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
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
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
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
A lot of churches think calling 911 is their emergency plan. It’s not. And if the only time EMS sets foot on your property is during a real emergency, that’s
When someone collapses in your sanctuary or suffers a stroke during worship, who helps first? And do they know what to do? Most churches haven’t defined roles or levels of
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
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
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,
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