How Should Christian Schools Respond to the Threat of Gun Violence? Only three weeks ago, I was sitting in the head of school's office at a private Christian school in Minnesota discussing gun violence and their response to such a threat. There were three real options...
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7 Key Security Trends Churches Should Prioritize in 2025
As we step into 2025, church safety and security leaders face an ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities. From technological advancements to addressing the rising tensions in society, this year brings a renewed focus on critical areas of improvement....
Personal Security as Fringe Benefit
Thankfully, personal security threats for a church's employees tend to be extremely rare. However, for churches and nonprofits addressing polarizing issues amidst turbulent dynamics, provision of personal security for key employees may turn into a critically pressing...
SARGENT 10X Line Bored Locks with Visual Status Indicators
SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand known for innovative door lock and hardware solutions, is excited to announce the latest evolution of its 10X Line bored locks now featuring visual status indicators. Designed to provide clear, instantaneous confirmation of a door's...
10 Essential Tips for Holiday Security at Houses of Worship
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...
Keeping Your House of Worship Safe in the Event of Civil Unrest
The 2024 election season has been highly charged, reflecting the passion and diverse perspectives of our nation. In the aftermath of such a closely contested race, it’s important to recognize that some institutions, including houses of worship, may face increased...
Corbin Russwin ML2000 Series Mortise Lock Available with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR)
High-resolutioCorbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the newest function for our ML2000 Series mortise lock - Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Engineered for demanding commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, these new locks...
How a $330,000 Church Embezzlement Exposed Crucial Financial Gaps
A Cautionary Tale: What Happened and Why? In November 2024, Kaitlyn Fisher, a 31-year-old former administrative executive assistant for The Presbytery of Kendall in Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced to three to ten years in prison for embezzling over $330,000. The...
Video Surveillance in Nonprofits: Compliance, Privacy, and Retention Guidelines
Security and other video camera usage has become nearly ubiquitous these days. Nonprofits regularly install and often use cameras around entryways for security purposes and for monitoring children’s programs, as well as for now similarly commonplace videoconferences....
Mobile Control Room Emergency and Safety Solution
RGB Spectrum®, a leading designer and manufacturer of real-time video solutions for defense and public safety, announces the release of the IPX Flyaway Kit™. A complete, miniaturized mobile control room, it provides a comprehensive suite of display and...
The Power of Community in Church Safety and Security
Last month, I attended the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, making my annual pilgrimage from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to present at the security conference. Whenever I have the opportunity to stand before an audience eager to learn about church...
What If You Could Unify All Your Security Systems?
In May this year, a Minneapolis teenager was sentenced to more than 30 years for a fatal shooting that shut down the Mall of America (MOA) in Bloomington, Minnesota during the holiday shopping rush in 2022. Nineteen-year-old Taeshawn Adams-Wright pleaded guilty to...
Quanergy Launches New Q-Track-HD and Q-Track-Dome
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of 3D LiDAR technology for physical security and business intelligence applications, has two new additions to its portfolio of 3D LiDAR solutions, the new Q-Track HD and Q-Track Dome 3D LiDAR sensors. These join Quanergy’s...
Stream CFX 2024 for Free
If you couldn't make it to the Church Facilities Expo this year, you and your team can still benefit from some of the event's remarkable sessions by streaming them for free for the next 30 days. The sessions include: Ryan Miller, Founder and Coach at Share the...
Day Three of CFX 2024!
This year's Church Facilities Expo draws to a close today in Chattanooga, TN, but if you can make it in, you should. Conference sessions covering a wide variety of topics in the areas of Leadership, Tech Arts, Security, Facility Management, and Church Building will be...
Day Two of CFX 2024
Today is the first full day of Church Facilities Expo 2024 in Chattanooga, TN. