How common are bank robberies of financial institutions?
Nationally, robberies of financial institutions constitute only 2 percent of all robberies. A credit union may go for years without an incident. But when it does happen, robbery is a frightening and dangerous experience.
What do robbers do before they rob banks?
• Most robbers will conduct pre-robbery surveillance • Stay alert for suspicious individuals in your branch not conducting any true banking business –Asking about accounts, but no ID –Asking to use the restroom –Asking for change
Are your employees prepared for a robbery attack?
You can, however, make sure your staff is prepared for the worst. All employees should go through robbery preparation training, and you should follow up with informal mentoring, role-playing, and frequent exercises. Reviewing the Six Cs of Robbery Protocol is a quick and easy refresher for c-store employees. Take a look: #1 – Calm.
Why does the FBI investigate bank robbery?
In some cases, these criminals have weapons, and they often threaten, and sometimes kill, employees and customers. The FBI has had a primary role in bank robbery investigations since the 1930s, when John Dillinger and his gang were robbing banks and capturing the public’s imagination.
