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Read More» - Church Security Video: Cover vs. Concealment
Understanding the use of cover is extremely important when rounds are being fired. Knowing how to shoot around cover and leaving your body barely exposed is the ultimate goal when using cover.
In this video, Glen Evans, co-founder of Church Security Alliance, demonstrates the difference in cover, how to distinguish the two, and how to shoot around cover. Additionally, he teaches you how and why you would want to shoot on the move.
Read More» - Church Security Guard Arrested and Charged
Although this church security related incident occurred in September, it is very applicable now as churches look at their liability under the law in use of force incidents. Understanding use of force and its legal implications are essential to anyone beginning a church security team or churches who have instituted a security program already.
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As you […] - 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 Use of Force Liability Reduction DVD
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The risk of using force in a church security operation is a great source of potential liability for any church. Recent events involving church related shootings, robberies, burglaries, and attacks have churches scrambling to place competent security in place using volunteers. The church security training DVD helps your team know how to protect themselves, while reducing your church’s liability. - Church Security Use of Force Liability Reduction
Many church security personnel, both volunteer and paid, may be confronted with the possibility of using force on someone who is attempting to harm a member of the church. Use of force and self defense for those who choose to provide security for church is a confusing area wrought with potential liability. The security plans your church puts in place, and the prior prep work you do, can considerably lessen church liability, as well as protect the person who is confronted and uses defensive force for self protection, or to protect the safety and life of others.In Part 1 of this six part series, Glen discusses how to limit use of force liability and steps you can take in advance to limit potential problems in the future. In providing security for church, your people must understand what is permissible as a civilian, how their role differs from a police officer, and the steps they need to take after an incident of force.
Read More» - Video: Escort Position Arm Bar Joint Lock
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In the rare circumstance that church security personnel would put their hands on someone, it is a good idea to understand simple escort positions. In this video, you will discover how to apply a simple elbow joint lock that can help you move a larger person with little effort, and little risk to injuring him. - Pressure Points for the Church Security Personnel
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Pressure points are areas of the body that can be momentarily compressed, cause an extreme amount of pain, and sometimes stop somebody’s aggressive actions. The most appropriate use of pressure points is to get someone’s attention long enough, so you can move them from one place to another. - Self Defense for Women:
Self-defense for women has as many meanings as there are self-defense products and self defense techniques available.When discussing self-defense for women, it often means personal protection against rape and abduction. A second consideration is against robbery or mugging.
Most women have an inherent fear or a gnawing feeling that they just aren’t sure they could protect themselves if faced with a challenge to their personal safety.
Read More» - Basics Of Church Security - New Manual Tells You How to Get Started.

“Help! My Pastor Wants Me To Start A Security Ministry and I Don’t Know Where to Begin!”
Want to begin a church security ministry, but find yourself overwhelmed by the task? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of organizing a safety team? This “How to Get Started” Guide takes you by the hand and explains everything your church should consider when planning for church security and safety. Where to start, what to do, who to talk with, how to train and much more are explained in 100+ page guide that answers your church security questions. Read More»




