Security Camera's help Catch Church Burglars - Texas

From: Our Town Texas

Michael Lopez Garcia and Robert Zenhye III have been charged with burglary of a building in connection with a break-in on Jan. 9 at the Rivers of Living Waters Church on North 8th Street in Killeen.

About $40,000 worth of audio equipment was taken and windows were damaged.

Security cameras that were set up inside the studio recorded images of the thieves.

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Woman Sentenced for Stealing $86K from Church - Church Embezzlement

From: Connect Mid Missouri

(AP) -- ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- A northwest Missouri woman is going to prison for stealing slightly more than $86,000 from a church where she worked...

Investigators said West stole the funds over a 16-month period starting in April 2011. She earned $27,000 a year at the church and spent the embezzled money for personal expenses.
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Security at Church: What can your church do to protect against a similar crime occurring at your facility?  

• Background Checks
• Security Cameras
• Two person rule to signing checks
• Financial Audits
• Enhanced procedures for processing offerings

Checklist for Security Cameras - CCTV

Are you thinking about installing security cameras at your church facility? If you are not then maybe you should be…

 

Security access control systems and security cameras can be very confusing to the untrained professional. It is important to understand what you need for your facility to prevent you from purchasing the wrong system for your facility. Securityatchurh.com can assist you will the selection of equipment for your facility. Feel free to email me for more information brian@securityatchurch.com.

 

Below is a list of questions that should be answered when selecting security cameras. The $499 special from Wal-Mart or Costco may not be appropriate for your facility. Along the same train of thought you may not need to install a military or government spec system at your place of worship. Seek a professional’s advice before you spend money on the wrong system!

 

Visit www.CCTVConsult.com to view the answers to these questions.

• Should I purchase B/W or Color?
• What basic equipment is necessary to start video surveillance?
• What if I need more than one camera?
• Should I use Hidden Cameras?
• Should I Placing cameras indoors, outdoors or both?
• What are infrared cameras and are they necessary?
• What is an ideal angle for a lens to cover?
• What is the difference between Vari-focal vs. Zoom Lens?
• Explain Manual Iris vs. Auto Iris?
• Do I need pinhole lens?
• CCTV Monitor vs. Standard TV, which should I use?
• CRT vs. LCD Monitor?
• What are monitor Input Connectors?
• Should I use Wireless vs. Wired Transmission?
• Explain 12VDC vs. 24VAC?
• Should I use battery operated cameras or hard wired?
• Should I use motion detection?
• What is Pan, Tilt, and Zoom control?
• Should I purchase Time Lapse VCR vs. DVR (Digital Video Recorder)?
• How does Remote Surveillance over the Network work?
• What is HD CCTV System?

Church Security in Mississippi Strikes Balance

Note: An inter-city church faces different challenges with physical security. This security upgrade at a church in Mississippi is a great example of simple changes that can make a big difference.

From: dJournal.com

To gain entrance to the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Tupelo, visitors must approach the door beside the chapel.

There they will find a brushed steel call box, mounted with a speaker and a video, that may look out of place against the church’s castle-like architecture. Through the call box, the visitor is able to call the church office to disengage the electronic lock and allow them inside.

“We want to keep the church safe, the same way as a household,”

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Read more:Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal - Church security in Northeast Mississippi strikes balance

Caught on Tape... Security Camera Stolen

From: Pasadena Star News

{NORWALK - Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying the two men who stole two security cameras from a local church last month.

The suspects' faces were captured on video as they were stealing the second iMax security camera. Stills from the surveillance video were released Wednesday.}

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Endorsed Local Providers

I am often asked for suggestions for services. I happen to be a big fan of Dave Ramsey. Dave keeps a list of endorsed local providers (ELP) related to the financial industry. I thought it might be helpful to try to do the same for the church security industry. Any ELP that I list will be someone that I recommend based on personal relationship and experience. I hope it helps.


New Endorsed Local Provider/Professional 

Security Systems, Alarms, Camera's

ASG Security (Contact Joe Chornock)

http://www.asgsecurity.com/

Email: josephchornock@gmail.com

"We are the 11th largest security integration company in the US. We have offices in N & S Carolina, VA, DC Metro, DE, PA, NE and 7 offices in TX"

Church Members Install Security Camera's

From: WAFF 48 News

{ELKMONT, AL (WAFF) - Members of a Limestone County church take steps to prevent another burglary.

For the third time in six weeks, someone has broken in to the New Beria Missionary Baptist Church on highway 99 in Elkmont.

Church members spent Tuesday installing security cameras and they weren't the only church hit over the weekend.} 

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My Thoughts: This is the first story that I have come across that focus on "Church Members" doing the installation of a security system. I highly recommend getting a professional's help and guidance when installing security systems and camera; however, with the diversity in most churches that "professional" may be sitting right inside of your congregation.

Security Cameras and Churches

"Our society has changed," said Pastor Tony Watson, with First Baptist Church Winona. "We are at a place now where some things that were considered sacred are not sacred all the time...We hope that it {Security Cameras} will be a deterrent, for one thing, but, second of all, it does give us some peace of mind that we feel like we've taken some steps to protect," said Watson.

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