RIS ID
38022
Abstract
The overall aim of this study was to examine factors that have contributed to a decrease in hold-ups with particular reference primarily to pharmacies and secondly to other target groups such as convenience stores and bottle shops. The study identified a number of differences between the characteristics of pharmacies that were robbed and those not robbed including: location, staff working alone, visibility into the store and longer trading hours. The Pharmacy Guild will use the findings to assist their members to develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
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Publication Details
F. M. Weigall & A. F. Bell 2008, Trends in improved security measures - reducing armed robberies in pharmacies, WorkCover NSW, Gosford NSW.