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DfT-compliant patrol records.
One system. One audit trail.

Newcastle International Airport uses Real-Link to satisfy DfT auditors with a single verified data source. Every patrol verified by NFC, every record backed by GPS and a timestamp that cannot be altered. One place to take your regulator.

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At a glance
NFC patrol verification
Officer identity, GPS and timestamp on every scan.
Tamper-evident records
Cannot be backdated or altered after submission.
DfT-ready reports
Formatted and sent automatically, zero manual work.
Regulator portal access
Give auditors a login, not a folder of paper.
DfT
Compliant audit trail
Real-time
Patrol data in portal
Zero
Manual report compilation
100%
Tamper-evident submissions
Aviation security is heavily regulated. Your records need to be as good as your operation.

DfT auditors want timestamped, verifiable patrol records. A spreadsheet or folder of paper logs is not sufficient.

Real-Link provides a tamper-evident record of every patrol, every check and every security activity. When the auditor arrives, you give them a portal login. Newcastle International Airport gave their DfT auditor exactly that, and the audit process became significantly simpler as a result.

Used at Newcastle International Airport
Bill Lapsley credits Real-Link with making the DfT audit process straightforward. Regulators have a single, verified source of truth to review. The time spent compiling paper records before each audit has gone completely.
What you get

Everything your team needs, in one app.

NFC patrol verification
Every checkpoint verified by NFC scan with officer identity, timestamp and GPS. Tamper-evident and ready for DfT audit at any time.
Access control records
Verified records of personnel accessing controlled areas. Time, identity and location captured for every access event.
Security event logging
Incidents, security events and observations logged with photos and GPS. Supervisors notified immediately.
Personnel check documentation
Regular checks on security personnel, credentials and equipment recorded digitally and stored for regulatory inspection.
Regulatory compliance reports
Automated reports formatted for DfT submission and internal compliance review. One source, zero manual compilation.
Tamper-evident audit trail
Every record is timestamped server-side at submission. Nothing can be altered or backdated. Exactly what the DfT requires.
How it works

One system your auditor can review in one place.

Newcastle International Airport gave their DfT auditor a portal login. That is how straightforward the audit process became.

1
Patrol routes configured to your DfT programme
All routes and checkpoint schedules set up to meet the specific requirements of your aviation security programme.
2
Officers patrol with NFC-enabled devices
Each scan verified and stored with full officer identity. No manual logging and no paperwork at the end of the shift.
3
Supervisors monitor the site in real time
Live portal visibility of all patrol activity across the airport. Missed checkpoints flagged immediately.
4
Compliance reports generated without manual work
DfT-ready reports formatted and sent automatically. Your team stops spending time on administration.
What you need
NFC-enabled Android device
Supplied by Real-Link, pre-loaded and ready to go. iOS is not currently supported due to Apple NFC restrictions.
RFID and NFC tags
Adhesive tags for each checkpoint or inspection point. Supplied and registered in your portal as part of setup.
Web portal access
Any browser, any device. Live data for your team, a separate login for your clients, and reports that run automatically.
No specialist hardware. No server installation. Real-Link is cloud-based and live in days, not months.
“

The Real-Link system has enabled our audits to become easier. Our regulator has one area to audit and Real-Link's customer service has been second to none.

BL
Bill Lapsley
Security Delivery Manager, Newcastle International Airport
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See Real-Link configured for an aviation security context.

We configure the system to your site layout and regulatory requirements before the trial.

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