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Have a safe Halloween everyone!

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It always breaks my heart to see people needlessly taking the lives of others. There is a deeper despair for people who are injured and murdered for their desire to worship. No one should have to fear violence in a school or place of worship. Please join me in praying for those injured and killed in this latest act of unproked violence in Grand Blanc Michigan.

If you want to know more about house of worship security, read on and share.

A Guide for Houses of Worship: Building a Culture of Safety

In today’s world, faith based communities face challenges that require both spiritual care and practical preparedness.

Protecting your congregation doesn’t mean living in fear, it means creating an environment where worshippers can focus on worship while knowing their safety is a priority.

Here are 6 key considerations for any House of Worship:

1. Conduct a Risk & Vulnerability Assessment

Before forming a plan, it is important to identify where you’re most exposed.

Look at facility layout, entry points, parking lots, service times, and children’s areas and who has access to what.

This assessment is the first line of defense, providing the blueprint for all future safety measures.

2. Adopt the Sheepdog Mindset

Train capable volunteers and staff to be proactive protectors.

This role is about vigilance, compassion, and servant leadership.

3. Build a Trained Safety Team

Select trusted members and equip them with clear roles.

Training should cover de-escalation, medical emergencies, situational awareness and response to violent attacks.

4. Integrate Professional Standards

Use evidence-based models like ALERRT’s CRASE program (“Avoid, Deny, Defend”) to prepare your congregation.

Collaborate with local law enforcement for active threat response planning.

5. Prioritize Medical Preparedness

Emergencies aren’t always violent, they can also be health-related.

Train capable team members in CPR, AED use, and stop the bleed concepts.

6. Foster a Culture of Awareness

Encourage your congregation to notice and report concerns.

Awareness is the first step to prevention, and prevention is the best form of protection.

👉 A safe church is a welcoming church. When people know they are cared for body, mind, and spirit, they can truly focus on their faith and worship.

If your church is considering building or strengthening a security ministry, I’d be glad to share insights from my security and law enforcement background and the work we do at Archangel Security & Protection LLC.

Together, we can help ensure your houses of worship are both safe and welcoming.

Please take a moment to say a prayer for the wife and family of Montgomery County Deputy, Charles Rivette who was killed in the line of duty in a traffic crash while conducting a prisoner transport late last night/ early this morning.

Deputy J. Francis, who was also in the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and is currently in the hospital receiving treatment for his injuries. Please keep Deputy Francis, his family and the surviving members of Deputy Rivette's family and the Sheriff's Office in your prayers during this difficult time.