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[MamaLiberty]

I couldn't decide whether to put this in this area, or "silly stuff." Maybe I'll cross post it there too...

I don't go to the bank often, maybe three times a year... so it's been a while. Needed to draw some cash, and I don't use an ATM.

Anyway, found a notice on the front door that demanded one remove all hats, scarves, hoodies, sun glasses (and i don't remember anything else, but there probably was...) I took off my hat, and asked the teller (a friend) what that was all about. She said it was their new facial recognition system... so they'd have a clear picture of anyone who might rob the place or whatever...

I laughed and asked if she actually thought anyone who wanted to rob the place would pay attention to it... she seemed to think they would, and was a great addition to their "security." HMMM, never noticed any of that before.  But oh well. I asked her when was the last time anyone robbed a bank (or anything else) in this town, and she told me about an attempted robbery at their branch in Moorcroft... no details. She was getting frowns from the head teller....

Anyway, she said they would soon have a new security feature as well... each customer would have to be 'buzzed in" from the front lobby. HMMM OK, I told her this was silly, and that the only people who would be inconvenienced would be the regular customers.

And then, as I was leaving, it occurred to me that I'd come in, visited with the teller, and left while openly carrying a gun... nobody lifted an eyebrow...  Almost went back in to see if they wanted to hire a gang of old ladies (my weekly shooting clinic folks) to be "security guards." But I didn't.

I wonder what the facial recognition stuff, and the buzzer in deal is costing them. And I'm going to see if I can find out what happened to the want-to-be bank robber in Moorcroft.

[Wyomiles]

Looks like they have a suspect Mama. Did it happen in 2007?  Took them long enough!

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/top-stories/captured-fugitive-prime-suspect-in-moorcroft-wyo-bank-robbery/article_68c1c39d-05f8-5c14-b3e0-90ff0eaa0f5a.html

[MamaLiberty]

The article is dated, clearly from 2007

 Captured fugitive prime suspect in Moorcroft, Wyo., bank robbery
Ryan Woodard, Journal staff Aug 7, 2007

I didn't think it was recent... I'd have heard about it. Remember what a small town this is! And Moorcroft is much smaller, and not that far away. I wanted to ask the teller yesterday if she was armed, or any of them... but I already knew the answer. The bank is a franchise deal, I think, controlled by the corp. in Denver.

No surprise there, but what upset me was that the teller - who shoots with her husband, by the way - seemed to think that all this security nonsense was actually going to be better, keeping her and others safe.  They'll be sitting ducks if someone comes in who really wants to hurt them.

Still can't get over the idea that I had to take off my hat... but the gun clearly visible on my hip was totally ignored. Wonder how long before the "no guns" signs go up. sigh

[knobster]

My credit union has the same sign.  I'm tempted to keep my hunting ski hat on my head the few times I go in there but I imagine the folks there don't have much in the way of a sense of humor.

[FDD]

my bank has the same sign, but I am not removing my hoodie, just because some snowflake is scared

[knobster]

my bank has the same sign, but I am not removing my hoodie, just because some snowflake is scared

I think you would scare snowflakes regardless of the hoodie!   

[FDD]

my bank has the same sign, but I am not removing my hoodie, just because some snowflake is scared

I think you would scare snowflakes regardless of the hoodie!   

true

[MamaLiberty]

my bank has the same sign, but I am not removing my hoodie, just because some snowflake is scared

I think you would scare snowflakes regardless of the hoodie!   

Well, yeah, but what about the GUN???  I did ask the teller why anyone would think my hat was a threat (did NOT mention the gun) and she said the thing was to be able to identify a robber. HUH? I'd think it would be far more important to stop a thief. But hell, what do I know.

[knobster]

my bank has the same sign, but I am not removing my hoodie, just because some snowflake is scared

I think you would scare snowflakes regardless of the hoodie!   

Well, yeah, but what about the GUN???  I did ask the teller why anyone would think my hat was a threat (did NOT mention the gun) and she said the thing was to be able to identify a robber. HUH? I'd think it would be far more important to stop a thief. But hell, what do I know.

That is quite funny.  Remove your hat but the gun hanging on your hip is just fine. 

[Wyomiles]

My mom worked at banks and credit unions years ago. She always said that they were trained to hand over the money. Do whatever they were told by the robber, while at the same time paying attention to height, weight, limps, etc., to be able to identify the robber. I assume that they are still trained this way only now the cameras will help with identification. So fighting back is not an option I would guess.

[MamaLiberty]

So fighting back is not an option I would guess.

And that works, I guess, as long as the robber doesn't shoot them... sigh

[Who...me?]

My bank has had facial recognition for years.

Her name is Gloria.  When I walk in the door she smiles, calls me by name and asks how she can help me.

[MamaLiberty]

My bank has had facial recognition for years.

Her name is Gloria.  When I walk in the door she smiles, calls me by name and asks how she can help me.

Yeah, that's the way it's always been everywhere here.  The population of the entire county is less than 5,000 now. I'm very well known all over here as the old lady who carries a BIG black gun on her hip. I always get a kick out of being recognized for that.

I guess if corporate bank bosses want to waste money with facial recognition and "buzz in" doors, it's no skin off my nose. Just going to be a silly inconvenience.

Occurred to me just now to wonder if those big shot executives ever look at the recordings...  wonder what they'd think if they saw me enter... LOL And all three tellers smiling and greeting me warmly. Life just isn't fair, I tell you. LOL

[Rarick]

The banks I go to in urban areas usually have a lobby for the ATM's.  The ATM card gets you access to the heavily video'd area.  I regard it as a nice saftey feature, if I think someone is following me it is a simple way to verify and identify a threatening person.  I also regard a card acess door as a means of preclusion, if he breaks in I have permission.....not that I need it. 

Any lawyers have any suggestions about the legal issues about using a door like that for preclusion?  I never saw any 'no go zone' signs posted.

[MamaLiberty]

I would imagine such a thing _might_ be  helpful in a big city.  It's completely idiotic here. I've never seen more than two other customers in that bank. And I don't have an ATM card... never will.