Spiking interest in church security after Charleston massacre Marie Saavedra, WFAA11:39 p.m. CDT June 18, 2015 (Photo: Provided) DENTON COUNTY A local security company geared toward training members of religious congregations has seen a spike in calls after...
Training 'gatekeepers' for churches Friday, June 19, 2015 | Charlie Butts (OneNewsNow.com) Representatives of several hundred churches are expected to attend a conference later this summer to learn how to provide security for their facilities. Chuck Chadwick heads the National...
Why Some Pastors Bring Their Guns to the Pulpit Josh Sanburn @joshsanburn June 20, 2015 Stephen B. MortonAPPolice tape surrounds the parking lot behind the AME Emanuel Church as FBI forensic experts work the crime scene where nine were killed in Charleston, S.C., on...
Anyone who is tasked with the safekeeping of church attendees and children is acutely aware of the increase in horrifying headlines relating to church crime. Churches are prime targets for crime because of their open nature, easy access and limited security measures. It doesn't help that some...