Church Security Resources
This is a broad list of Church Security Resources and Church Safety Resources some of which I developed, some links to outside parties.
They include videos, other websites, articles, policy and procedure templates and more will be added as developed and requested via out podcast.
Some of these links are affiliate links like our Amazon link.
Some of the links are to what some might think are “competitors”. I believe they are true partners that are experts in their “sub”-niche and many of them I have had personal interaction. I try to reach out through information sharing opportunities or full operational interaction as much as I can. Please let me know you heard about them from us.
Fraud References
Church Fraud aka Affinity Fraud
ACFE Articles:
Church Security Events
Source: Carl Chinn's Great Event List
DENVER, CO -- May 2, 2015 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman. Register at Potter's House
MOUNT VERNON, IL -- May 16, 2015 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman. Register at Central Christian Church
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – August 7 & 8, 2015 – 11th Annual National Church Security Summit – with Chuck Chadwick.Register at New Life Church
BOZEMAN, MT – September 19, 2015 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman. Register at Springhill Presbyterian Church
AMARILLO, TX – October 10, 2015 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman. Register at First Christian Church
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 24, 2015 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman.Register at Calvary Chapel Central Bucks Church
FT. WORTH, TX – January 23, 2016 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman. Register at Harvest Baptist Church
CHATANOOGA, TN – January 30, 2016 – Bullet-Proof Believers Conference -- with Jimmy Meeks and LTC. Dave Grossman.Register at Brainerd Hills Baptist Church
Techie Stuff
My Hosting Site Company for over 10 years - Great Service - 1and1
Content Management System - Wordpress
Tableau Software (Best data analytics tool I have found) - Can we say off topic….
Policies & Procedure Templates
Church Security Policies and Procedure Templates
Here are a few generic and BASIC starting templates of procedures on various aspects of Church Security and Church Safety. Modify as you deem necessary. The key is getting Board/Eldership sign off on EACH one of them.
Bomb Threat - 11-001 - Template (Word Version)
Bomb Threat - 11-001 - Template (PDF Version)
Post Instructions - 11-000 - Template (Word Version)
Post Instructions - 11-000 - Template (PDF Version)
Here is a great resource for pocket guides for your team
Great Church Security Articles and other websites
Church Security Websites & Articles
ASIS International Houses of Worship Resources (Requires ASIS login)
Third Party Church Security Training Videos
Third Party Church Security Training Videos
Books
Church Security Books
Here is a few church security books / resources that I researched. I have NOT read them, but do know some of the authors.
Others
Wanted to give a shout out to my personal and professional friend, William (Bill) Spruce, he handed me an autographed copy of his new Handbook for Church Emergency Evacuation and Church Emergency Response. I quickly glanced through several areas and it is a great reference and SIMPLE resource for these two important areas for only USD$14.95. As the Forward puts It, the handbook "is general guide….[and]….does not replace formal training". Great Job Bill!!
Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups Based on Location
Indiana – Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Florida – Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Florida
Minnesota – Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Minnesota
United Kingdom – Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
ChurchCare - http://www.churchcare.co.uk/churches/guidance-advice/looking-after-your-church/security
National (USA) – Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
National (USA) - Church Security Service Providers and Information Sharing Groups
National Organization of Church Security and Safety Management - Run by Chuck Chadwick, one of the pioneer's in formalizing Church Security Management
National Association Church Business Administrators - Risk Resources
Online Only – Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Online
On Linkedin
Church Security Institute for Safety and Security
General Web
Church Security Alliance / Church Security Member
Church Security Consultant (Website)
Colorado - Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Texas – Church Security Service Providers / Information Sharing Groups
Church Security Service Providers and Information Sharing Groups
Texas
Tactical Systems Network, LLC - I fully endorse their work and services, I personally know their leadership team including Tegan and Plez and quite a number of their licensed personnel. If you have any church security (or non-church security needs, please contact them and let them know you heard about them from our website.
Gatekeepers Security, LLC (North Texas) - I have not worked with Chuck's team, but Chuck has been a pioneer in the area of church security and church safety and I believe they commercial services should be considered in your evaluation.