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...
LATEST NEWS - Gatekeepers Arms Christian Schools and Churches Gatekeepers offers a compromise to Arming School Teachers. - Amongst all the reactions to the recent shooting tragedies is the suggestion that teachers be armed. As much as I agree with the central theme that...
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS turn to Gatekeepers to arm staff... Article by Chuck Chadwick Christian schools turn to Gatekeepers to arm staff as legitimate State Licensed Personal Protection Officers. Gatekeepers Security Services has teamed with the Christian Security...
U.S. Federal Government releases a guide for Church Security - The Federal Government recently came out with the Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operation Plans for Houses of Worship. (Click the title to download it from the government site). The guide is dated June 2013...
May 6, 2014 Violence at U.S. Churches New report shows decline in violence at U.S. churches in 2013. Matt Branaugh Editor's Note: In coming weeks, we'll publish follow-up articles detailing tips and best practices for church leaders regarding how to handle some of the deadly...
Pastor's killer goes berserk after death sentence Posted Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 Updated Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 By Dianna Hunt - Just minutes after receiving the death penalty for the brutal slaying of an Arlington pastor, convicted killer Steven Lawayne Nelson flew into a...