Abstract: A teller's shield comprising a vertically extending shield mounted relative to a teller's cage and adapted to be moved from an open position in which access to the cage is obtainable, to a closed position in which access is unobtainable. Mounting means is operatively associated with the teller's cage and the shield to permit vertical movement of the shield from the open to closed position. Foot activating means is operatively associated with the mounting means, as well as hand activating means operatively connected to the foot activating means, such that simultaneous engagement of the foot and hand activating means is required to release the shield for movement from the open position to the closed position, the foot and hand activating means being electrically powered.