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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Build a Church Medical Team That Actually Works
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 […]
Lockdown vs. Secure Drill: Understanding the Differences and Why It Matters
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, […]
Church Medical Team Protocols: Building a Plan for Emergencies
The Importance of a Church Medical Team Churches are gathering places for people of all ages and health conditions, making it essential to have a medical response plan in place. […]