Difference between revisions of "Security issue: Ram raid"
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| + | [[Image:ramraid.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Results of a ramraid]]This act has occurred since at least the mid 1930s. The term came into widespread use after a series of such raids in [[Belfast]] in 1979 that was covered in news reports and in countries such as Australia that inspired a series of similar crimes. |
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| + | Notably, large trucks are used to break into technology companies and steal high-value equipment for resale on the [[black market]]. |
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| + | [[Image:Bollard ramkraakbeveiliging.jpg|thumb|right|240px|A [[bollard]] in front of a shop to deter ram raiders.]] |
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| + | Commercial properties in areas prone to ram-raids often erect strong [[wiktionary:barrier|barriers]] or obstructions, such as [[bollard]]s, to discourage such attacks. [[Automated teller machine|ATM]] centres are also victims of ram-raiding. |
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| + | Many companies have come up with solutions to ram-raiding.<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/money/atm-ram-raiders-foiled/story-e6frezc0-1111117254514 'Raminator' foils ATM ram raids.] ''The Daily Telegraph.'' 21 Aug. 2008.</ref> Everything from electronic bollards to electronic barriers have been employed to keep property from the raiders.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} |
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| + | Another solution is security guards, but teams of "round the clock" security are expensive and often not the most economical way of dealing with ram-raiding. |
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Revision as of 10:00, 8 August 2012
Contents
Security issue: Ram raid
Introduction
Ram raid is a particular technique for commercial burglars to gain access to primarily commercial premises, by means of driving -usually stolen- vehicles into locked or closed entrances, exits or windows.
Description
This act has occurred since at least the mid 1930s. The term came into widespread use after a series of such raids in Belfast in 1979 that was covered in news reports and in countries such as Australia that inspired a series of similar crimes.
Notably, large trucks are used to break into technology companies and steal high-value equipment for resale on the black market.
Commercial properties in areas prone to ram-raids often erect strong barriers or obstructions, such as bollards, to discourage such attacks. ATM centres are also victims of ram-raiding.
Many companies have come up with solutions to ram-raiding.[1] Everything from electronic bollards to electronic barriers have been employed to keep property from the raiders.Template:Citation needed
Another solution is security guards, but teams of "round the clock" security are expensive and often not the most economical way of dealing with ram-raiding.
Attributing circumstances
Impacts
Measures
Footnotes and references
- ↑ 'Raminator' foils ATM ram raids. The Daily Telegraph. 21 Aug. 2008.
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