Your congregation should feel secure in your house of worship. Learn what you can do to protect your church members in the event of a violent attack. Plus, tips on how to recover in the aftermath of every faith community's worst nightmare.
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How To Prepare:
Create a violence response plan. Forming a team that will assess your church's individual situation, determine how to respond, and practice what to do if violence threatens the church.
Improve building security. Security cameras, door locks, and panic buttons can all be helpful when trying to prevent a violent person coming in contact with the congregation. You might also consider modifying your building so that it can be locked in zones to provide secure havens for the people inside.
Get experienced advice. Take advantage of those around you who have experience with violent intruders. Talking with emergency managers and police officers may give you some additional ideas for protection. Consulting a school system could also be helpful, since they usually already have emergency plans for strangers and possible threatening people entering the building.
Source: ChurchSafety.com
