NCJ Number
42955
Date Published
1977
Length
40 pages
Annotation
QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES OF 847 BANK PRESIDENTS CONCERNING SECURITY PROGRAMS, TYPES OF CRIMES AGAINST BANKS, AND USE OF SPECIFIC SECURITY MEASURES ARE PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT.
Abstract
THIS NATIONWIDE SURVEY FOCUSED ON PROTECTIVE MEASURES CURRENT IN BANKS WHOSE ASSETS RANGE FROM A FEW MILLION TO MULTI-BILLIONS. SPECIFIC CRIMES COMMITTED AGAINST BANKS ARE FIRST REPORTED. THE IMPACT OF SUCH CRIMES AS KIDNAPPING AND BOMB THREATS IS ALSO DISCUSSED. INFORMATION ON THE AMOUNT OF LOSSES, SECURITY PROGRAMS, USE OF GUARDS, AND USE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED...DMC