Written by: Greg Ellifritz
After Sunday’s active killer attack on a church in Texas, I thought some of you might be looking for resources to determine “best practice” recommendations for your house of worship. Here are more than a dozen highly informative articles/videos covering the topic:
Church Safety
On Active Shooters in Churches
Forming a Church Safety Team
Your Tactical Training Scenario…Violence at Church
What are the Major Safety and Security Threats Faced by Religious Congregations?
National Survey of Congregations’ Fear of and Preparation for Crime
Protecting Houses of Worship, Part 1: Training Organizations, Groups, and Individuals
Protecting Houses of Worship, Part 2: Other Resources
Armed Church Security in Colonial America
IS0360: Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
The God Squad: Protecting Houses of Worship
Self Defense in the House of God
Active Shooter Response for the Armed Citizen
Securing The Sanctuary
On The Best Defense: Active Shooter In Church
Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency OperationsPlans for Houses of Worship
Active Shooter Security Concepts: Master Class Ep. 14
FORTUTOUS OUTCOMES – LESSONS LEARNED
Practical Solutions for Stopping Active Shooters at Churches, Synagogues, Mosques, and Temples
If you attend religious services, I urge you all to be proactive and educate yourself on the topic of church security. These are the best free references on the internet.