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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
12/22/2024
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.
Legal Request for Exterior Footage
12/22/2024
I had a phone request from a law firm to release a portion of video camera footage showing vehicles driving by the branch during a specific date and time. The only footage that meets the parameters is from an inside camera that points to the front door that has the street in the background. It would be up to them to determine if the vehicle in question actually drove by the branch during that time period. What information would we require to release this footage, or would we not release it as it shows customer traffic inside the branch? What are your thoughts/suggestions?
Motion Activated Lights
12/15/2024
When it comes to interior lighting, what are your thoughts on motion-activated lighting versus 24/7 lights?