4(d) - Bank Robbery

Setting Up Containment

• An Incident Commander must be designated at the perimeter.

• When it is clarified that a bank robbery is taking place all officers available must respond.

• When arriving on scene an important factor is to make sure that the area is correctly contained: 

  • • Both Jefferson Street and Quality street should have a roadblock making sure that all entrances are blocked;

    • The pedestrian bridge, park, and hospital pathways should be blocked;

    • While Supervisors and TFU handle the ongoing incident, as many other officers as possible should uphold this containment

Moving into the bank

• The Bank must be contained before entry. 

• TFU should move in first upon authorization by the Incident Commander. Checking the roof and garbage cans in the back of the bank before entering.

• When moving inside you should do so in an appropriately paced manner making sure that it is clear in all corners with TFU leading. Checking the teller’s office and state that the lobby has been cleared.

• Take up tactical positions which can cover the vault lobby door. 

When the bank is clear

• The Incident Commander is responsible for communicating that the Bank is clear.

• Supervisors, Medics, and TFU officers will move inside the vault and account for all illegal items are accounted for. Medics will give anyone medical attention to those who need it.

• When clarified as a Code 4 by the Incident Commander, all officers on scene are free to leave and perform their regular duties.