Transcript Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

Arapahoe County
Sheriff’s Office
Robbery Prevention Program
Robbery Prevention
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Robbery is defined by Colorado
Revised Statutes as a person who
knowingly takes anything of value
from the person or the presence of
another by use of force, threats, or
intimidation.
Robbery Prevention
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In 2003, a total of 3,577 robberies
were reported by law enforcement
agencies in Colorado.
This is a 3.8% increase from 2002.
Robberies accounted for 6.5% of the
major offenses reported in Colorado.
Robbery Prevention
Opening Procedures
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Check your place of business first by
driving by and looking for anyone or
anything that is suspicious.
Pay attention to the parking lots,
streets, alleyways and dark spots
around your place of business.
Robbery Prevention
Opening Procedures
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If possible, have more than one
employee open.
Have your keys ready before you
approach the door.
Get in as quick as possible.
Robbery Prevention
Opening Procedures
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Establish a safety signal to notify other
employees that it is safe to enter the
business.
If something seems out of place, call
911 and contact the Arapahoe County
Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Robbery Prevention
Closing Procedures
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If possible, never close your place of
business alone.
Pay attention to late arriving
customers.
Never let a customer in after you
have closed.
Robbery Prevention
Closing Procedures
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Make certain that the place of business is
empty and secure the doors before you turn
your attention to closing procedures.
Remain alert for anyone or anything that is
suspicious.
If you see suspicious activity, report it to the
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
immediately.
Robbery Prevention Tips
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Clear windows to increase visibility
inside your place of business.
Maintain good lighting of the interior
and exterior of your place of business.
Train your employees on prevention
and response procedures.
Include regular training from the
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Robbery Prevention Tips
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Know your customers.
Make eye contact with your
customers.
Watch people in the lobby and exterior
for unusual activity.
Have employees randomly walk
through the lobby to greet people.
Robbery Prevention Tips
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If your business has an alarm, train
your employees in its use.
Test alarms frequently to ensure
proper function.
Have signs stating there is a silent
alarm on premises.
Robbery Prevention Tips
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Question any unscheduled
maintenance.
Install door viewers (180 degree
minimum) on exterior doors if
applicable.
Do not leave any back or exterior
doors open.
During A Robbery
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Reassure the suspect that you will
cooperate in every way. Robbers
usually are excited and may be
provoked easily.
Don’t be a hero; don’t take
chances.
During a Robbery
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Give the robber only what they
demand.
Stay calm.
Use dye packs, tracking devices, bait
money, etc. when giving money but
don’t make it obvious.
During A Robbery
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OBSERVE CAREFULLY
Take a good look at your suspect(s).
Notice any details that will aid you in
describing them and their
mannerisms.
Make comparisons between them and
yourself or people you know.
During A Robbery
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Memorize peculiarities such as tattoos