Overview The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the public the right to assemble and express opinions through …
Armed Volunteers in Florida Houses of Worship
Many houses of worship are exploring ways to strengthen safety for their congregations. For some, this includes the use of …
Florida Senate Bill 52
Florida’s churches are at the center of a new debate over faith, safety, and regulation. Senate Bill 52, introduced by …
Florida House Bill 95
In Florida’s ongoing debate over faith, safety, and regulation, a new proposal is stirring conversation. House Bill 95, introduced on …
Texas Laws & Regulations Affecting House of Worship Security Volunteers
Across Texas, churches and synagogues are wrestling with a pressing question: how do you keep congregations safe without crossing the …
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, …
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 …
