Helpful Tips for Handling Money in Gurnee, IL
Having cash on hand creates a significant risk for any business, and it’s important for you to understand how to safely handle cash that you are responsible for. For more information, click here: Restaurant Crime - Be Ready For the Unexpected so that you're prepared for the future and can sustain your loss control and risk management programs.
Cash Drawers
When using a cash drawer:
- Open it only when making a transaction.
- Close the drawer before you package merchandise the customer may have purchased.
- Leave the bills the customer gave you on top of the drawer until after making change to keep a record of what the customer paid in case of dispute.
- Never leave an open cash drawer unattended for any length of time.
- Notify your supervisor when you build up excess cash in your drawer so it can be moved to a more secure location.
- Never count cash drawers in front of customers. Always count the contents of the drawer in a secure, private area.
- Always lock the cash drawer and remove the key when it is not in use.
- If the premises will be unattended overnight, empty the cash drawer and leave it open to deter damage in the event of a break-in.
Bank Drops
There may be a time when you will have to bring cash to the bank on behalf of . Remember these tips while moving cash:
- Never establish a routine for deposits. Vary the time and the route you take as much as possible.
- Always try to take someone with you. Go by yourself only as a last resort.
- Alert someone that you are leaving with the deposit and also tell them when you should be returning.
- Transport cash in something that doesn’t draw attention to you. If you are using a bank bag or similar container, always put it in something unidentifiable.
- Do not use public transportation.
- If taking a taxi, use a reputable company, and always call for it by phone instead of flagging one down once you’ve reached the street.
- If walking, choose busy streets that will keep you close by people.
- Do not make other stops before the deposit.
Hold-Ups
Even when employees take all the proper precautions, there is still chance for a robbery. If such a robbery occurs while you are at work, remember:
- Try to remain as calm as possible.
- Comply with the robber’s instructions.
- Give them any money or goods that they ask for.
- Make mental notes about the robber’s appearance so you can inform police.
- Never attempt to physically stop an armed robber.
Remember that no amount of money is worth a life.
If you have questions or concerns on this issue, do not hesitate to call Zeiler Insurance and speak to one of our customer service representatives. As an independent agency, Zeiler Insurance prides itself with quality customer service for the people of the Chicago-land area and the rest of the Midwest. Customer or not, we can review your insurance and see if you are being protected appropriately for the right price.
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