Security officers and security consultants know that security in their banks must be as strong and effective as possible, due to today’s soaring crime rates, data processing fraud, extortion, the ever increasing use of ATMs, and skyrocketing insurance costs.

Bank Security Desk Reference uses real-life examples and step-by-step procedures to give you practical guidance on implementing security in your bank. You will find detailed checklists throughout the book. Bank Security Desk Reference also provides guidance to construct, expand, and implement effective security programs. In addition, it shows the reader how to meet all legal requirements pertaining to security, including safeguarding assets, maintaining legal compliance procedures, meeting insurance requirements, and establishing workable personnel practices. The desk reference details a wide range of special training programs.

This convenient, two-volume looseleaf reference gives you proven techniques and procedures you'll use to:

• Prevent all types of white-collar crime
• Reduce external fraud and desktop publishing counterfeiting
• Protect customers from ATM crime and reduce civil liability in the event of such crime
• Write a sound, workable crisis management plan
• Conduct effective reference and criminal checks on applicants
• Establish good banking security procedures
• Prevent electronic compromise of computer data
• Develop loss prevention controls and employee training programs

Plus, upon payment you’ll receive a companion CD with the complete manual contents so you’ll be able to copy, print and import material for use in your own policies, procedures, forms and bank documents.

Summary of Contents

VOLUME 1

1. Overview of Bank Security
2. Crimes Against Financial Institutions and Relevant Criminal Laws
3. Security Department: Structure and Function
4. Physical Security for the Institution
5. Computer Security for Financial Institutions
6. Contingency Planning for Financial Institutions
7. Security for the Human Resources Department
8. Data Security and the Internet
9. Security Training for Bank Employees
10. Investigation of White-Collar Crime
11. Automated Teller Machine Security
12. Safe-Deposit Security
13. Controlling Money Laundering
14. Check Fraud Prevention
15. Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act

VOLUME 2-APPENDIXES

1. Bank Protection Act of 1968: Implementing Regulations
2. Reporting Requirements and Regulations
3. Securities and Exchange Commission Rules
4. (Reserved)
5. Source of Information for Background Check
6. Regulations Concerning Employment of Criminal Offenders
7. Consumer Protection
8. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977
9. Federal Criminal Laws and Prosecution Policies
10. Regulation CC: Implementing the Expedited Funds Availability Act
11. Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988
12. Selected FDIC Statements of Policy
13. Foreign Assets Control Regulations
14. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act Index
15. Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act

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About Richard Cross

Richard F. Cross, CPP, is president of Risk Management Group, Inc., a consulting firm based in Loudon, Tennessee, that specializes in bank security. He has more than 30 years experience in all aspects of bank security and has had consulting engagements with major financial institutions worldwide. Following service in the Central Intelligence Agency where he was trained in all aspects of security, Mr. Cross entered the private sector with senior security management positions at the Institute for Defense Analysis and the Bank of New York. As a consultant, he has conducted risk assessments, compiled written security procedures, and developed innovative training modules for clients. He has been a frequent speaker at bank security seminars and workshops. See all works by Mr. Cross