I recently sat down for a discussion with Eric Williams, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) from Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Mississippi. He offered his perspective on best practices for safety and security in houses of worship. Tell us about Brown Missionary...
As the year draws to a close, it's important to pause and reflect on our progress. Often, we focus on the future, on the tasks and goals yet to be achieved, neglecting to appreciate the journey and the milestones we've reached. When reviewing your 2023 risk management...
Active Intelligence, pioneer of anomaly detection software for physical security and business intelligence applications, is driving the transformation to proactive security solutions. The company’s groundbreaking ASTRA™ Video Anomaly Detection software delivers...
There has been a dramatic increase in church & school violence across the country and our government is taking action. Conjointly, they are injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into church & school safety grants next year. Keep your Worship Community safe...
With families drawing close in heartfelt reunions and congregations deeply immersed in celebrating the birth of Christ, the Church's holiday season emerges as a beacon of unity, and spiritual devotion. Yet, amidst these cherished moments, the modern church faces...
Let’s talk about background checks. I know you don’t want to, because I felt that eye roll you just busted out. The fact that we need to do background checks on our staff and volunteers reminds us that there are people out in the world who are willing to do some...
Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com company and provider of the world’s leading gunshot detection solutions, has multiple new developments in Active Shooter Intelligence™. Introducing SecureGrants: Strengthening Communities for a Safer Tomorrow SDS is...
A Brief Overview: The Israel-Palestine Conflict and Recent Escalations Situation in the Gaza Strip Israel has issued a relocation notice to approximately 1.1 million residents in northern Gaza, a move the United Nations warns may have severe humanitarian consequences....
I'm excited to share a project we at Worship Facility have passionately been cultivating behind the scenes for the past six months: a newsletter, Security Connections! We've heeded your numerous inquiries over the past year, seeking greater insights on risk management...
I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Wes Pederson, Director of Safety and Security at Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota, one of the top five churches in the country. Together, we delved into the intricacies of ensuring the safety of twelve campuses and the...
Preparing for physical threats is very much on the minds of church security experts these days, and rightly so. We want to avoid being another story on the news describing the incredible loss of life and innocence. But are we paying enough attention to the emotional...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its solution has been chosen by Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, CA...
In today’s world, even our most sacred spaces are not immune to danger. Karen’s story uncovers a pathway to reinforce our churches, both spiritually and in terms of security, emphasizing the power of community. I first met Karen in 2017, a safety conscious church...
In Part One of this article, we looked at the problems facing Houses of Worship today, and discussed why it's important for churches to have plans to deal with any eventuality, whether the problem came from inside the church or outside, whether it was due to natural...
The third annual Church Facilities Management Conference (CFMC), presented by Smart Church Solutions, offers training specific to Facilities Managers at Houses of Worship, so attendees can be assured that every session will have information directly relevant to them...
Boon Edam Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of secured entry solutions, continues to reinforce their position as the preeminent provider of secured entry solutions with thousands of successful deployments around the globe. Boon Edam’s comprehensive lineup of secured...
Introduction In 1964, folk singer Bob Dylan wrote “The Times They Are a-Changin.” His assessment has never been more compelling. Active shooter threats are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and Houses of Worship (HoW) have not escaped the violence. The...
Last week, a client we mentored through the Non-Profit Security Grant (NSGP) process received a $125,000 award from their State Administrative Agency (SAA) for security improvements. Can you visualize the heightened safety and peace of mind this could bring to your...
Active Intelligence, pioneer of AI-powered anomaly detection software for physical security is excited to announce that its groundbreaking ASTRA™ Autonomous Video Anomaly Detection solution is now available for sale. The decision to initiate the official availability...
PushPulse launched its critical communications platform, revolutionizing the sharing of important alerts and notifications and offering a revolutionary approach to enhancing safety and communication. Designed to solve problems faced by churches and safety teams...
Media coverage of the horrific slaughter by active shooters (AS) has become a distressingly regular part of our reality. After each attack, calls abound for more stringent gun control, armed guards in schools, better officer training, renewed efforts to address the...