I recently read a powerful message drawn from Paul’s letters to the Corinthians and Romans, where he describes being cleansed …
Comprehensive Report: House of Worship Homicides
Threat Patterns, Case Studies, and Preparedness Strategies Across All Faith Communities Executive Summary From 2001 to 2023, according to groundbreaking …
Threats to Faith-Based Organizations Continue to Rise Promoting the Need for Emergency Plans Across All Faith Groups Now
Faith-based organizations across the United States face a growing spectrum of threats, from targeted violence and hate crimes to cyberattacks …
Churches Have a Legal Duty of Care to Protect Congregants
Places of worship owe a duty of reasonable care to all lawful visitors. Under premises‐liability law, churches must take proactive …
The Need For Emergency Plans Across All Faith Groups Is Now
Most churches either lack awareness or lack action and over 75% have no formal written emergency procedures for staff and …
Compel Them to Come In — But Protect Them When They Do
Why Every Church in America Has a Legal Duty to Safeguard Its Congregants Jesus once said, “Go out into the …
Advancing Pepper Gel as a Controlled, Safer Less-Lethal Option
Pepper gel is emerging as a more controlled and safer less-lethal alternative to traditional pepper spray, offering enhanced precision while …
Enhancing Hospital Security: Implementing Measures to Minimize Risks for Security Personnel
Hospital security guards should prioritize de-escalation techniques and less-lethal equipment when dealing with uncooperative or dangerous individuals to ensure safety …
Financial Giving vs. Safety Investment in Houses of Worship
Faith & Security: A Growing Concern in Houses of Worship Places of worship have long been sanctuaries where congregants seek …
California Senate Bill 1454: What Faith-Based Organizations Using Volunteer Security Personnel Need to Know
On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1454 into law, a legislative update that significantly alters several practice …
Standard of Care for NGOs
In establishing a standard of care, faith‐based organizations and NGOs must calibrate their commitments to align with the resources and …
Faith Under Fire: Understanding FBOs’ Liability in Crisis Situations
What responsibility does a Faith-Based Organization (FBO) have if they are attacked and do nothing but call the police and …
