We see the growing need of having cameras in our churches. Many have encountered situations and when faced with law enforcement seeking details regarding a occurrence and having little info to relay back. Some may remember the height and nationality yet not recall apparel and etc. Churches all around the world fill up every weekend with many faces flowing in the various spaces of your building. Whether you have a large or small safety /security ministry cameras immediately adds extra eyes and ears.

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With having many or a few strategically placed within your spheres of security: parking lot, entrances, sanctuary and children’s ministry hall ways. Having the accessibility to retrieve real time footage and past footage all from the convenience of your mobile is a extra layer of security you can provide to your attenders. As well as to first responders if ever called to your campus.

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Recently, during one of our student youth nights a man in his late 40’s entered our main doors when a parent entered to pick up their student. When this man was questioned as to his reason for entering, he stated he worked at our church and continued to walk towards the restrooms. He was exhibiting a behavior of being on a substance other than alcohol. He stated he was batman. When explained to him this night was a private event and there is no public restroom available became angered. Once escorted out we then caught his license plate of his vehicle and 911 was called.

 

As law enforcement arrived, I was able to immediately pull up camera feed from my mobile and show officers. They were shocked we had the accessibility so quickly and with great clarity of feed. They were able to visit the man at his home and take it from there. These cameras are hard wired also with the connivence of the mobile app accessibility.

 

We all know our teams can’t be everywhere but cameras can be!