Times Are Changing: Bank Robberies, Career Transitions, and Security Lawsuits
It\u2019s not quite like the movies\u2014bank robberies are still a regular challenge for security professionals, but theft trends continue to change as robbers seek faster, more convenient ways to get cash, says Robert Ross, VP of security and office services at Gate City Bank. Also in this episode of SM Highlights, learn how to improve your transition from the public service to private corporate security with Eric Kready, CPP. Then, RC Miles, CPP, explains how organizations can improve documentation and training to boost their defenses against lawsuits. \n\nAdditional Resources \nFor more about bank robberies and ATM crimes, check back with Security Management on 16 September. \n\nIn the meantime, learn how banks are addressing vagrancy in ATM vestibules and bank property here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2021/11/coping-with-vagrancy-in-atm-vestibules/\n\nWant a two-year timeline for a more effective career transition from the military or law enforcement to private security? Read Eric Kready\u2019s guide: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/09/career-transition/Two-year-map-for-career-transitions/\n\nMore tips and tough truths about career transitions are available in Security Management\u2019s content collection here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/09/career-transition/ \n\nLearn more about why security gets sued online here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/ \n\nRead more from RC Miles, CPP, about why security guards can be your forgotten risk mitigator here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/security-guard-risk-mitigator/ \n\nRead the checklist on guard training here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/training-documentation-checklist/ \n\nLearn about the Champlain Towers South building collapse and subsequent settlement here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2022/june/Contract-Security-Provider/ \n\nLearn about the security officer use of force lawsuit and charges in Milwaukee here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2024/july/Hotel-Operator-Fires-Security-Personnel/