SWACHA's Risk Management programs have grown rapidly over the past year due to emerging financial crimes and members' growing concern and dedication to stopping fraudulent activity and minimizing crime-related risk.

At SWACHA, we understand that financial institutions are especially vulnerable to fraud, robbery, kiting, identity theft and other illegal activities. Our dedicated Risk Management staff works diligently to provide customized programs and training designed to prevent, resolve, and minimize crime-related losses. Extensive support from law enforcement at local, regional, state and federal levels ensures timely communication among program participants and law enforcement agencies.

• Fraud Reduction Committee Meetings - Regularly held throughout the year in cities across the Southwest, this networking resource for professionals from financial institutions and law enforcement agencies is designed to provide new insights into bank security and potential losses due to fraudulent activity.
  
  
• Robbery Reward™ - This award-winning program utilizes a rewards system, industry forums and targeted distribution media to assist in the identification and apprehension of financial criminals.
  
  
• Financial Institution Crime Day Conferences - Annual Financial Institution Crime Day conferences feature speakers from law enforcement, financial institutions and corporate perspectives. Fraud prevention professionals gain new insights into critical security and investigative issues within the financial industry, criminal activity targeting financial institutions, and the latest tools and strategies available in the fight against fraud.
  
  
• Loss Avoidance Alert System™ - A coast-to-coast network for timely distribution of information regarding bank security issues and potential losses to financial institutions caused by fraudulent activity. Loss Avoidance Alert System™ melds the cooperative efforts of financial institutions and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and its territories; Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.