Introduction In recent years, faith-based organizations and nonprofits have faced increasing security challenges, including high-profile incidents of violence at houses …
Navigating California SB 1454: What Faith-Based and Charitable Organizations Need to Know
California Senate Bill 1454 (SB 1454) represents a major shift in how faith-based and charitable organizations must approach safety and …
Volunteer Safety Teams and Security California Compliance Realities
Part 1: SB 1454: Triggers for Security Licensing and Volunteer Limitations California SB 1454 (2024) amended multiple sections of the …
Recommendations for Faith-Based Organizations Using Volunteers in Safety/Security Roles
2. BSIS Position Statement The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) has acknowledged that the current legislative framework contains …
Operational Guide: Lone Defender Threat Mitigation Framework
This guide equips a solo defender with actionable tools to mitigate threats in environments lacking full-time security teams. It integrates …
Lone Defender Threat Mitigation Plan
In many faith-based houses of worship, an individual security steward often operates solo, shouldering the weight of risk assessment, emergency …
Guidance for Individual Security Stewards at Faith-Based Houses of Worship
This guidance equips any individual tasked with solo safety and security responsibilities to align their actions with the congregation’s mission, …
What Survives the Fire
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 …
