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Risk Management Metal theft

A guide to theft of metal

Risk Management Metal theft
Metal theft is a continuing issue for churches. The level of risk churches face is different in each case and subject to many variables.

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Security protection measures to guard against metal theft don’t need to be expensive. You can read our metal theft prevention guidance, and there are some common-sense and practical measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of metal theft.

These include:

  • Applying a Baptist Insurance-approved forensic property marker, such as SmartWater, to metal on the exterior of the church.
  • Prominently display the signage
  • Ensure the forensic property marker is registered.

You can buy additional SmartWater supplies directly from SmartWater, at a discounted rate to policyholders. SmartWater can also supply signage such as posters, plastic signs, and stickers.

For more information, please call 0333 320 7797 or email church@smartwater.com.

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