November 11, 2007
Who Would Steal from a Church?
Who would steal from a Church? According to dozens of reports, several people have and they are mostly employees. This includes a Priest in Seattle caught stealing from his Church and a young alter boy in the Midwest who was caught pocketing money left by Parishioners. It’s a tough pill to swallow thinking about someone sinking low enough to steal from a Church, but like any business where cash is being handled, it’s apparently tempting to pocket the money. A good way for most Churches and other businesses to avoid this kind of theft is to invest in a Depository Safe. Employees drop the money into a small slot and the safe stays locked. This can help ensure that the money goes where well-meaning people intend, not into the hands of an unscrupulous employee. Depository Safes have (4) anchor holes in the bottom and should always be anchored into either a concrete or wood floor. Most Depository Safes are not intended for overnight storage of large amounts of cash. However, if the Depository Safe is a “C” Rated Burglar rating, then you can store cash overnight. Be sure to purchase a Depository Safe with 1/2″ steel in the body and a 1″ thick steel door which is usually a “C” Rated Burglar rating. Depository Safes are a very affordable solution to insuring that your Church will not loose funds to internal or external theft.
