Armed Robbery Awarness

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Regardless of whom you are or where you live everybody is a potential victim of crime, you maybe in the wrong place at the wrong time, it is important that you know how to react, please read the armed robbery information and view the footage of how to react if you are the subject of an armed robbery. Remember that the steps you take will reduce the risk of injury to you and any other person caught in this situation. It does not matter if a robbery is in a bank, store, on the street, in your home or in Read morea park the principals of keeping safe are still the same, Answer the following questions and you will receive a certificate of completion if you show an understanding of how to act if you are unfortunate enough to be a victim of an armed robbery.

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1.

Robbery is the unlawful taking of property, without consent, accompanied by force or threat
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Robbery is the unlawful taking of property, without consent, accompanied by force or threat of force from a person or organisation.

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2.

Only some one who works in a bank can be a victim of an armed robbery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
In today's society armed robbery is a fact of life and can happen to any person in any location

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3.

Robbers are not dangerous.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
All robber must be considered dangerous.

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4.

It is better of prevent the robbery in the first place than to deal with it when it happens.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Preventing a robbery

This is an important module as we look at ways to reduce the potential of a robbery; prevention is better than the cure:

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5.

Staff members don't have to be trained in armed robbery preventive measures, only the managers should be trained in armed robbery preventive measures.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
All staff should be
Trained in hold-up procedures.
Shown how to activate and control security equipment.
Asked to account for and return all keys.

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6.

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCORE:: S
- A.
  
  Stop
- B.
  
  Stand
- C.
  
  Stumble
Correct Answer
A. Stop

Explanation
STOP

Stop before your natural instincts take over and have you attacking the robber or running from the situation take a deep breath and let it out slowly, take deep slow breaths to calm your nerves.

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7.

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCOREC
- A.
  
  Cramp
- B.
  
  Control
- C.
  
  Calm
Correct Answer
C. Calm

Explanation
CALM

Remain calm; continue to control your breathing, talk to yourself and use positive reinforcement and keep telling yourself to stay calm. Do not invade the personal space of the offender. Look down and don’t stare at the robber, staring at the offender will attract unnecessary attention to you. Take a step back and turn side ways, by stepping back you will not invade the robbers space and turning side ways will make you a less of a target. If the robber tells you to lie down then lie down, if you are told to move to a different part of the room then do it. If you are told to put the money in a bag do it, say to the robber “I am getting you the money”.

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8.

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCORE O
- A.
  
  Obsolete
- B.
  
  Obey
- C.
  
  Ordinary
Correct Answer
B. Obey

Explanation
OBEY

Obey the robber whenever possible, if the robber sees people complying and doing as requested there is less chance of him resorting to violence to achieve his goals. A robber’s sole aim is to get in, get the money and get out. The robber is not interested in you. Always keep your hand clear with palms up and visible.

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9.

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCORER
- A.
  
  Remain Safe
- B.
  
  Retaliate
- C.
  
  Run
Correct Answer
A. Remain Safe

Explanation
REMAIN SAFE

The aim of this training is for you and others to remain safe in an armed robbery situation - do not take risks that could jeopardize your safety or the safety of others. Your aim is to give the robber(s) what they want as quickly as possible so they leave the premises without hurting anyone. It is important that you don’t create stress for the robber, if the safe is on a time lock give the robber what money you can and then tell the robber “this is all I can give you the safe is on a time lock and I can’t access it”. All ways tell the truth. It is important that you communicate with the robber.

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10.

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCOREE
- A.
  
  Evidence
- B.
  
  Evict
- C.
  
  Enter
Correct Answer
A. Evidence

Explanation
EVIDENCE

Evidence – be aware of what the offender touched, and do not touch it yourself. After the offender leaves, lock the door of the building and ask any witnesses to await the arrival of police. Activate the alarm or call the police only when it is safe to do so. Tape off or lock off the area to preserve the evidence. Get a description if it is safe to do so and make a mental note of the offenders’ features, including clothing, scars, tattoos, height, hair colour, accent and speech.

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11.

Take a step ------, turn side ways to the robber and look down
- A.
  
  Up
- B.
  
  Forward
- C.
  
  Back
Correct Answer
C. Back

Explanation
Take a step back, turn side on to the robber and look down

Keep out of the robber's personal space
Makes you a smaller target and removes your vital oragans fro immediate attack
A submissive gesture that infers authority to the robber
Not aggressive or confrontational

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12.

Keep hands -------, palms up and visible
- A.
  
  In your pocket
- B.
  
  Hidden
- C.
  
  Open
Correct Answer
C. Open

Explanation
Keep hands open, palms up and visible

Displays that you are not aggressive.
Shows that you are not armed and you are compliant.

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13.

--------------- with the robber, say “I will get the money."
- A.
  
  Communicate
- B.
  
  Yell
- C.
  
  Argue
Correct Answer
A. Communicate

Explanation
Communicate with the robber, say “I will get the money.

Indicates to the robber that you are complying and obeying
Indicates to the robber that he will get want what he wants.

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14.

Move at your ----------- speed
- A.
  
  Normal
- B.
  
  Slow
- C.
  
  Fast
Correct Answer
A. Normal

Explanation
Move at your normal speed:

Reinforces to the robber that you are complying and obeying.
Reinforces to the robber that he will get want he wants.
Prevents the robber from using force.

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Armed Robbery Awarness

Robbery is the unlawful taking of property, without consent, accompanied by force or threat

Only some one who works in a bank can be a victim of an armed robbery.

Robbers are not dangerous.

It is better of prevent the robbery in the first place than to deal with it when it happens.

Staff members don't have to be trained in armed robbery preventive measures, only the managers should be trained in armed robbery preventive measures.

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCORE:: S

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCOREC

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCORE O

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCORER

During an armed robbery the overall aim should be to ensure the offender leaves the premises as soon as possible, without injuring or harming anyone. What does the following letter stand regarding SCOREE

Take a step ------, turn side ways to the robber and look down

Keep hands -------, palms up and visible

--------------- with the robber, say “I will get the money."

Move at your ----------- speed