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CCTV for Religious

Mosques, donation security.

Mosques and other places of worship are named establishments under the Punjab and Sindh 2015 Acts. Cameras usually watch the gates, the shoe area, the donation boxes and the surroundings during prayer times.

Rules that apply

The Punjab Security of Vulnerable Establishments Act 2015 counts installed, working CCTV as a required security arrangement, and managers must hand footage to the police on request. Source: Punjab Laws
Sindh's Security of Vulnerable Establishments Act 2015 uses the same list of establishments. Source: Sindh Laws

What the cameras should cover

Main gates
Shoe and wudu area
Donation boxes
Parking and street outside
Roof access

Recommended setup

Discreet dome cameras inside
Outdoor cameras on gates and the street
A UPS or inverter on the recorder and cameras, so recording continues during load-shedding
Enough hard-drive space for the days of recording you need (we size the drive in days, not just terabytes)

Questions from religious clients

Is CCTV required for mosques?

Places of worship are named under the Punjab and Sindh Security of Vulnerable Establishments Acts 2015, which count working CCTV as a required security arrangement.

Can the committee view the cameras?

Yes, we give app access to the committee members you choose.

Can cameras cover the area outside during Friday prayers?

Yes, outdoor cameras on the gates can cover the street and the overflow area.