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No Hats, No Hoods, No Sunglasses
A Statewide Dress Code Robbery Prevention Program
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The "No Hats, No Hoods, No Sunglasses" Robbery Prevention Program helps your credit union step up security efforts without spending a lot of money. Simply ask your members to remove hats, hoods, and sunglasses before coming into your credit union. This makes it easier to identify suspects and discourages robbers from targeting your credit union in the first place. The program began in May 2003, and continues throughout the state today. Both credit unions and banks in Missouri worked together in this effort, with the support of the FBI and the Missouri Highway Patrol. |
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Statistics released by the FBI show that financial institution robberies in Missouri have decreased significantly during the first few years of the “No Hats” program:
May 20, 2002 – May 19, 2003 125 robberies
May 20, 2003 – May 19, 2004 83 robberies
May 20, 2004 – May 19, 2005 92 robberies
May 20, 2005 – May 19, 2006 70 robberies
Click below for information on how to implement and promote the program at your credit union:
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General Information (PDF) - 3 pages
- Reasons to Adopt the Dress Code
- How to Implement the Dress Code
- Policy Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
Order Form (PDF)Sample News Release (PDF) (Word Document)
Sample Law Enforcement Letter (PDF) (Word Document)
Sample "Letter to the Editor" (PDF) (Word Document)
Teller Response Cards (PDF)
Dealing with the Media after a Robbery (PDF)
For more information about this initiative, contact Amy McLard at amclard@mcua.org or (314) 542-1370.
