Banks say dress code leads to decline in robberies

Jefferson City News Tribune ^ | 5/20/04 | AP

[wagglebee]

Last year, more than 200 Missouri financial institutions adopted a "No hats, no hoods, no sunglasses" policy that had previously been used only in the Springfield area. Crime statistics released by the FBI indicate 42 fewer robberies in the first year that the policy has been in effect statewide.

I'm sure the left will find some way to say this is discrimination.

[gilliam]

Duh!

[jdege]

I find it likely that there are people who are insulted at being told to remove their hats and sunglasses as they come in the door.

But then I remember once watching a clerk at a gun store, barking "Take Your Hands Out Of Your Pockets!" at a young guy who'd come slouching into the store.

He let go of whatever it was that he'd been holding on to, held his hands out to his side, then turned around and left. Rather quickly, as I remember.

I'm sure he, also, felt insulted.

[sd-joe]

"No sunglasses" discriminate against the blind.

[Kackikat]

I love the idea, let's you be aware of one who isn't complying and to step away from them...just in case.

[Kackikat]

I would think a cane or a "dog" would indicate one was blind and it says it isn't mandatory. However a robber could come dressed as a blind person too.

[jackbill]

Discrimination. No burkhas????

[bwteim]

I'm sure the left will find some way to say this is discrimination.

[Straight Vermonter]

People go into banks?

I think the last time I actually walked into a bank was sometime in the 80s.

[ken5050]

more amazing....9 posts, and not one mention of "profiling"

[Salvation]

Common sense bump!

[KneelBeforeZod]

"apt natural. I have a gub"

[Scenic Sounds]

Why not metal detectors?

[boomop1]

FBI said no indication that this is the reason for the decline, probably because it wasn't their idea, government morons.

[Khurkris]

[Crazieman]

People hauling in change would set it off all the time

[Scenic Sounds]

People hauling in change would set it off all the time

Yeah, but they could have you put all the coins in those little trays like at the airport.

And take off your shoes, too. ;-)

[Larry Lucido]

No shoes
No shirt
No stickup

[XEHRpa]

Jeez, and I thought this would be a story about a new trend in "naked" banks. You know, no concealed forearms, etc.

Although I guess "Stick up" might carry a new connotation.

[gitmo]

I went to an amusement park recently. They had metal detectors to get in. They wanted to take my pocket knife. I turned around and left.