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Bank security guards are a common sight in many locationsu2014and with good reason. According to FBI statistics, over 3,000 bank robberies occurred in 2018. Now, factor in the COVID-19 pandemic and bank security guards are more important than ever.<br><br>Monitoring Bank Customers. Many bank and credit union branches are closed or only allow a limited number of customers in at a time. Security guards keep track of how many are entering, manage lines outside the bank so everyone is maintaining proper distancing and wearing face masks (if required) and in some cases perform temperature checks before allowing customers into the building.<br><br>Unique Bank Security Challenges. With customers wearing masks and other facial coverings, determining who could be a security risk can be a difficult task. Security guards are trained to look for other telltale signsu2014body language and mannerismsu2014coupled with statistical information. Bank robbers are overwhelmingly male and work alone. Friday afternoons are the highest period for attempted robberies. Security guards at banks are continually factoring in this information while on duty. Bank security vigilance is especially important during the COVID-19 crisis since low-level inmates are being released to reduce virus outbreaks in prison. These criminals can present a risk to individuals and businesses.
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Bank Security Guards Monitoring Bank Customers. Many bank and credit union branches are closed or only allow a limited number of customers in at a time. Security guards keep track of how many are entering, manage lines outside the bank so everyone is maintaining proper distancing and wearing face masks (if required) and in some cases perform temperature checks before allowing customers into the building.
