NCJ Number
64668
Date Published
1979
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS SLIDE-TAPE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AS A TRAINING AID FOR MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES OF GENERAL RETAIL STORES. IT ADDRESSES SECURITY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT OR DETER ROBBERIES, BUT DOES NOT COVER ROBBERIES OF BANKS.
Abstract
THE PROGRAM PRESENTS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS SUCH AS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR VISIBILITY, CASH CONTROL POLICY, AND OBSERVATION OF SUSPICIOUS PERSONS AND ALARMS. IT STRONGLY EMPHASIZES WAYS TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS DURING A ROBBERY. IT ALSO COVERS METHODS TO HELP IDENTIFY SUSPECTS, INCLUDING BAIT MONEY, HEIGHT MARKERS, WHAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD TRY TO NOTE ABOUT THE SUSPECT AND WEAPONS, AND OBSERVATION OF THE GETAWAY VEHICLE AND ROUTE. THE KIT CONTAINS 80 COLOR SLIDES, A 16-MINUTE AUDIO CASSETTE, AND A COMPANION BOOKLET. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED--PRG)