Mission Statement

FIST is a cooperative effort made up of representatives from banks, savings and loans, and credit unions, as well as representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.  The purpose of FIST is to help reduce crimes committed against financial institutions, and by so doing, ensure the safety of our staff and customers/members.

Purpose

• To provide educational resources to banks, savings and loans, thrifts and credit unions so as to enhance their robbery, fraud and physical security awareness.
• To provide a forum in which the law enforcement community and financial institutions can meet to discuss crimes against financial institutions.

Goals

• Stimulate public assistance through reward programs/posters and media news events.
• Provide educational resources through training programs.
• Provide immediate fraud and/or scam alert information to financial institutions.
• Continue to encourage all financial institutions to support FIST.
• Continue to provide front-line staff training in security/robbery and fraud throughout the year at various locations around the state.
• Continue to explore and promote all types of fraud deterrent systems.
• Continue to monitor and, if appropriate, attempt to direct legislative efforts as they relate to security and/or crimes against financial institutions.

Sponsorships

FIST is able to provide limited financial assistance and sponsorship to a select number of organizations each year.  To view our sponsorship guidelines and request form, click here.

FIST is supported by: