Morse Watchmans Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit centers around Morse Watchmans’ proprietary electronic key control system and includes additional materials and support required to provide first responders with fast, secure access to keys in the event of a school lockdown...
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Protecting Churches by Design
In the complex sphere of church safety and security, it's easy to become engrossed in the latest technological solutions and programmatic strategies. Yet, have you considered the role that architectural design and the layout of your building can play in fostering a...
Lessons Learned: The Tragedy Behind the Tragedy at Lakewood
The incident at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church on February 11, 2024, where a mother caused her son to be caught in the cross file with the church security team’s gunfire, opens a poignant chapter in the narrative of America's mental health care. The real victim, beyond...
New Altronix NetWay Adapter Powers Two Security Devices Simultaneously
Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, announces its new NetWay3024P compact PoE adapter. The NetWay3024P uses a PoE+ input, to provide simultaneous 24VDC and PoE/PoE+ over a single structured...
Shots Fired – Lakewood Church Houston Texas
On a quiet Sunday, February 11th, at approximately 1:53 PM, silence at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, was shattered by gunfire. This church, widely known as the home of Joel Osteen's mega congregation and housed in the former Compaq Center, welcomes over 45,000...
Crafting a Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan
In safeguarding our sacred spaces, the cornerstone isn't just a robust emergency operations plan—it's knowing the crucial elements that transform it from basic to comprehensive. The question I encounter most is not if we need a plan, but rather, what should it...
Security Connections Profile: Reverend Tim Kingsley, St. Mark’s Cathedral
The Reverend Tim Kingsley is the Canon Pastor at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has over 30 years of experience in crisis and security management, including serving as a senior leader in the field and as a volunteer first responder during 9/11....
Video Analytics Leader viisights Joins ZeroNow School Safety Alliance to Revolutionize Campus Security
viisights, Inc., a global leader in behavioral recognition video analytics, is proud to join the ZeroNow coalition, a movement by the safety community to reduce violence in schools, as an industry partner. viisights’ participation in the ZeroNow alliance marks a...
Security Connections – Looking Forward in 2024
Welcome to the second January edition of Security Connections. In my last editorial, we looked back over 2023, recapping security for churches with schools, the creation of a threat assessment team, and the importance of training your staff and volunteers on how to...
Defining & Designing a Secure Space
These 4 steps can help you create a place where people feel safe to be vulnerable in their worship
Elite Interactive Remote Guarding – Stops 96% of Crimes Without Law Enforcement Involvement
Elite Interactive Solutions, the pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, has compiled three years of data that details criminal activity and outcomes at three of the company’s customer locations. The data...
Active Intelligence Drives Transformation to Proactive Security
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...
Why Your Church Should Prioritize Staff and Volunteer Background Checks
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...
New Products and Services from Shooter Detection Systems
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...
The Gaza Crisis and Its Impact on U.S. Houses of Worship
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....
Welcome to Security Connections!
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...
Balancing Church Safety: Insights from Eagle Brook Church’s Director of Safety and Security, Wes Pederson
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...
Lead Like a Shepherd for a Safer Church
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...
Valley Baptist Church Bolsters Security with ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Platform
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...
Building a Strong Church Safety Network: Three Strategies to Find Your Community
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...
How to Evaluate Your House of Worship Safety and Security in Six Easy Steps (Part Two)
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...