NCJ Number
39291
Date Published
1977
Length
163 pages
Annotation
THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES BASIC INFORMATION FOR PREPARING A COMPREHENSIVE LOSS CONTROL PROGRAM TO BE USED BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Abstract
DETAILED IN THE TEXT ARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL WITH SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES IN BECOMING COGNIZANT OF SECURITY PLANNING AND TRAINING. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO AID THESE SUPERVISORS IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BANK SECURITY ACT AND IN INSTITUTING LOSS CONTROL TECHNIQUES THROUGHOUT THEIR ORGANIZATION. AREAS COVERED INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE BANK PROTECTION ACT, ALARM SYSTEMS, SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, CHECK FRAUDS, AND COUNTERFEITING. EMBEZZLEMENT CRIMES THAT BANK EMPLOYEES ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ARE COMMENTED ON. ALSO EXPLAINED ARE PROCEDURES BANK PERSONNEL SHOULD FOLLOW IN A CRISIS SITUATION, PARTICULARLY BANK ROBBERY. A BANK SECURITY SURVEY IS INCLUDED IN THE INDEX. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)