Advice issued to churches to reduce number of metal thefts From Lancashire Telegraph

After a wave of metal theft, Diocese bosses and police have issued guidance to Lancashire churches. Their checklist of safety tips include:
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reporting suspicious activity, security lighting and using alternative metals. emergency line 999 or report lesser incidents on the 101 non-emergency number;
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Avoid leaving anything lying around that could be used to help a thief, for example ladders
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Make it difficult for thieves to move stolen goods by storing wheelbarrows and wheelie bins securely.;
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Consider anti-vandal paint and property marking;
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Use alternative materials to lead for any repairs – to reduce the risk of becoming a target for thieves;
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Regularly check your roofs so that any theft is found before it rains and further damage is caused; and
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Consider installing security lighting, particularly at roof level where metal roof coverings are present.
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