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...
As GATEKEEPERs, we primarily operate in plain clothes. This allows us to blend with our surroundings. The occasional need to be seen arises. Command presence can be elevated by adjusting posture, attention, and changing location. The easiest way to be seen and...
AR platform magazines are available in different round counts but should not be filled to maximum capacity. When shoved full to complete capacity we run into issues inserting a mag when the weapons bolt is in the forward position as it will be on a proactive reload. Pushing...
Continuing on our Policies and Procedures strand let us talk about BACKGROUND CHECKS Who gets background checks and who doesn't? All employees, both full and part time, should have background checks. Have the background check process built into the employment hiring process so, by default...
FROM THE DESK OF CHUCK CHADWICK: Continuing on our Policies and Procedures strand let us talk about BACKGROUND CHECKS... Who gets background checks and who doesn't? All employees, both full and part time, should have background checks. Have the background check...
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...
Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide the procedures to be followed in the handling and transport of the church offertory. Primary directive – The safety of the persons handling and transporting the offertory is of primary importance. If confronted, OFFER NO RESISTANCE, GIVE...
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...