Getting Started
Things you need to start a church security ministry. Stages of team development, risk analysis, setting up a team, choosing team members, talking to church management, policies and procedures.
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Read More» - Church Security Incident 14 Month Old Girl Killed When Two Men Fight In Church
This church security related article appeared in the Grand Forks Herald and was written by David Roepke.
Wheaton, MN-An argument over a used washer and dryer led to the death of a 14-month-old girl after she was hit in the head with a baseball bat during a church service in Wheaton, Minn., pastor said Friday.
Shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Wheaton police responded to a report of an altercation at Thy King-dom Come Church, where the Rev. Danny Barnes said two men confronted the father of the girl who died.
Read More» - Church Security Incident-Three Men Burst Into Church and Disrupt Service
Church Security Incident-Three men burst into two seperate churches this past Sunday yelling, “God is dead!” The incident caused a disruption and they were escorted out by church members.
It was a situation that caused fear for church members.
Shreveport Police say the man first ran into the Heritage Baptist Church at Kirby Street and Creswell Avenue, yelling ‘God is dead,’ and a few other things, before getting escorted out.
Read More» - Church Security Incident-Fired Church Janitor Caught Stealing
A fired church janitor is facing a burglary charge after employees of Main Street United Methodist Church found him inside an office, allegedly rummaging through a desk.
The suspect, Victor T. Branch, 45, of the 2500 block of College Avenue, is in custody with bond of $50,000.
He is not being charged with theft of any items that workers at the church, 1400 Main St., discovered missing last weekend.
An Alton Police Department report says a church employee discovered $300 missing from an office storage room at noon Sunday.
Read More» - Business Band Radios for the Church Security Team?
Here is a recent email from one of our CSA Members who needed some information and a recommendation on selecting radios for the church security team. They are currently using Family Radio Service units but have found that they need a better, clearer mans of communicating for their facility.
Read More» - Church Security Threats
The three recent high profile shootings illustrate a growing need for churches to assess their security strengths and weaknesses. The shooting of a high profile abortion doctor, the shooting of an army recruiter, and the attack at the National Holocaust Museum have one thing in common, namely, the physical manifestation of violence to substantiate an ideological belief.
In a world where the individual is celebrated, where the individual feels entitled, and where the individual has a message that must be heard, the individual will strike a target that justifies his message and causes scrutiny by the media.
Read More» - AED Basics for Church Security
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Church security team members should be trained in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). There is a greater likelihood a church member or visitor will suffer and die from a heart attack or stroke than from being assaulted or robbed. - Concealed Carry vs Covert Carry
Generally, there are two accepted methods for carrying firearms: concealed carry (CCW) and open carry (OCW). There are a few states that recognize open carry. Arizona comes to mind. Most states require concealed carry, if carry is even permitted.
Read More» - Church Security Gear Hidden Handcuff Holder
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Church Security Gear-Having the right gear can make all the difference. One of our objectives as church security is to make it seem that we don’t have security. The easiest way to accomplish this is to keep your tools concealed, so nobody sees the them. - Church Security Video: Safety for Pastors-Shot Avoidance
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The tendency after a church violence incident, or any violent incident, is to look at the actions of those involved and determine if they did the right thing. The question I have is how does one know the right thing, when nobody has ever taught him the right thing to do? The horrific incident in Maryville, IL, when you really think about it, must have been unreal to those who watched it happen right before their eyes. Police officers learn shot avoidance techniques in the academy, and it is a skill I think everyone should know.
