NCJ Number
54579
Date Published
1978
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS FILM DISCUSSES HOW TO DETER ARMED ROBBERY AND EXPLORES THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE SMALL BUSINESS AND HOW THAT ENVIRONMENT CAN EITHER ENCOURAGE OR DISCOURAGE ROBBERY.
Abstract
DURING THE FILM AN ARMED ROBBERY IS STAGED TO SHOW POTENTIAL VICTIMS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH FORCE OR THREAT OF FORCE. PERSONNEL SAFETY IS STRESSED, AS ARE GOOD IDENTIFICATION, PROTECTING THE CRIME SCENE, AND PRESERVING EVIDENCE. THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CRIME PREVENTION DETERRENTS ILLUSTRATED INCLUDE LIMITING WINDOW DISPLAY ADVERTISING THAT MAY OBSTRUCT VISION, TRAINING PERSONNEL IN PROPER CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES, VARYING BANK DEPOSIT PROCEDURES, AND USING SAFES, CASH DROP BOXES, ALARMS, CAMERAS, ENTRY WARNING DEVICES, MIRRORS, AND SECURITY LIGHTING.