Author Archive for Charles C. Robey
Charles (Chuck) Robey’s 40 plus years of professional diversified service includes such management areas as: Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Coroner-Medical Examiner, Bank Security/Auditing, Brinks Armored Transportation, and American Kennel Club Field Inspection. Mr. Robey has published numerous articles, addressing his areas of expertise and is available, to assist in any form of Security Seminars or Training. He may be reached at ccrobey@charter.net
IS YOUR ATTITUDE IN THE ALTITUDE?
(The following article may be considered as a safety meeting agenda. Its contents are not all inclusive but should help prompt your thinking cap) Is your attitude in the altitude, In other words, is your safety attitude somewhere up in the clouds, rather than being “down to earth”. Your attitude is one of the most [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation
Let us start this brief article with some “points to ponder”. Does your transportation company have an accident prevention policy? If so, when has the policy been updated? And, aside from the local law enforcement agency, does your company also investigate all accidents? Obliviously, motor vehicle accidents represent many types of operational problems for the [...]
Sharpening your Security Management Skills
You’ve probably heard the old cliché,” You are the only Bible some people read”. Well, this certainly holds true in the security work place. For, as a supervisor, you may be the only example your employees relate too. And, the success of any corporate security program depends, to a great extent, on how well you, [...]
Do you have an Evacuation Plan?
No company expects an emergency or disaster to occur- especially one that affects them, their employees and customers. However, in this unpredictable time in which we live, the simple truth is that emergencies and disasters can and do strike anytime and anywhere. In fact, you and your employees could be forced to evacuate, even before [...]
INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Do you have a structured “Security Department”? If so, how is your department organized and who does your department report too? And, do you have written policies or procedures that should stand the test in a court of law, if challenged? All corporations should have a well organized and fine tuned, in-house investigative staff. And [...]
Attacks against Banks are Real and Present Dangers.
One need only read the newspaper, or tune in the local TV, to realize that attacks against banks are a “real and present danger” However, there are probably many attacks against the banking community, which never get reported, as they fail to materialize. The fact that an attack has occurred and the details of that [...]
How is Guarding the Guards
Have you heard the old cliché “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes”? Well, this proverb simply is Latin for “Who will guard the guards”. In house, as well as contract guard services, have always seemed to be operating from the proverbial “fish bowl”. So, how does your guard service compare? Many corporations, due to either a lack [...]
BANK TELLERS-FIRST LINE OF ROBBERY DEFENSE
(Most people who approach the teller window are honest straightforward citizens, and are there to conduct legitimate business. The difficult task for the teller, who usually is not paid a premium wage, is taking care of these honest customers and at the same time distinguish the difference between the customer and the robber.) By history, [...]
Bank Tellers – First Line of Defense
(Bank tellers are one of the most important and less significant paid, employees of the banking system. They are truly the first line of defense) Bank fraud, even though usually not a violent crime can play havoc on a banks profit and loss. It is a criminal scheme to deceive, trick or swindle banks and [...]
PUBLIC PROTESTS- COULD THE BANKS BE THE NEXT BATTLE FIELD
“Gee, I was really on the fence about this issue,” says the hypothetical persuaded passer-by. “But now that I’ve seen all of these people I’ve never met on my local street, holding signs, wearing T-shirts emblazoned with bald partisan assertions, and generally shouting loudly various angry refrains about the alleged motives of our elected leaders, [...]
FACILITY ACCESS PROTECTION-A NECESSARY EVIL
(It’s sometimes difficult to convince executives to invest in infrastructure security. So, how can you persuade your company’s president that security is an essential, not extraneous, expense? Three simply answers education, education and education. Do your proper homework by researching past and current losses due to the lack of proper security. Especially, use documented court [...]
THE BIG SECURITY FISH BOWL
Yes, in today’s political correct environment, the Security Professional is certainly being watched, as is the most exotic fish in the world of aquatic magnificence. So, be careful and don’t crack the bowl. In the Middle Ages, the highest ranking official of a Royal House Hold or Court was known as a Constable. Then, as [...]
BONB THREATS- A PRACTICIAL APPROACH
(The following article is not all inclusive, when it comes to bomb threat prevention. It only serves as suggestions, with which to build on, in formulating a security plan. The article does not address the would be suicide bomber, as not much can be done to prevent such a crime) A bomb threat is generally [...]
SECURITY TIPS FOR A CHANGING WORLD
In today’s strapped economy, the criminal element is using any innovative means possible for monetary gain. Especially, the drug addictive population. So, it behooves us all to take whatever precautions necessary to stay safe and secure. Many a new construction site is being vandalized to obtain anything of value. Why, in my base city, perpetrators [...]
Are Bank Robberies on the Rise – Yes or No?
Are bank robberies on the rise? Well, to answer , one need only to view the nightly news cast or read the local newspaper. Yes, bank robberies seem to be on the increase. Why is this so? Could it be due to the economic down turn, the lack of security procedures, lack of employee training, [...]