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MINIMUM SECURITY DEVICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS AND STATE MEMBER BANKS

NCJ Number
13859
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1969
Length
13 pages
Annotation
MINUMUM STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF SECURITY DEVICES AND PROCEDURES TO DISCOURAGE THEFTS AND TO APPREHEND CRIMINALS.
Abstract
THESE FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGUIRE A LIGHTING SYSTEM AROUND THE VAULT, TAMPER-RESISTANT LOCKS ON DOORS AND WINDOWS, AN ALARM SYSTEM, AND ANY OTHER DEVICES DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE BANK'S SECURITY OFFICER. IN ADDITION, A WRITTEN SECURITY PROGRAM TO PROTECT BANKING OFFICES FROM ROBBERIES, BURGLARIES, AND LARCENIES AND TO ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF PERSONS WHO COMMIT SUCH ACTS IS REQUIRED. INCLUDED IN AN APPRENDIX ARE GUIDELINES FOR PROPER EMPLOYEE CONDUCT DURING A BANK ROBBERY.