Man Loses Job Over Heroics - Blu-ray Forum

Lepidopterous · 08-04-2009, 02:52 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090802/...robbery_teller

A bank teller loses his job for provoking and chasing a robber down for police. Kind of dramatic that he lost his job over it. But was it necessary?

Batman1980 · 08-04-2009, 02:55 AM

SEATTLE – A Seattle bank teller has lost his job because he ran down a would-be bank robber and held him until police arrived. Jim Nicholson, 30, who had worked for more than two years at a Key Bank branch near the Seattle Center, says he understands the bank's strict policy that employees comply with robbery demands and avoid confrontations.

But he told The Seattle Times that instinct took over when a thin man in a beanie cap, dark clothing and sunglasses pushed a black backpack across the bank counter on Tuesday and demanded money.

Nicholson threw the bag to the floor, lunged toward the man and demanded to see a weapon. The man bolted for the door with Nicholson in pursuit.

He chased him several blocks before knocking him to the ground with the help of a passer-by. Nicholson then held the man until police arrived.

On Thursday, Nicholson was fired. Key Bank spokeswoman Anne Foster declined to comment on Nicholson and his actions.

Police and the FBI discourage such heroics. Bank tellers are trained to get robbers out the door quickly and are advised against possibly escalating a situation over money that's federally insured.

Nicholson said he understands why he was fired.

"They tell us that we're just supposed to comply, but my instincts kicked in and I did what's best to stop the guy," he said. "I thought if I let him go he would rob more banks and cause more problems."

Seattle police Sgt. Sean Whitcomb said the best course for citizens is to be good witnesses to crimes.

"When confronted by a violent criminal, it is best to comply unless they feel their personal safety is in jeopardy. It is possible that taking action and confronting the criminal may lead to the injury of the victim or other bystanders."

"You want tellers to be proactive, but you want them to do it safely," said FBI Special Agent Fred Gutt.

The would-be robber, a 29-year-old transient, has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for theft and robbery, according to court records. Charges in the attempted robbery were not immediately filed.

Nicholson said he has run after shoplifters while working at other retail jobs.

"It's something I almost look forward to. It's a thrill and I'm an adrenaline-junkie person. It's the pursuit," he said.

___

Information from: The Seattle Times, http://www.seattletimes.com
From the company byline standpoint? Absolutely. He could've hurt himself or others if the robber had fought back or been armed. From a me standpoint, of course not. He did the right thing and should've been rewarded for it.

tommyboy81 · 08-04-2009, 03:21 AM

Nicholson threw the bag to the floor, lunged toward the man and demanded to see a weapon. The man bolted for the door with Nicholson in pursuit.

This is the main reason right here. What if the guy had a gun? You just risked the saftey of not only you but your co-workers and customers.

beefytwinkie · 08-04-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Nicholson threw the bag to the floor, lunged toward the man and demanded to see a weapon. The man bolted for the door with Nicholson in pursuit.

This is the main reason right here. What if the guy had a gun? You just risked the saftey of not only you but your co-workers and customers.

Yea. That's what I was thinking. I mean, it's kinda cool I guess that he managed to subdue the guy but I understand why the bank fired him.

ThePhantomOak · 08-04-2009, 04:22 AM

Bank has a policy to keep people from getting killed.

The money is insured, the insurer thinks it is best to let them take the money and be caught later...etc.

If the bank was interested in keeping money over safety, they would have door locks that trap the robber in. They dont. SHOCKER.

The guy should have been arrested for endangering everyones life, along with the robber.

Hero and dumbarse are not the same thing.

supersix4 · 08-04-2009, 05:53 AM

Lol I kinda changed my vote after reading on here I guess it is better to just let him go. Still I don't think he should have gotten fired just explained in plain language why its better to let him go.

If he had freaked and had an uzi ppl would have been like why'd he try to be a hero?

Marcusarilius · 08-04-2009, 03:38 AM

The guy stopped a crime. A big crime! Bank robbers get more time than murderers do. This IS a right to work state...

mikejet · 08-04-2009, 07:56 PM

If we go back to the original topic and the poll, the majority of people here believe he did the wrong thing and was justly punished.

We can leave the thread at that.

Chordata · 08-04-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

If we go back to the original topic and the poll, the majority of people here believe he did the wrong thing and was justly punished.

We can leave the thread at that.

Fantastic!

