The following info is provided by our friend Keith Graves, founder of a safety academy, ChristianWarriorTraining.com and shared with you to help you Be Prepared, Ready To Act, React, To Deter, Detect, Delay, Defend.
While Keith offers Free Church Safety Security Training info, there is some info only for his optional paid Subscribers, who help to sustain the ministry. Due to the unusual threat situations now, Keith has lifted the paywall to share following info below to help you serve.
Armed Subject Stopped Inside Washington Church: Churchgoers stopped a man who entered a church service with a handgun before he could open fire. Police later located a rifle and ammunition in his vehicle. Early recognition and intervention prevented a potential mass casualty attack.
Funeral Service Shooting – Kansas City:
Gunfire erupted outside a church during a funeral service, injuring multiple people and striking the building. Funerals connected to criminal activity often carry retaliation risks and should include security planning.
Stabbing During Funeral – San Diego:
A stabbing occurred during a funeral service inside a church. The suspect was detained at the scene. Funeral services should include conflict monitoring and quick separation capability.
Stabbing Near Cincinnati Church:
A stabbing occurred during a fight near church property. Incidents near church grounds can escalate quickly and should be observed and reported rather than pursued.
Gun Assault Near St. Louis Church:
A man allegedly threatened and assaulted another individual with a firearm outside a church. Parking lot confrontations should be monitored closely.
Internal Church Conflict – California:
An alleged assault involving a pastor and church elder escalated into protests and division within the congregation. Internal conflict can create crowd control and safety concerns
While no specific church threats have been identified, escalation historically increases cyber activity, extremist messaging, and the most important one is that lone actor risk.
Our biggest threat right now is a lone actor coming in to attack a church. It will be shocking if we don’t have a lone actor attacking a church in the next four weeks. We fully expect it., and don’t want to put a percentage on it. but just be ready. Now, while you’re out there patrolling, be alert.
We want you to remember the chances of something happening at your church are pretty minimal, but they’re not zero. You don’t have this bunker mentality. We want you to be an enhanced greeter. Put a smile on your face, greet everybody as they come in, have a plan to defeat evil when it comes. While we’re concerned with safety and security, remember, we are a ministry, to serve Him.
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