Arson at Houses of Worship: More Common Than You Think
Fires at churches, synagogues, and mosques happen more often than people realize. Many of them are not accidents. They’re arson. Between 1996 and 2015, more than half of all fires
Fires at churches, synagogues, and mosques happen more often than people realize. Many of them are not accidents. They’re arson. Between 1996 and 2015, more than half of all fires
Most people think attacks are random. They’re not. Criminals pick who to rob, assault, or stalk…and they’re shockingly good at it. You get sized up in seconds. Your posture, your
If Everyone’s in Charge, No One’s in Charge We see it all the time: When a real incident happens, confusion adds chaos. Seconds are wasted. Warnings are missed. Responses are
Calling 911 Isn’t a Medical Plan If something goes wrong during a service, chest pain, choking, or a fall, your team’s first move can’t just be “call 911 and pray
Reunification Is Still the Weakest Link Most schools have evacuation plans. Many have lockdown procedures. But very few have a working reunification process that holds up under real pressure. In
The Terms Are Simple…The Execution Isn’t Most school staff can tell you the difference between a lockdown and a secure drill when asked in a meeting. But during real incidents,
The Problem Isn’t the Paperwork Most schools have an Emergency Operations Plan. It checks the boxes. It has the right sections. It’s been reviewed by legal. Sometimes it even passes
Whenever an armed civilian stops an active shooter, the story spreads fast. So do the doubts. People often ask: These are valid concerns. But when you look at actual data
When someone opens fire in a public place, every second matters. While law enforcement plays a central role in response, it’s often armed civilians, those legally carrying, that are first
When faced with an active threat, barricading can serve as a critical tactic to protect lives. By creating physical barriers between an attacker and potential victims, individuals gain valuable time
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