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Church Security
Readiness Assessment

Answer 23 questions across five security categories. Takes under 10 minutes. You'll get an immediate score, a section-by-section breakdown, and a prioritized list of what your church needs to address first.

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1
Physical Access Control
Perimeter security, entry points, and monitoring during services
Are entry doors locked or staffed during all services and events?
Do you control or verify who enters your building during active programming?
Does your children's ministry use a secure check-in and checkout process?
Are your parking areas and exterior approaches visible to security or designated volunteers?
2
Security Team & Training
Team structure, written plans, training, law enforcement coordination, and insurance compliance
Has your security team been formally recognized and approved by church leadership?
Do you have a written security plan that includes team roles, responsibilities, standard operating procedures, and training requirements?
If your team is armed, does your written plan include a use-of-force policy with shoot/don't-shoot guidelines and rules of engagement?
Does your team's training include hands-on or scenario-based exercises — not just classroom instruction or a concealed carry license?
Is firearms competency training documented for all armed team members?
Has your security team completed de-escalation training?
Have you conducted tabletop exercises simulating real threat scenarios at your facility?
Has your team coordinated directly with local law enforcement — so they know your team exists, how to identify members, and what to expect when they respond?
Are background checks conducted on all security team members — employees, volunteers, and contractors — and renewed annually?
If armed, are all security team members at least 21 years old, and does your policy prohibit fully automatic weapons?
3
Emergency Planning
Written plans, drills, protocols, and family reunification procedures
Do you have a written Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) specific to your facility?
Have you practiced an active threat or lockdown drill at your facility in the past 12 months?
Does your staff and congregation understand a Run-Hide-Fight or similar response protocol?
Do you have a documented reunification plan for families following an emergency?
4
Medical Response
Life-saving equipment, trained responders, and integration with security protocols
Is an AED (defibrillator) accessible on-site and available during services?
Does your team include trained CPR and first aid responders who are present during services?
Do you have a bleeding control kit (tourniquet, gauze, pressure dressing) readily available?
Is medical response capability integrated into your security team's protocols and assignments?
5
Policies & Documentation
Written policies, annual reviews, incident reporting, and volunteer screening
Does your church have a written security policy that has been reviewed and approved by leadership?
Is your physical facility reviewed for security vulnerabilities at least once per year?
Do you have a documented process for reporting and tracking security incidents?
Are background checks required for all volunteers working with children or in security roles?
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Assessment Results —
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Score by Category
Physical Access Control 0/8
Security Team & Training 0/20
Emergency Planning 0/8
Medical Response 0/8
Policies & Documentation 0/8
Priority Findings

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