My Thoughts I recently had the privilege of speaking and teaching at the FBSN SOS 2026 conference in Lousiville, KY. When I get to interact with team leaders in this type of environment its both encouraging and educational. The encouragement comes by having safety leaders from over 40 states reinforce the validity of what we...Read More

My Thoughts Easter is upon us and the buzz in our world has been dominated by sleeper cells and heighted attack potential. This is a legitimate concern, and we all should be on a higher alert status. However, the old saying “if you stay ready you don’t need to get ready” is applicable here. Meaning we...Read More

My Thoughts I spent last week at the FBSN Conference in San Antonio and just wanted to give a shout out to Carl Chinn and the FBSN Board of Directors for another successful event this year. The available knowledge from seasoned presenters, and the leading edge technology from related suppliers was invaluable. If you are...Read More

Church Safety Updates and Training ArticlesRead More

Church safety update, plus related news and training articlesRead More

I have been fortunate to work with a lot of church safety programs over the years and one of the more consistent failure points I see revolves around a lack of cohesive leadership. The effectiveness of a safety ministry, like any other organized group effort (business, sports, public service, etc.), rest heavily on the ability...Read More

Compilation of Church Security Resources… Legislation to increase church security… Volunteer church youth leader charged with child molestation… Youth pastor sentenced for sexually assaulting teen… Two arrested in string of church burglaries across three counties… Police looking for person who fired a shot into a church… Woman stabs two in the head after feeling disrespected...Read More

Roundup of active shooter statistic: Good article from Strategos Int’l. … Man brandishing screwdriver rushes platform during church service… Church volunteer convicted of abusing children at preschool… Police K9 helps take down church burglar… Pastor arrested for sexual assault… Deadly stabbing at church… Body of newborn infant found inside church… Couple found sleeping in church...Read More

Man arrested after woman’s body discovered in church… Shots fired through front door of church while Bible study underway… Woman targets victim in church stabbing over fur boots… Man accused in vandalizing synagogues reveals dark network of neo-Nazi organizing online… Pastors with pistols: Churches partnering with local law enforcement… Churches made aware after two men...Read More

Man shot while praying in church… Convicted youth minister & church sued for sexual assault of teens… Church repeatedly victimized by vandalism and arson… Homeland Security – These indicators could warn of next attack… Warrant issued for teacher accused of attacking woman at church… Heavy police presence at church when staffer calls about possible shooter…...Read More