Is this your "Security" program?
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"We always lock the office door during our services."
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"Children can only be released from their nursery or class to the person who brought them, unless it's been agreed to ahead of time."
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"We meet with our youth group before camp and talk to them about their safety and how they should act as they represent the church."
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"During the service, another deacon and I sit at the front close to the pastor, just in case something should happen."
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"Nothing like that is ever going to happen here. The Lord will keep us safe."
Those are a good start, but does your church . . .
- Have a security and safety committee?
- Have security monitors stationed throughout the church and parking lots?
- Take extra precautions to ensure the safety of infants and children?
- Know where to go if there is a tornado?
- Have emergency and contingency plans in place for fires and natural disasters?
If you answered "no" to any of those questions, then Good Shepherd Security Consulting can help you. We will develop security and safety plans and procedures that are tailor-made for the needs of your church and congregation.
Our trained consultant, Carla Puckett, knows the religious side of the equation as well as the security side. We will not turn your church into a fortress.
Here's what Good Shepherd Security Consulting can do for your church:
1. Address your safety and security needs and concerns
2. Conduct a thorough risk assessment of your church and grounds
3. Develop emergency preparedness and security plans for your church.
4. Evaluate the church's security-related policies and procedures
5. Assemble an easy-to-understand report that can serve as a blueprint for improved safety and security. This will include practical, cost-effective plans and procedures that will eliminate or mitigate the security risk and vulnerabilities.
6. Prepare your church for crime, medical emergencies, natural disasters, lost or abducted children, violent situations and more.
We will also be available for ongoing scheduled assessments. As your membership and the needs of your church change, we will be available to offer assistance in revising your security and safety plans and procedures to meet your changing needs.
Carla Puckett holds a Master's Degree in Business and Organizational Security Management, and is continually studying and training to stay up-to-date on the current trends and issues in church security.