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How to Conduct a Mailroom Risk Assessment (Step-by-Step)
Mail seems harmless until something suspicious lands on your desk. Every package, letter, and envelope that enters a building is a potential point of risk. A mailroom risk assessment helps […]
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Texas H.B. 33 Compliance Guide for School Districts (ISDs, Charters, and Junior Colleges)
What is House Bill 33 (HB 33)? Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Districts should consult with legal counsel or their regional […]
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Teen Terror Plot in Scotland Shows How Easy It Is to Infiltrate a House of Worship
In January 2025, a 17-year-old boy in Greenock, Scotland, was arrested outside the Inverclyde Muslim Centre after police uncovered a months-long plan to carry out a mass attack. Inspired by […]
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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 […]
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Two Churches, Two Threats, One Clear Lesson
In the past few weeks, two churches faced armed threats. One stopped an active shooter. The other prevented a potential mass shooting before it started. Both situations could have ended […]
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Why Schools and Childcare Centers Need One Safety Plan, Not Three
Most schools and childcare centers manage safety in separate parts. There’s a tech policy, a fire drill plan, a visitor log, etc. But threats don’t show up that way. They […]
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Cyberstalker Targeted a School and Church. Here’s What Happened.
In March 2024, just before the one-year anniversary of the Covenant School shooting, a woman left a voicemail for Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville. She mentioned terrorist attacks and quoted […]
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Church Medical Response Team Training: How Often and What to Practice
Why Training Frequency Matters It doesn’t take long for life-saving skills to get rusty. Even well-trained medical volunteers lose sharpness if they’re not practicing regularly. CPR skills fade within six […]
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Church Security Team Roles and Responsibilities: Who’s Doing What
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 […]
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Reunification Drill Gaps: What Most Schools Overlook
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 […]