OVERVIEW Burglary, arson, robbery, computer crime, vandalism—these aren’t fun topics to think about, let alone every day. But churches with their own buildings and properties must think daily about these issues, and what they are doing to protect their people and their assets. If your church hasn’t spent much time evaluating ways to minimize its risks when it comes to these issues, now is a good time to start. If your church has addressed these topics, it’s always a good time to review policies, procedures, and systems, just to ensure new vulnerabilities haven’t arisen. The following five handouts will provide: 1) brief explanations on the risks associated with arson, burglary, computer crime, robbery, and vandalism; 2) ways to evaluate your church’s potential exposure to these risks; 3) steps you can take to reduce those risks; 4) advice for policies your church can set up to protect itself. We hope this material helps you protect your house of worship as well as the people who work there and use it. HANDOUTS How to Protect Against Burglary What you can do to protect your property from intruders. Preventing Robbery on Church Property Eight steps you can take to protect your staff and property from robbery. How to Prevent Arson Simple steps you can take to lower your church’s risk. Reducing the Risk of Vandalism Identify and eliminate opportunities for vandalism. Preventing Computer Crime Churches must aggressively protect their computer systems. Further Resources Books, downloads, and websites to help you prevent crime on church property. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 11 Copyright: 2007 RELATED PRODUCTS Crime Prevention Checklist What Church Leaders Need to Know About Embezzlement Secure Your Church Finances Church Computer Safety |
