We have 21 branches, and we think we have a very successful robbery prevention program. The article regarding three repeat robberies at the same branch was unfortunate [Jan. 26, page 1].

Six years ago we had six robberies in one year. We were concerned that after 9/11 the FBI had switched its attention from bank robberies to terrorism. We felt like we were being targeted by robbers. We felt our staff and members were at risk. But what could we do? Here is a list of some of the things we did that significantly reduced our robbery risk.

We formed a task force of local credit unions, banks and law enforcement. The group shares all robbery photos. We get those photos the day of the robbery and share them with our staff so that they can be on the alert for the bad guys who often inspect the branch before they rob it.

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