Security Trends for Churches

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Worship Space & Workplace

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1 T R E N D SRenewed Emphasis on Security

Churches are Budgeting for Security: Operations & Capital UpgradesSecurity Systems and Procedures Under Continuous Review


2SECURITYOBJECTIVES

Protect ChildrenProtect StaffProtect YouthProtect Worshipers & Worship SpaceEstablish Protocol for Medical EmergencyOther


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"As a church administrator you want to proactivelyprevent common emergencies from turning into acrisis, and you want to stop something bad from

happening, if it is preventable."

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3 Y O U RT E A M

Select Team Leader: Champion (No Security Experience Required)Team Members:

Member with Experience in Physical SecurityMember with Understanding of Electronic Security for Commercial Facilities

Member with Focus on Policies & ProceduresStaff Liaison

Facilities Manager or Member with Facilities Experience


4I N G R E S SE G R E S S

Create Primary & Secondary EntrancesLImit Access During Non-worship HoursCreate Door Schedule (Locked vs. Unlocked)

Set up HD Video Recording Primary Entrances & ExitsParents Picking up Children


5 C O M M U N I C A T I O N SP L A N

Develop a plan and system to communicate within the church buildingin the event of a lockdown situation or weather emergency.

This could include: --Positioning 2-way radios in strategic locations.

--Laminated lists of mobile numbers of key personnel physicallyplaced in each church classroom and meeting space.


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"Timely communication with emergency personneland key church staff is critical in any emergency.

Have a plan in place for handling emergencies, so noone has to stop and ask what to do or who is to take a

particular action."


6P O L I C I E S &P R O C E D U R E S

Staff and Volunteer Procedures & Training

Develop written procedures for church staff to follow in the event of any emergency.

Train volunteer ushers in procedures relevant to emergencies that might arise during aservice or church event:--Weather--Health Crisis--Act of Terror


7 SECURITY STAFFING

For large events, consider using extra security professionals;

Police (uniformed or plain clothes)

Private Security Company

Church Members Trained in Security Protocols


8C A S E S T U D YA C T I O N S T E P S

Installed Intercom System Throughout Church Hallways

Deadbolts on Daycare Doors to Use in Lockdown Situation

Electronic Access Control on Select Doors

Schedule for Locking/Unlocking Other Doors

"Panic Button" Installed in Strategic Locations Throughout Church

Comprehensive Policies & Procedures Manual in Development


9 C O N C L U S I O N S

Define Initial Objectives for Broader Plan.Develop Plan: Review & Revise Regularly

Each Church is Unique: One Size Does Not Fit AllTime is of the Essence: Communications Policy is Critical

Policies & Procedures Are Cost-Effective Way to Prepare for EmergenciesEffective Plan Comes From Inside the Organization, With Guidance

Proactively Check Security Technology At Least MonthlyUse Peer Group to Identify Best Practices: Don't Reinvent the Wheel

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Security Trends for Churches