Church Critical Incidents
debriefing church critical incidents
Department Resources
- Raise Your Security Level for at least the next 60 Days
As I look at recent events happening on a worldwide basis, it is becoming apparent that we must consider raising the security level for the near future. When an active shooter event occurs, we frequently have a second or third copycat event. This week we had a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas followed by a office shooting in Florida the next day. I am concerned that an unstable individual might decide that it is time or commit a similar event at one of our churches.
Read More» - LDS Church Security Incident With Two Homosexual Men
I located a video from a local news station regarding the incident involving to men who were demonstrating public displays of affection. They were approached by church security and asked to stop and leave, when they became verbally abusive, they were handcuffed and the police were called. A few days later a “kiss-in” was held close to church property in protest. Below is a video and the SLCPD police report.
Read More» - Maryville Church Shooting Interview
Church Security Interview: First Baptist Church of Maryville experienced a horror nobody should ever have to experience. Captain Brad Wells, Chief Detective for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, was on scene March 8, 2009 after Pastor Fred Wilson was shot while he preached from the pulpit. In this audio interview with Glen Evans, Captain Wells describes the challenges responding officers faced when the investigation began and some insights we who provide security for church can all learn from.
Read More» - Church Security Incident: Abortion Doctor George Tiller Reportedly Killed At Church
WICHITA, Kan. — DEVELOPING: Media outlets are reporting that late-term abortion doctor George Tiller has been shot and killed at his church in Wichita, Kan.Anonymous police sources told The Wichita Eagle and other media that the 67-year-old doctor was killed Sunday morning at Reformation Lutheran Church.
Police spokesman Gordon Bassham would not confirm the victim’s identity pending notification of relatives but said a 67-year-old “high-profile individual in the community” was shot and killed.
Read More» - Does Your Church Plan for Disruption?
In America we have the right to protest what we deem as unjust, as long as the action is not disruptive or a violation of other citizen’s rights. A recent development within the United States has been disruption of church services by homosexual groups intent on drawing attention to their views.
Most recently, a group identified as Bash Back disrupted a Michigan church where they yelled, disrupted the service, handed out pamphlets and kissed each other.
Read More» - Church Camp Security Shooting Incident in Temecula, CA
, Temecula, CA- A Korean church camp/retreat center, Kkottongnae Retreat Camp, came under fire in Temecula, CA on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 late in the evening. Authorities believe a man entered the retreat center and shot a female relative, possibly his spouse.
Read More» - Man Who Subdued Gunman in Maryville, Illinois Church Shooting
Video interview of man who subdued church shooter in Maryville, Illinois church shooting.Most active shooter incidents are solved by a spontaneous hero who quickly recognize what is happening and then make split second decisions to initiate action. Afterwards, many call these people heroes, and indeed they are heroes.
Read More» - Church Security Incident: Pastor Killed in Church Shooting
We have had another church shooting today. The details are very sketchy at this time. One person has died and the condition of four of the victims is not known at this time. the gunman stepped on the stage and opened fire hitting five, including the pastor. The shooter was overpowered by members of the church and detained for the police. Here is the initial report from CNN. We will post additional details as they are known
Read More» - “Security Guard” Steals $145,000 Sunday Offering
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Lincoln, Nebraska-Police are looking for a brazen thief who went to Lincoln’s Berean Church dressed as an armored service guard — and walked away with nearly $145,000. A man who appeared to be a guard with an armored car service walked into the church’s financial office Tuesday morning and told a woman he was there to pick up the deposit. When the church employee mentioned he was early, he gave a plausible excuse of why he was there. - Armed Guards Keep Watch over Church Services
Glen of Church Security Alliance was recently quoted on a CN article on Armed Church Security Teams.
This is a topic of conversation at many churches as they decide how to handle the increase in violent incidents at churches.
Story Highlights* Churches nationwide turning to parishioners to join volunteer security teams
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* Many volunteers are retired and off-duty officers who carry concealed weapons
* Congregants say the armed security presence provides peace of mind
* Consultants encourage using armed guards who are trained in weapons handling
