How safe are ATM machines?
In and around Emory, there are few instances of persons being victimized at ATM machines. Emory has an Emergency Blue Light Phone next to the ATM machines at the Dobbs University Center (DUC) Plaza. However, ATM’s are where the money is and that is why criminals choose to victimize persons at those locations. ATM SAFETY TIPS During the past few years armed robberies involving automatic teller machine customers have become a problem in the Atlanta area. There have been several robberies at ATM machines near the campus. In most cases the robberies in the Emory area occurred after dark. The Emory Police Department asks that you consider the following safety measures. • Use automatic teller machines that are busy, easily seen by the public, well lighted and have landscaping that does not provide concealment for robbers. If the location makes you feel vulnerable report the problem to the bank manager. If you see someone who appears to be “staking out” the ATM contact the police immediately.
