Churches are increasingly susceptible to danger because unauthorized individuals are often free to enter and roam the facility unabated. Fortunately, there are many solutions available to address this problem. More and more churches are turning to access control or "keyless door entry" solutions. ID badges, keyfobs, access cards, biometrics and other technologies can now be integrated with a church’s security systems, replacing the lock and key, and making it virtually impossible for unwanted visitors to freely enter designated areas of the church facility. Churches have begun turning to the benefits of "keyless door entry" to:

• Reduce the risk of workplace violence
• Allow temporary access by visitors
• Limit access to the building
• Reduce employee-caused false alarms
• Protect sensitive areas
• Decrease liability and risk
• Provide detailed entry and exit reports
• Reduce the need for on-site security personnel
• Eliminate the cost of rekeying or changing locks

Strategically placed video surveillance cameras inside and outside the church facility effectively deter would-be criminals. For the undeterred, video provides critical information to the police and security personnel.

The best way to safeguard against possible crime is to carefully monitor and regulate access to your facilities with integrated video and access-control solutions during business hours, and to protect it after-hours with a robust alarm system.