When Kettering Ministries approached us to set up a custom surveillance system at the Kettering Baptist Church, we needed to address several issues that religious facilities and organizations are facing today. There was a time when religious buildings seemed to be off limits to criminal activities. Today, few bad guys give a second thought to stealing from, vandalizing, or committing other crimes in a church or other religious buildings. There have even be some shootings reported on in the news that have taken place in such sacred buildings. How did surveillance secure help Kettering to meet these modern needs?
Helping to Secure a Religious Facility to Protect Parishioners
In a world where hate crimes take place in religious buildings, surveillance can help to protect parishioners from physical harm. Such surveillance systems can identify threats quickly resulting in a faster response from emergency services such as the police or fire department—something that is vital to prevent loss or even for saving lives.
Access control is something that is becoming commonplace for everything from offices to schools. Now religious facilities also need to be able to control traffic in and out of the building and into certain parts of the facility. This can protect financial assets that are onsite due to donations as well as making sure that dangerous items, such as weapons, are not brought into the facility.
Protection from Theft and Vandalism
Vandalism is another threat in this world of religious intolerance. Limiting access to the building helps to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering. This reduces the risk of someone committing an act of vandalism on the property. It may also protect against things such as arson or theft.
When contributions are made to a religious organization, donors expect the money to go towards various aspects of the ministry. However, religions are well known for having a good deal of money. This can make such a facility a target of theft. Surveillance helps to protect religious organizations from losing precious donations that are needed to run programs for children and widows or that are set aside for building improvements or repairs.
Surveillance Secure Can Help Defend Your Religious Organization
Surveillance Secure will never discriminate against a religious organization. Everyone gets the same state-of-the-art, customized treatment to ensure the best possible protection for your building, funds, and parishioners. To learn more about how we can help to defend your organization, please call us at 877-388-1248.
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