Throughout the Diocese, it has been emphasised that the care and security of the clergy and that the safety of households is of paramount importance.
It is Diocesan policy that certain basic security items should be provided in our houses: for the front door, a spy hole, a security chain and mortice lock; a porch light outside and secure locks on other external doors. If any of these items are lacking or defective, please contact the Department.
You may wish to invite the local Crime Prevention Officer to visit your home and give advice. besides their recommendations, other concerns should be taken into account - particularly, that the house is a place of work as well as a home and clergy should reiterate this when the inspection is undertaken.
If further security measures are suggested, you should contact either the Residential Property Manager or the Archdeacon so that there can be an agreement about what further works need to be undertaken and a timetable for them.
All who live in church housing need to be vigilant in using what is provided
(e.g. security chains in answering the door) and ensuring that the household
and visitors are also aware of such precautions.
