive government data. Identity Guardian provides secure access control for every user logging into the system. This software seamlessly validates user identities, maintaining a clear chain of custody for all tracked assets. By integrating directly into the daily workflow, it builds confidence in the data collected, improves overall compliance, and protects critical facility information from unauthorized access.

Streamlined workflows and strengthened facility accountability

Equipping correctional officers and guards with mobile technology delivers immediate operational improvements and cost savings. This approach reduces manual errors, strengthens compliance, and provides the real-time visibility needed to maintain secure and efficient public sector facilities.

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Note:

Use case figures, savings estimates and images are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.