ATM Smartphone App – Will Bank ATM App Prevent Armed Robbery?

02/10/23 • 8 min

ATM Smartphone App Promises Convenience, not Safety. Major US banks move towards card-free ATM access. ATM Smartphone App replaces the plastic access card. Will this make ATM use safer for us or just for the bank? A phone app makes you look at two screens now instead of one Interview by Aaron Smith with CNN Money. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:50] -- Interview begins with Aaron Smith - CNN Money. [02:00] -- Must log in to ATM Smartphone app to obtain new account code. [02:12] -- Customer must enter 8-digit App code and PIN code into ATM. [02:59] -- Banks are concerned with losses from fraudulent ATM card use. [03:40] -- Physical robbery risk in front of the ATM machine is unchanged. [04:40] -- ATM Smartphone App may give a false sense of security. Will a smartphone app keep us safe at the ATM?Tweet This ATM Smartphone App - No Personal Safety Features Yet Must own an updated smartphone and be tech-savvy to use the App. A smartphone App does not lower robbery risk at ATM machines. ATM robbers don't care how you get the machine to spit out cash. Need to enter an 8-digit smartphone account code into the ATM keypad. Keypad entry errors can cause more delays than the current card system. We still need to enter a PIN code when prompted by the ATM machine. We still need to view the ATM screen menu to make transaction selections. Smartphone App requires you to focus on two devices instead of one. Robbers might prefer that you use an ATM Smartphone App. ATM robbers can steal your smartphone phone as well as your cash. ATM robbers stealing smartphones will inhibit fast 911 call reporting. ATM Smartphone App Future Opportunities It should greatly reduce the risk of fraud losses for the major banks. The adoption of NFC* could shorten the time in front of the ATM machine. A bio-metric eye scan should reduce keypad or screen interface time. NFC and bio-metrics could drastically shorten time at ATM Machines. * NFC - Near Field Communication - ATM machines will recognize your phone when in close proximity or by tapping an ATM sensor. Related ATM Smartphone App Articles and Podcasts ATM Security - 10 Things ATM Robbers Don't Want Victims to Know Bank ATM Machine Late-Night Use Advice Article Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation Download the 115-page eBook written by Security Expert Chris E. McGoey Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases Chris McGoey has authored a tremendous practical guide about premises liability litigation for attorneys, security consultants, risk managers, landlords, law enforcement, and business operators. “You won’t find a better book on this subject!” If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book” 115 pages 8.5 X 11′′ — Instant Download (PDF) – Revised 2023. Copyright © 2009 – 2023 Aegis Books, Inc. Click the Buy Now button. Pay via PayPal or Credit-Debit Cards Instant Download $25 – Online Orders are Secure via PayPal Server Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee Biography of Chris E. McGoey Testimonials from a few clients Speaking Engagements Media Interviews Premises Liability Litigation Book Retain Chris as a Security Expert Witness Chris McGoey Blog Article Index Crime School Podcast Episode Index Contact Security Consultant Chris E. McGoey Jonesborough, Tennessee 951-461-8950 [email protected]

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Nightclub Security Plan San Francisco Gay Pride

Nightclub security plan after Orlando massacre Are nightclub security plan upgrades needed for LGBT Pride week? What can San Francisco club owners do to enhance security? Should nightclub owners worry about a copycat incident? San Francisco Police Highly-Visible at LGBT Gay Pride Parade Interview with San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. Reporter Aidin Vaziri. Podcast Time Stamps: [01:20] -- Gay Pride (LGBT) weekend starts June 25, 2016, in San Francisco [01:50] -- This year LGBT parade joins with the Black Lives Matter movement. [03:10] -- Interview begins with San Francisco Chronicle newspaper reporter. [04:00] -- What should nightclub owners do in light of the Orlando massacre? [05:00] -- No trend or pattern of where or when the next mass shooting will occur. [06:00] -- Parade dynamic may change with the Black Lives Matter movement. [07:20] -- Nightclub security plan must increase vigilance at the front door. [08:20] -- San Francisco Police will be out in force and highly visible. [09:00] -- Police have met with parade organizers and nightclub owners. [09:40] -- Will mass shooters are deterred by more security staff at the door [11:15] -- Arming all security staff in clubs is not likely to happen soon. [12:45] -- Special response training is needed for a nightclub security plan. [13:15] -- Nightclub owners need a response to "what if" questions. [14:40] -- New dynamic requires personal alertness at all public venues. Should San Francisco nightclub owners worry about a copycat massacre?Tweet This San Francisco LGBT Parade and Celebration Gay Pride Parade 2016 is expected to draw one-million people. The celebration moves between Civic Center and the Castro district. Day-long celebrations and the mixing of political values are a security challenge. Police hope for peaceful demonstrations and protests. The usual amount of disruption and disorderly conduct is expected. Due to the crowd, theme, and alcohol service, there will be some fights. Some injuries and medical emergencies are anticipated. Gun violence and mass murder have not been a major threat. A few people were shot in 2013 and 2015 at LGBT Pride events. SFPD will increase foot patrols and have a highly-visible presence. Law enforcement is relying on each nightclub security plan. Nightclub Security Plan for Gay Pride Celebration FBI and San Francisco Police have met with parade organizers. Saturday is nightclub night South of Market and in the Castro. Streets, nightclubs, and bars will be filled with people. Police have met with clubs about a nightclub security plan. Police planning is largely about crowd control and response. The Orlando Nightclub Massacre is on everyone's mind. Police will be out in force to prevent a copycat mass shooter. A city must rely heavily on the private nightclub security plan. Nightclubs must hire and train adequate staff to control conduct. The nightclub security plan must address the active shooter response. Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation Download the 115-page eBook written by Security Expert Chris E. McGoey Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases Chris McGoey has authored a tremendous practical guide about premises liability litigation for attorneys, security consultants, risk managers, landlords, law enforcement, and business operators. “You won’t find a better book on this subject!” If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book” 115 pages 8.5 X 11′′ — Instant Download (PDF) – Revised 2023. Copyright © 2009 – 2023 Aegis Books, Inc. Click the Buy Now button. Pay via PayPal or Credit-Debit Cards Instant Download $25 – Online Orders are Secure via PayPal Server Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee Biography of Chris E. McGoey

