From the Instructors

Without neglecting the threat of an active or mass shooter, incorporating training for more common, everyday scenarios helps make a house of worship a safer and more peaceful place to gather and fellowship. House of worship training should not solely consist of a focus on the threat of an active shooter. While violent incidents understandably receive significant attention, effective training must address a much broader range of risks facing today’s faith-based organizations. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship are no longer viewed only as spiritual centers; they are also organizations with legal responsibilities, operational vulnerabilities, and increasing liability exposure. Modern risk to houses of worship extends well beyond acts of violence. Medical emergencies, disruptive individuals, child safety concerns, property damage, cyber threats, and volunteer misconduct all present real challenges. Any one of these incidents, if handled improperly, can result in se...