Sometimes, the security element’s best intentions in trying to prevent attacks become obsolete, and the attacker can identify a vulnerability in the system and exploit it. That’s what happened in Israel in 1972 following the Lod Airport massacre when three terrorists killed 26 people, including 17 Christian Pilgrams form Puerto Rico, one Canadian citizen, and […]
After a group of protesters from the Radical Justice Network disrupted a church in Minnesota this weekend, many of you may be asking how to prepare your church and your security volunteers for such an event. I addressed this in 2020 during COVID after protesters from Black Lives Matter (BLM) clashed with a church in […]
Emergencies are, by nature, serious, urgent, and often unexpected situations that pose an immediate risk to life, property, or the environment and require swift action. Churches are no exception. Whether you oversee safety and security, lead a ministry, or have been tasked with emergency planning, preparation is a responsibility that protects both people and mission. […]
In today’s world, churches face new challenges that previous generations could hardly imagine. While the church has always been a place of peace, prayer, and community, it must also be a place of safety—physically and spiritually. That’s why comprehensive church security audits have become an essential part of responsible church leadership. In our security […]
How Your Church Can Access Nonprofit Security Grant Funding Churches and other houses of worship face new safety challenges today. The good news: FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is providing $274.5 million in funding in 2025 to help nonprofits/churches like yours to strengthen security. As a church leader, you may be wondering: Does […]
In today’s world, church safety is more important than ever—and it starts long before an emergency ever happens. That’s why we’re honored to be leading a Pre-Conference Masterclass on Behavioral Threat Detection at CFX 2025 in Chattanooga, TN. Behavioral Threat Detection: A Proactive Approach to Church Safety Security isn’t just about cameras, alarms, and locked […]
In a world where safety is more important than ever, being able to recognize threats before they escalate can save lives. The “Behavior Threat Detection Study” dives deep into how subtle behavioral cues—often overlooked—can be early indicators of potential danger. This study aims to train professionals and civilians alike to identify these signs with precision. […]
Risk: Risk is your church’s expose to specific hazards. Risk is determined by (1) assessing the likelihood (L) or threat of the risk occurring, (2) determining what vulnerabilities (V) or system weaknesses exist, and (3) estimating the potential impact or consequence (C) if the risk were to occur. Risk = L x V x C […]
The opportunity to submit to apply for the grant has closed. However, if you’re a house of worship and you have applied for contract security service’s funding through the new Tennessee Department of Homeland Security State Grant Program for 2024-2025, and want to check you application status, click here. If you have any questions contact […]
Our V.I.P. approach to security provides you and your organization with both contract security personnel, AND a board-certified security manager. This approach provides oversight for contract security personnel, and periodic security consulting services for your organization, to include developing and/or improving your EAP, and it’s all included in your bill rate. V: Value Added Services I: Investment P: Partnership […]
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