Comments on: Sheriff’s Office Aims To Boost Convenience Store Security http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:56:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Craig FCPP / ECSO Community Services http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security/comment-page-1#comment-228733 David Craig FCPP / ECSO Community Services Thu, 10 Oct 2013 06:51:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=155433#comment-228733 What I stated is that the inspection "helps to ensure minimum required safety standards." We can't make any business or individual "robbery-proof." But good crime prevention practices help mitigate damages and decrease the probability of a crime happening. It's true that the law has required compliance with the Act. The Inspections give the store employees & management an education on the requirements of the CBSA. Not all convenience store operators are aware of the law. They are given an opportunity to correct deficiencies. If they present serious safety violations then they are reported to the office of the Attorney General for further action and possible sanctions. The idea is to make convenience store shopping a more safe and secure event for everyone. Without enforcement laws are often ignored. This process does bring about compliance with the standards mandated by the law. It is effective. I hope that helped to clarify this matter. Details about the CBSA can be found at the following link: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/pages/CBSA For additional information contact the ECSO Community Services Unit at 850 436-9281 or email win@escambiaso.com. Thank you. What I stated is that the inspection “helps to ensure minimum required safety standards.” We can’t make any business or individual “robbery-proof.” But good crime prevention practices help mitigate damages and decrease the probability of a crime happening. It’s true that the law has required compliance with the Act. The Inspections give the store employees & management an education on the requirements of the CBSA. Not all convenience store operators are aware of the law. They are given an opportunity to correct deficiencies. If they present serious safety violations then they are reported to the office of the Attorney General for further action and possible sanctions. The idea is to make convenience store shopping a more safe and secure event for everyone. Without enforcement laws are often ignored. This process does bring about compliance with the standards mandated by the law. It is effective. I hope that helped to clarify this matter. Details about the CBSA can be found at the following link: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/pages/CBSA For additional information contact the ECSO Community Services Unit at 850 436-9281 or email win@escambiaso.com. Thank you.

]]> By: John http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security/comment-page-1#comment-228714 John Thu, 10 Oct 2013 02:06:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=155433#comment-228714 This law is not new, it was passed in 1992. Even though the SO has not actively participated since then, the convenience stores have been required to participate by law. The inspection by the Sheriffs Department does not ensure that the business will not be robbed, it merely hopes for a "better outcome" if the store is robbed. Mr. Craig is an employee of Sheriff Morgan but doesn't really make that clear. This law is not new, it was passed in 1992. Even though the SO has not actively participated since then, the convenience stores have been required to participate by law. The inspection by the Sheriffs Department does not ensure that the business will not be robbed, it merely hopes for a “better outcome” if the store is robbed. Mr. Craig is an employee of Sheriff Morgan but doesn’t really make that clear.

]]> By: David Craig FCPP http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security/comment-page-1#comment-228704 David Craig FCPP Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:10:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=155433#comment-228704 The Convenience Business Security Act helps to ensure minimum required safety standards. This results in more deterrence to crime, a better outcome for employees should there be a robbery and higher probability for capture of suspects. These Inspections must be performed by Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners. Until the Morgan Administration there where no qualified inspectors at the ECSO. Sheriff Morgan has emphasized training for all employees and we now have the personnel to conduct such inspections. Details about the CBSA can be found at the following link: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/pages/CBSA For additional information contact the ECSO Community Services Unit at 850 436-9281 or email win@escambiaso.com. Thank you. The Convenience Business Security Act helps to ensure minimum required safety standards. This results in more deterrence to crime, a better outcome for employees should there be a robbery and higher probability for capture of suspects. These Inspections must be performed by Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners. Until the Morgan Administration there where no qualified inspectors at the ECSO. Sheriff Morgan has emphasized training for all employees and we now have the personnel to conduct such inspections. Details about the CBSA can be found at the following link: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/pages/CBSA For additional information contact the ECSO Community Services Unit at 850 436-9281 or email win@escambiaso.com. Thank you.

]]> By: mom http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security/comment-page-1#comment-228678 mom Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:30:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=155433#comment-228678 I have read this twice and don't understand yet as to what is going to change. I personally feel as though each convienence store owner should hire an off duty officer for those hours. my daughter worked at one and there were always crazy people in there during those hours... I have read this twice and don’t understand yet as to what is going to change. I personally feel as though each convienence store owner should hire an off duty officer for those hours. my daughter worked at one and there were always crazy people in there during those hours…

]]> By: Molino Wife http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security/comment-page-1#comment-228669 Molino Wife Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:50:42 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=155433#comment-228669 Why hasn't this been done earlier, sheriff ? Why hasn’t this been done earlier, sheriff ?

]]> By: Dennis HE Wiggins http://www.northescambia.com/2013/10/sheriffs-office-aims-to-boost-convenience-store-security/comment-page-1#comment-228662 Dennis HE Wiggins Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:17:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=155433#comment-228662 This is the step-child of the "Donut Store Security Act." We know where that led . . . . Actually, I believe this is a good idea. Employees who work at stores that are open late at night need some kind of assurance of protection. Small towns on the state lines and with smaller numbers of law enforcement personnel seem to be an ideal place to commit a robbery - or even a murder. Late at night when there are less people on the streets (so fewer witnesses), it is easy to zip across the state line and possibly never be seen again. I'm not sure how this will work, but even Flomaton will benefit in the end. If something happens there and the violator flees south, amybe the added seciruty in Century will be able to head them off. Just a thought. Maybe Sheriff Morgan is right on this one. A win-win-win situation for the citizens in the North Escambia are. This is the step-child of the “Donut Store Security Act.” We know where that led . . . .

Actually, I believe this is a good idea. Employees who work at stores that are open late at night need some kind of assurance of protection. Small towns on the state lines and with smaller numbers of law enforcement personnel seem to be an ideal place to commit a robbery – or even a murder. Late at night when there are less people on the streets (so fewer witnesses), it is easy to zip across the state line and possibly never be seen again. I’m not sure how this will work, but even Flomaton will benefit in the end. If something happens there and the violator flees south, amybe the added seciruty in Century will be able to head them off. Just a thought.

Maybe Sheriff Morgan is right on this one. A win-win-win situation for the citizens in the North Escambia are.

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