Most Popular Security Content
Branch Use of TCRs
09/12/2021
Our branch just started using Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs). Do they deter criminals? In a robbery situation, what dollar amount should we dispense when the Duress Dispense key is activated? Do you dispense a specific denomination or random bills? Also, how do you handle bait money?
Core vs. 3rd Party Deposit Imaging System
09/05/2021
Why would a bank choose a third-party deposit imaging over its core imaging module?
Employees With Licensed Firearms
09/05/2021
Is it a good idea for bank employees to carry concealed or even open weapons to work? We have many employees with state licenses who would like to bring their guns while working.
Security Officer Designation and Training
09/05/2021
To fill the role of security officer, our bank may at times arbitrarily appoint an employee from a branch location as the branch security officer. This employee could be a teller, a loan officer, a new accounts rep, or a loan officer who has not received any type of security officer training. I am concerned that the bank is putting employees into a position that they don’t really want to be in and are ill-equipped to handle. I was recently hired as the Senior Security Officer for the entire bank and would like to recommend that the bank discontinue this practice. Is this a normal practice at other banks and, if so, what type of training do you suggest we provide these “newly elected” security officers?
Internal Fraud Investigations
08/29/2021
If we have reason to suspect that one of our bank staff members may be involved in internal fraud, who should begin the internal investigation – human resources, internal audit, legal or security?