by Jack Justice on May 28, 2008 in Security Team Training, Team Equipment

Training Levels and Equipment for the Church Security Officer?

Overview

We have talked to a number of people and groups on how to train and equip the team members. There are a number of basic items that are needed when you get to the point where it is more than one or two informal “sheepdogs” watching over the flock. The answer to this question comes in several forms which include the mission of the team, the level of support from the church management, the training level of the team members and the budget available. We have put together the following as an initial guide based on the “Level” of the Team Member and the focus of the church. To this end we need to classify the ability and training levels of our team members. We have defined these levels as follows. Read More…

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by Jack Justice on May 28, 2008 in Getting Started, Security Team Training

The Role of Greeters and Ushers in Church Security

The following article on using Greeters and Ushers in a Security Role is very enlightening. For the church that does not implement a security team, a portion of the security duties can be fulfilled by the Greeter/Usher staff. The greeters are usually the first to meet members and guests. Often, if they are being attentive, they will see or sense that something is amiss. The ushers are always present during services and they too can see and sense when something is out of place. Our thanks to Don Brock for sending this article to us. His website is at: http://www.don-brock.blogspot.com/. The article is written by Tina Lewis Rowe. Tina can can contacted at: Tina@TinaLewisRowe.com
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by Jack Justice on May 25, 2008 in Security Team Training

A Criminal is Pointing Gun at You – Can You Disarm Him?

You are facing the unimaginable, a “Bad Guy” is holding you at gunpoint. You weapon is holstered, if you have one, and you truly believe that he is going to execute you. Do you know what to do?

During my years as a police officer and later as a church security officer, I have been introduced to and trained on many different hand gun disarm techniques. While some are better than others, many are require a high level of skill and practice to master and maintain the technique. Others depend on strength, a problem for smaller or older people.

It is best to choose and practice one style disarm for a specific situation. You can test various methods, but practice one so that it really becomes effective and you build the needed muscle memory to preform it in a high stress situation..

Hopefully you will never have to test out your abilities even if facing a robbery at gunpoint. But if you ever have to face a potential terrorist situation at close range, or someone intent on killing you make sure you have chosen wisely. These techniques are a last resort when you have decided that the gunman will kill you.

Here are a couple of items to think over about disarms:

If you do not attempt a disarm, will you most likely die?
Is the technique simple and quick?
How you practiced until it is second nature to you?
Does your technique get you out of the line of fire?
Does the technique require a lot of strength? If the gunman has superior strength you might just get into a wrestling match.
Does the technique seem to work for you? If it doesn’t, find a different program.

I will be detailing my chosen method in a video we will have in the members section in the near future.

The core of this technique is simplicity.

There are four steps to the process

S – Safe the muzzle – make sure the gun in not pointed at you in case of a discharge
C – Control the weapon – Keep your hands on the weapon
A – Attack the attacker – Explode with all your anger in with a elbow or hnd heel strike
D – Deploy your weapon – Decide if you have control or need to return fire to continue living.

SCAD will work with the gun pointed at your mid section, head, side or back.
If you decide that you must disarm an attacker, speed is critical
This is a last ditch techinque and there is a significent chance that you or someone with you might be injured.

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by Glen on May 25, 2008 in Security Team Training

[Church Security Video] Ground Fighting and Control

When attempting to take physical control of an encounter, it is very possible you may end up on the ground. In fact, many take downs end in the natural position for handcuffing. However, as Murphy’s Law comes to visit, it is very possible you might end up on your back looking up at a very angry person. This is especially true if the assailant has taken his attention from his original target, and is actively “teaching you a lesson” for getting involved.

Your goal when on the ground is to avoid being hit, avoid being mounted, and getting to your feet as fast as you can. So, what should you do when you find yourself on the ground on your back? The first step is to establish control and get the assailant within your guard. This means you wrap your legs around his torso, and lock your legs around his waist. The second step is to wrap his head and his arm to disallow the chance to strike you and do real damage.

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by Jack Justice on May 23, 2008 in Security Team Training

[Video] – Appendix Carry Demonstration

In a recent article, John C has provided some insight as to why he selected the appendix carry method as his primary choice for CCW. He has found this style of carry to be very easy to present from and great to defend if a gun snatch is attempted. John original article is here. To help in understanding how this method works, I asked John to demonstrate it on video. If you have any question, John can be reached at the website or on the forum.
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by Glen on May 19, 2008 in Church Critical Incidents, Security Team Training

California Church Shooting

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Fernando Diaz Jr., 33, was arrested for shooting 3 people at a church festival. While the media sorts out how to stop an apparently “random” shooting, churches are left with the difficult question of stopping an incident while it is happening.

Incidents like this church related shooting have increased, and churches are seeking the best methods for stopping a violent attack against for their congregation. These incidents have been stopped by “spontaneous heroes” who take Jesus’ words “No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for his friends” to heart.

This most recent incident in Granada Hills, California demonstrates how these incidents normally conclude. Someone present at the scene decides he or she is going to be the one to step forward and stop the insanity. While most people are staring and trying to determine whether this violent incident is a dream or reality, a brave soul stands up and acts. Instead of running away like everyone else, these people run to the sound of the gunfire, risk their very lives, and take violent action against the perpetrator.

Violence In Church? Weapons Strips.

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by JackJ on May 19, 2008 in Member Submissions, News Videos About Church Security, Personal Security, Security Team Training, Team Equipment

[Member Submission] Appendix Carry – Will it Work for You?

Why I decided to CCW with Appendix Carry

By John Czeiszperger

Chief of Security

Dayton Area Church

Getting Started in CCW

Like many of you, my gun handling progression went something like this; firing from the low ready position, a 4 count draw stroke from an outside the waistband Kydex range holster that came with my pistol with no concealment and then drawing from my Kydex holster with concealment. After that I tried an inside the waistband (iwb) strong side carry which offered better concealment.

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by JackJ on May 18, 2008 in Building Security, Church Critical Incidents, News Videos About Church Security, Procedures and Policy Examples, Security Team Training, Team Equipment