How to reduce the risk of being targeted for a robbery when transferring cash
- When large amounts of cash are involved, use a security transport company
- Count cash out of sight of customers
- Reduce need for transfers by reducing use of cash; for example, encouraging electronic funds transfers
How to manage risks:
- Monitor the amount of cash held at your business and make regular random bank deposits through the day
- Do not take large amounts of cash to the bank in the same bag at the same time every day
- If possible, take someone with you to the bank
- Conceal deposit bag and use a bank close to you to deposit takings
- Constantly change the procedures for cash transfer, including changing routes, times, schedules, the amounts transferred and the vehicle used
- Do not take cash home – driving home with the day’s takings makes you a target for robbery
- Have signs indicating limited cash on premises
What to do if you are the target of a robbery
- Stand still, with your hands where they can be seen and avoid making sudden movements
- Do exactly as the offender says
- Try to stay calm
- Avoid drawing attention to yourself
- Avoid staring or making eye contact with the offender
- Allow the offender to leave and do not give chase
- When it is safe call 000
- Try not to touch anything that may involve disturbing the evidence