Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Can you have too much security? The residents of the Chatham neighborhood in Chicago think so. When the Bank One branch opened it had a "no guns" poster in the window and a metal detector. The local community believes this is sending the wrong message about their neighborhood and stereotypes them. This branch is one of nine Bank Ons has with metal detectors and the branches with them were selected due to area crime statistics.
Some area leaders have told the bank that if they believe the area is so dangerous, they should leave. Other areas residents believe the precautions are warranted and they feel safer.
While the sign has been removed, the metal detector remains.
Some area leaders have told the bank that if they believe the area is so dangerous, they should leave. Other areas residents believe the precautions are warranted and they feel safer.
While the sign has been removed, the metal detector remains.
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