SquidPuppet · 08-04-2009, 09:30 PM

"It's something I almost look forward to. It's a thrill and I'm an adrenaline-junkie person. It's the pursuit," he said

He doesnt care about his employer, his coworkers or the innocent customers. He did it for selfish reasons.

View Poll Results: Should Jim have been fired for taking action?
Yes. He endangered the lives of himself and others.	43	56.58%
No. He was justified in doing what he did.	33	43.42%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

08-04-2009, 02:52 AM	#1
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Man Loses Job Over Heroics http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090802/...robbery_teller A bank teller loses his job for provoking and chasing a robber down for police. Kind of dramatic that he lost his job over it. But was it necessary?

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08-04-2009, 02:55 AM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	SEATTLE – A Seattle bank teller has lost his job because he ran down a would-be bank robber and held him until police arrived. Jim Nicholson, 30, who had worked for more than two years at a Key Bank branch near the Seattle Center, says he understands the bank's strict policy that employees comply with robbery demands and avoid confrontations. But he told The Seattle Times that instinct took over when a thin man in a beanie cap, dark clothing and sunglasses pushed a black backpack across the bank counter on Tuesday and demanded money. Nicholson threw the bag to the floor, lunged toward the man and demanded to see a weapon. The man bolted for the door with Nicholson in pursuit. He chased him several blocks before knocking him to the ground with the help of a passer-by. Nicholson then held the man until police arrived. On Thursday, Nicholson was fired. Key Bank spokeswoman Anne Foster declined to comment on Nicholson and his actions. Police and the FBI discourage such heroics. Bank tellers are trained to get robbers out the door quickly and are advised against possibly escalating a situation over money that's federally insured. Nicholson said he understands why he was fired. "They tell us that we're just supposed to comply, but my instincts kicked in and I did what's best to stop the guy," he said. "I thought if I let him go he would rob more banks and cause more problems." Seattle police Sgt. Sean Whitcomb said the best course for citizens is to be good witnesses to crimes. "When confronted by a violent criminal, it is best to comply unless they feel their personal safety is in jeopardy. It is possible that taking action and confronting the criminal may lead to the injury of the victim or other bystanders." "You want tellers to be proactive, but you want them to do it safely," said FBI Special Agent Fred Gutt. The would-be robber, a 29-year-old transient, has a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for theft and robbery, according to court records. Charges in the attempted robbery were not immediately filed. Nicholson said he has run after shoplifters while working at other retail jobs. "It's something I almost look forward to. It's a thrill and I'm an adrenaline-junkie person. It's the pursuit," he said. ___ Information from: The Seattle Times, http://www.seattletimes.com From the company byline standpoint? Absolutely. He could've hurt himself or others if the robber had fought back or been armed. From a me standpoint, of course not. He did the right thing and should've been rewarded for it.

08-04-2009, 03:21 AM	#3
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Nicholson threw the bag to the floor, lunged toward the man and demanded to see a weapon. The man bolted for the door with Nicholson in pursuit. This is the main reason right here. What if the guy had a gun? You just risked the saftey of not only you but your co-workers and customers.

08-04-2009, 04:22 AM	#5
ThePhantomOak Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reno, NEVADA. "Battle Born"	Bank has a policy to keep people from getting killed. The money is insured, the insurer thinks it is best to let them take the money and be caught later...etc. If the bank was interested in keeping money over safety, they would have door locks that trap the robber in. They dont. SHOCKER. The guy should have been arrested for endangering everyones life, along with the robber. Hero and dumbarse are not the same thing.

08-04-2009, 05:53 AM	#6
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	Lol I kinda changed my vote after reading on here I guess it is better to just let him go. Still I don't think he should have gotten fired just explained in plain language why its better to let him go. If he had freaked and had an uzi ppl would have been like why'd he try to be a hero?

08-04-2009, 03:38 AM	#7
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	The guy stopped a crime. A big crime! Bank robbers get more time than murderers do. This IS a right to work state...

08-04-2009, 07:56 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	If we go back to the original topic and the poll, the majority of people here believe he did the wrong thing and was justly punished. We can leave the thread at that.

08-04-2009, 09:30 PM	#10
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	"It's something I almost look forward to. It's a thrill and I'm an adrenaline-junkie person. It's the pursuit," he said He doesnt care about his employer, his coworkers or the innocent customers. He did it for selfish reasons.

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