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What To Do If You’re in a Bank Robbery

U.S. banks were robbed more than 4,000 times last year, according to the FBI. If you witness a robbery, security experts say, your first priority should be to avoid making a bad situation worse. Margarette Burnette of NerdWallet summarized some tips from  the experts to keep yourself safe. Here are 5 steps to take if you’re in a bank robbery:

  1. Stay calm
  2. Observe the robber, if you can
  3. Don’t try to be a hero
  4. Cooperate, within reason
  5. Don’t compare notes with other witnesses

(usatoday.com)

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