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Adult Shoplifters Caught Using Children for Theft at Walmart

Adult Shoplifters are using Kids for theft at a Florida Walmart. Why do adult shoplifters use children to commit theft from retail stores? Do arrest reports show that parents teach their children how to be thieves? Parents Accused of Shoplifting with their Kids at Walmart Interview by Jim Ross with the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper. Podcast Time Stamps: 00:39 -- Show introduction by Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey. 03:39 -- Interview begins by Jim Ross with the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper. 03:50 -- Police arrest parents shoplifting with 12-year-old daughter at Walmart. 04:52 -- What is the frequency of older kids shoplifting with adults or parents? 05:10 -- In a case like this, is the child a victim, a shoplifter, or both? 06:00 -- Was a book written about using children called "Oliver Twist". 07:00 -- Adult shoplifters believe children make them look less suspicious. 08:10 -- Parents normally do not shoplift in front of older children. 10:05 -- Most adults will not shoplift in front of their significant other. 13:00 -- Adult shoplifters hope this will fool loss prevention agents. 13:44 -- Crime School Host Chris McGoey gives his thoughts about the story. 14:50 -- Corporate retailer challenges regarding shoplifter detention policy. 20:00 -- Corporate policy needs to address every detention/arrest protocol. 20:55 -- Criminal charges are sometimes reduced or dismissed by courts. 21:25 -- Retailers are sometimes exposed to civil liability from judicial decisions. 24:00 -- Whose rights are more important to protect: Criminal v. Retailer? 25:58 -- Shoplifters can file civil lawsuits when criminal cases are dismissed. Adults using kids to steal like from the story, Oliver TwistTweet This Adult Shoplifters with Children Challenge Loss Prevention Older children usually do not shoplift together with adults. Likewise, significant others generally do not shoplift together. Adults with infants in large baby carriages sometimes require monitoring. Adult shoplifters believe that children nearby make them less suspicious. Do a Google Search of "Walmart children shoplifting with parents Florida" Some adult shoplifters will abandon their children in-store to avoid capture. Retailers need policies on how to deal with adult shoplifters with children. Difficult to formulate a national shoplifter apprehension policy. Legal/practical implications require local detention/apprehension standards. Cannot afford to let local police sort it out after a family theft apprehension. Decisions relating to the prosecution of a family of shoplifters require caution. The criminal justice system can expose a retailer to detention/arrest liability. Shoplifters' rights often get top priority during the judicial process. Other Adult Shoplifters Related Podcasts Juvenile Shoplifting Until Adults Throw Red Bull Cans at Cashier 10 Things Loss Prevention Agents want Shoplifters to Know 10 Things Shoplifters Don’t Want You to Know Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation Download the 115-page eBook written by Security Expert Chris E. McGoey Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases Chris McGoey has authored a tremendous practical guide about premises liability litigation for attorneys, security consultants, risk managers, landlords, law enforcement, and business operators. “You won’t find a better book on this subject!” If you’re a trial lawyer, you simply “Must Read This Book” 115 pages 8.5 X 11′′ — Instant Download (PDF) – Revised 2023. Copyright © 2009 – 2023 Aegis Books, Inc. Click the Buy Now button. Pay via PayPal or Credit-Debit Cards Instant Download $25 – Online Orders are Secure via PayPal Server Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee Biography of Chris E. McGoey