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Ask Guests and Team Members to remain in the store until law enforcement arrives and to refrain from
discussing any aspect of the robbery.
Have all Team Member witnesses make their own notes as to what they observed. Notes should not be
compared with others. Collect statements and provide to law enforcement.
Call your ROD/ROM and provide initial facts:
Any injuries and estimated loss if available
Number of suspects and point of entry
Whether or not safe was entered
Your point of view if the suspect(s) was familiar with the store’s layout
The ROD/ROM contacts the Crisis Hotline and the Crisis Team is activated.
The Crisis Team will provide direction and next steps.
Available CCTV video should be archived on appropriate media.
Do Not Be A Hero!
Do Not Resist!
Do Not Make Any Sudden Movements!
Do Not Look Directly Into Suspect’s Eyes!
IF A BURGLARY OCCURS
The monitoring company notifies a Manager on the store’s call list that an alarm point has been activated.
The Manager should inquire as to what alarm point(s) have been activated and if law enforcement has been
dispatched.
A Manager is responsible for responding to the location in order to investigate the alarm.
Upon arrival, drive around the building and search for any signs of forced entry into the premises.
If law enforcement is still on the scene, enter the building with an officer. If law enforcement is not present,
contact the local law enforcement agency, inform the authorities that he/she is on the scene, and request
an officer to respond.
If the alarm is deemed to be a false alarm, a service call should be placed the next business day in order to
repair the issue.
Contact your ROD/ROM and provide the following information:
Point of entry
Whether or not the safe was entered
Estimated loss, missing supplies and/or products
Damage to the building
The ROD/ROM will contact the Crisis Hotline and the Crisis Team will be notified. The appropriate Crisis
Team Members will provide direction and next steps.
Available CCTV video should be archived on appropriate media.
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