What should a teller do after a robbery when it is safe?

After a robbery, the most immediate and crucial action a teller should take is to alert law enforcement. This step is vital for several reasons: first and foremost, it ensures that professional authorities are involved to handle the situation, investigate the crime, and catch the perpetrators. Timely notification can also help protect the bank and its customers by preventing further incidents. Law enforcement agencies have protocols and resources to respond effectively to such emergencies, ensuring that the bank can resume operations as safely as possible.

While documenting the transactions and speaking to customers may be important in the aftermath of a robbery, they should not take precedence over notifying law enforcement. Going on break at this time would be highly inappropriate, as immediate action is required to address the serious incident that has just occurred.