Do I have your attention? This article should really be entitled “The dangers of learning unapproved defensive tactics”. Remember when you were in level 3 and level 4 defensive tactics class and you were taught the state curriculum. The tactics you were taught had three elements...
FROM THE DESK OF CHUCK CHADWICK: The Criminal Trespass process - One of the most common problem in churches is the person who is causing a disturbance which is deemed "disorderly conduct". There is a process by which the church can ask the person to quit doing whatever they are doing that is...
CHURCH "BACKPACK" POLICY Many years ago the church where I was director of security had a security incident where an individual brought a backpack into the main sanctuary with a handgun ready for deployment. You'll need to watch the video to get the whole story, but the results were that we...
State Security Laws and Regulations We get calls from people almost every day about forming security teams in different states. The question is usually if state law requires security licensing for armed security teams. There is a lot of misinformation circulating. This article is not meant to...
ALERRT – Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Thanks to our law enforcement friends we recently had the opportunity to participate in training that is usually reserved for law enforcement. From the official ALERRT training home page: ALERRT training was created in 2002 to...
One of the most sought after capabilities within a modern church management system is the ability to provide for rapid children's check-in. Not only because of the need for security in this era of child custody disputes and not so trustworthy volunteers, but also because of the inconvenience...
THE LATEST FROM ISIS We all heard of the beheading of the priest in France. The news media said it was the first attack specifically on Christians. In the newest release of the ISIS magazine ISIS goes on and on about the Christians and how they are so deceived...
Church "Backpack" Policy Many years ago the church where I was director of security had a security incident where an individual brought a backpack into the main sanctuary with a handgun ready for deployment. You'll need to watch the video to get the whole story, but the results were that we...
Carbines for church security? It is clear that a growing number of criminals, not to mention terrorist, are using assault rifles like the AK-47 or AR-15 (carbines) in their...
The Vulnerability Index: What's Your VX In Church? by Clay Turner, Creative Director - Thursday, April 14, 2016 More SUBSCRIBE You're with a group of people in a room with the door closed. All of you are on your knees, head down, eyes closed, fingers interlocked. You are: a) Hostages b)...