05-02 Robberies Hold-Ups - Definitions

Question 1

Financial Institution means:

Answer 1

any bank, trust and loan company, or credit union.

Question 2

Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracking Device in reference to hold–ups, means:

Answer 2

a tracking device used primarily by the pharmaceutical and financial industries to assist with the apprehension of suspects and recovery of stolen property when a hold–up has occurred.

Question 3

Hold-Up (HUS) Mandate

Answer 3

HUS will take charge and attend all robberies that fall within their mandate including:

• financial institutions
• armoured cars
• retail business
• home invasions committed with firearms or offensive weapons
• money deposits
• carjacking’s committed with firearms or offensive weapons.