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Which kinds of banks are most likely to be robbed?
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All banks are vulnerable to theft, and banks are required to have security procedures and systems in place to mitigate risk. However, some banks have higher risk factors than others, and higher-risk banks may require additional practices and security measures. Community banks and urban banks have higher risk of being robbed than regional and national banks, because of their proximity to local communities and their higher level of transactions and exposure to large amounts of cash and valuables. Low-income communities and neighborhoods where there is high poverty and crime also have greater risk of bank robbery, as banks and other businesses in these areas attract higher levels of criminal activity. To lower risk of robbery, banks must strengthen their security procedures with regular security assessments and high-quality security systems such as advanced video surveillance, external and internal barriers and secure vaults, and intrusion detection systems. Banks should also engage in threat and vulnerability assessments and maintain security plans and emergency preparedness practices.