The document discusses architectural security barriers for banks. It begins by providing robbery statistics and discusses common robbery deterrent practices. It then addresses concerns about barriers, finding they are not linked to increased hostage situations and are preferred by most customers and employees. Barriers are shown to significantly reduce robbery rates and losses cost-effectively based on FBI and other statistics. The document concludes by outlining best practices for introducing barriers and considerations for barrier design.
3. Barriers have been around a long time . . . . When Willie Sutton was asked â Why he robbed banksâ? He Replied: â because that is where the money isâ.
4. Clear Security Systems Architectural Security Systems Willie, would have avoided this bank !
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11. Bandit Barrier Effectiveness There have been OVER 900 Barrier Systems installed in California since 1992! . Statistical information furnished by the FBI for the area covering Los Angeles field office 1992-June 2004
12. Bandit Barrier Effectiveness 2004 Average Loss Amounts (YTD JUNE 2004) Statistical information furnished by the FBI for the area covering Los Angeles field office 1992-June 2004
13. Bandit Barrier Effectiveness 20003/2004 Robbery Incidents by Type (YTD JUNE 2004) Statistical information furnished by the FBI for the area covering Los Angeles field office 1992-June 2004
14. Bandit Barrier Effectiveness There was NO LOSS at 43 of 57 robbery incidents! Bank of America Average Loss ( Before and After Implementation of Walk-Away Program) Statistical information furnished by the FBI for the area covering Los Angeles field office 1992-June 2004
27. In the News The Herald-Sun, (Durham, NC) January 10, 2006 Section: Durham Edition: Final Page: C1 Police are searching for bank robbers 2 armed men escaped from the First Citizens Bank in a stolen Saturn Employees of nearby businesses who recalled that the same bank was robbed last May, voiced concerns about safety. Some customers, who were turned away from the bank by a police officer Monday afternoon, said they wouldn't be returning to that branch. "We do daily deposits here and I'm getting ready to change [banks]," said a businesswoman who asked that her name be withheld, "This is getting pretty ridiculous ... and inconvenient especially."
50. Barrier Design and Construction Ballistics/Specifications - UL Level I, II, III Components BALLISTICS Weapon Caliber Projectile Velocity(Feet/Second) I II III .22 cal. 40 gr. long rifle 1,050 x x x .45 cal. auto. 230 grain 850 x x x .32 cal. auto. 71 gr. lead 680 x x x .380 cal. auto. 88 gr. jacketed hollow pt. 990 x x x .38 cal. special 158 gr. Lead 850 x x x 12 ga. shot gun # 4 lead shot 1,268 x x x .38 cal. super 130 gr. full metal jacket 1,280 x x x .357 magnum 158 gr. lead 1,250 x x x 9 mm. 124 gr. full metal jacket 1,175 x x x .22 cal. magnum 40 gr. solid point 1,180 x x 12 ga. shot gun # 00 buck shot 1,297 x x .41 cal. magnum 210 gr. jacketed hollow pt. 1,300 x x 9 mm. 100 gr. jacketed hollow pt. 1,250 x x 9 mm. 155 gr. jacketed hollow pt. 1,160 x x .357 magnum 158 gr. jacketed lead soft pt. 1,395 x x .44 magnum 240 gr. lead semi-wadcutter 1,485 x Â
51. Barrier Design and Construction Ballistics/Specifications - UL Level I, II, III Components SPECIFICATIONS UL Level Thickness(Nominal) Weight Clarity Abrasion Resistance Level I Glass 1 3/16â 15 lbs/sq.ft. 56% Glass=Very High Level I Acrylic 1 1/4â 7.8 lbs/sq.ft. 93% Avail. SAR Coated* Level I Acrylic 1 1/4â 7.8 lbs/sq.ft. 93% Avail. Uncoated Level I Fiberglass 1/4â 3.0 lbs/sq.ft. Opaque N/A Level II Acrylic 1 3/8â 8.3 lbs/sq.ft. 90% SAR Only* Level II Fiberglass 3/8â 3.5 lbs/sq.ft. Opaque N/A Level III SP-1.25 1 1/4â 7.7 lbs/sq.ft. 85% SAR Only* Level III SP-1250 1 5/16â 8.1 lbs/sq.ft. 67% GE Margard Level III Fiberglass 7/16â 4.5 lbs/sq.ft Opaque N/A Â * SAR (Super Abrasion Resistant) coating by Polycast Â