Armed Guards: Response Last week we addressed using a risk-based approach to determine the need to hire an armed guard for your school or church. This week, I will address the purpose of the armed guard, specifically in regard to protecting your facility from an active assailant. Response is the armed guard’s ability to […]
Armed Guards: Part 1 We’ve been busy the past two months conducting security assessments for private schools, pre-schools, home school groups, and churches. The most frequently asked question during the assessment is about the use, cost, and need for an armed guard. Do you really need an armed guard to protect your facility from an […]
Click the link below to see a story about Michael Mann’s background and history, as reported by the Wilson Post in Wilson County, TN. Tending The Flock
Click the link below to see Michael’s tips on active shooters, as reported by WSMV News 4 in Nashville. Active Shooter Tips
Do a search for “church security” and you’ll find lots of results that emphasize words like tactical, armor, strategy and intruder. Why? I assume it’s because most people believe that church security should primarily address the threat of an active shooter events. There’s no doubt that churches can be (and have been) victims of active shooter attacks, but it’s […]
According to a 2006- 2007 survey conducted by the National Congregational Study, half the churches in the United States had a congregation of 75 regular participants and an annual budget of $90,000. That’s not every church in the United States, but obviously the average church in America is small. If you are one of […]
One of my oldest friends is a retired police detective and the director of security for one of the many posh hotels located in downtown Nashville. The hotel is located less than a block from my office, giving me the opportunity to spend a couple of lunch hours weekly with my […]
What do we need to start our church security team? It’s one of the most common questions I get from pastors, church leadership and volunteers. This short article will cover the basics on how to get started and how to use God’s resources effectively. Where are some basic questions you need to answer: […]
Our security team carries handguns, so do we need to purchase additional insurance? This is a very common question asked during an initial security assessment, especially by churches and private schools. The short answer is yes. Churches, private schools and businesses that allow both volunteer and paid security teams to carry weapons need additional […]
I recently found an article entitled “10 years. 180 school shootings. 356 victims.” The title threw me off, because I know that schools in the U.S. haven’t experienced 180 active shooter events in the past decade. You see, there’s a difference between an active shooter event and a random act of crime that happens […]
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