ASSESSING SAFETY AND SECURITY
How to Assess the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship
By Tina Rowe
Length: 71 pages
BUILDING A SAFETY AND SECURITY TEAM AND PLAN
Five Key Steps to Building and Maintaining a Volunteer Safety and Security Team [link still to come]
By Bob Wild, Senior Director of Strategic Alliances, Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Thoughts on Developing a Security Team
By Tina Rowe
Length: 4 pages
Developing a Safety and Security Manual for a Place of Worship
By Tina Rowe
Length: 3 pages
Security Concerns for Churches: The Role of Greeters and Ushers
By Tina Rowe
Length: 25 pages
LEGAL ISSUES
Temporary Restraining Orders and the Church
By Adam Weitzel, Attorney, Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP
WEAPONS IN CHURCH
Concealed Weapons
By Adam Weitzel, Attorney, Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP
A Look at Less-Lethal Devices
By Adam Weitzel, Attorney, Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons LLP
Should Churches Have Armed Security Guards?
© 2009 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Used with permission.
VIOLENCE-RELATED SITUATIONS
Church Vulnerability to Violence: Causes and Cures
By John Nicoletti, Ph.D.
Violence at Church: Ministries Can Improve Their Response to Traumatic Events
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Preparing for the Unthinkable: Violence in the Church
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Surviving a Violent Attack at Church: What To Do When the Unthinkable Happens
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DISASTER AND CRISIS SITUATIONS
Creating an Evacuation Plan
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Creating a Disaster Plan: Help Your Ministry Survive Unexpected Crises
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Disaster Ready: Developing a Plan for Your Church
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Ministering During a Crisis: Preparation is Key to Helping Others Effectively
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Crisis Communication
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Dealing with the Media During a Crisis
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MEDICAL SITUATIONS
Establishing and Maintaining an Emergency Medical Response Team in a Place of Worship
By Tina Rowe
Length: 6 pages
Medical Response: Prepare for a Different Type of Church Revival
© 2009 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Used with permission.
Setting Up an AED Program
© 2009 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Used with permission.
First Aid Resources
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First Aid Basics: Bumps, Bruises, and Scrapes - Be Prepared
© 2009 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Used with permission.
Accident and Medical Emergency Guidelines
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BACKGROUND SCREENING
Are There Gaps in Your Criminal Background Check?
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To Hire or Not To Hire: What to Do When a Background Check Turns Up a Criminal Record
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Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in the Church
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BASIC SECURITY
Safety 101: A Church Leader's Guide to Risk Management
© 2009 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Used with permission.
Church Security: Keeping Your Ministry's Property Secure
© 2009 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. Used with permission.
Don't Let Security Buzz Words Catch You Off Guard
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Security Systems Offer Added Protection: How Can You Minimize Losses from Fire or Burglary?
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Want more information about safety and security for churches and ministries (including fire prevention, camp safety, protection of electronic data, staff screening, etc.)? Visit these Web sites.
BrotherhoodMutual.com
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance company insures America's churches and related ministries. This Web site contains free risk management material.
ChurchSafety.com
This Web site contains articles and resources.