2012 Church Security Conference - NOCSSM

Church Security Conference May 11-12, 2012 Carrollton, TX Hosted by: Covenant Church Click here to go to conference web site (From NOCSSM) Fellow Members and Supporters,  Each year we try to bring you a church security conference that is worth traveling to. You want to hear and see the latest developments and strategies that will make your church more secure. You want to bring back intelligence that will better equip you to deal with the issues we deal with on a weekly basis. You want the tools to make you more effective and given the upper hand against those that would victimized the church and its people.  You want to feel revitalized in your battle against evil. Well, here it is! The 2012 "Called 2 Duty" Church Security Conference. Don't miss your church's chance to attend this groundbreaking event.  The early-bird discounts end March 15, 2011. Reserve now! President and Founder, Chuck Chadwick NOCSSM

Highway Patrol Offers Church Security Training

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. - "The Missouri Highway Patrol has developed a church security program, and is offering a free training session...The highway patrol says for generations, church services have been considered a safe haven for worship...However, throughout the country, and more specifically in Missouri, the need for churches to enhance their security measures has been magnified."

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There has been an increase over the last two years in local police jurisdictions seeing the need for church security. Events like the one mentioned above are becoming more common throughout the country. Check with your local police department to see if they have any programs specific to your local area.  If they don’t, then you can ask to speak with a community liaison officer and suggest that the police department look into hosting an event. This is a good opportunity for you to offer your church building for the event. If you are even in need of help from the police you will want them to be familiar with the interior of your building. Don’t let an emergency be the first time they see inside your facility. 

The Police and your Local Church

I came across an article yesterday that was featuring the Irving Police Department in Texas. The local police department was putting on a seminar on Church Security. Every church is not going to have the opportunity to attend a seminar by their local police department; however, they can reach out the the police and asked them for advice on how they could better protect their facility and congregation. 


It is important to liaison with your local police and fire departments. Invite them to come and visit your church building. In the event of an emergency you will want them to be familiar with the inside of your building. Hint: Purchase a few pizza's and host an open house for the police and fire department. Having a little bit of food will encourage them to stop by. 


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