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When to Pull the Alarm
01/12/2025
I wanted to get an opinion on the use of panic buttons in the bank, especially at the teller stations. I am weighing the risk of pushing it and being seen by the burglar in order to get authorities on site sooner (maybe). We are a smaller, rural bank with 5 locations. One location has a city PD, while the others rely on the county.
Deescalating and Diffusing Disgruntled Customers
01/05/2025
In the wake of the tragic loss of UnitedHealthcare's CEO at the hands of a young man who was reportedly angry at the insurance industry and "corporate greed," businesses and executives are closely
ATM Trends and Threats
12/29/2024
Marking the beginning of modern self-service banking, the first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) was installed at a Barclays Bank branch in London on June 27, 1967.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Bank
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Exterior Door Locks
12/22/2024
Would you mind giving your opinion on proximity card/fob access control on exterior doors for a financial institution? We have recently completed a new build and installed a keyless entry system on crash bar type doors. There is a key bypass option and, in the event of a power failure, the locks default to locked, requiring the key. Our president is of the opinion that these locks are not secure enough and is leaning toward adding traditional deadbolt locks. Of course, we have door contact alarms and cameras as added security measures. The security department and our security vendor are of the opinion that these locks are as secure as other types. The ability to immediately disable or add users, eliminating the cost of locksmiths, the creation of entrance logs, are among other benefits.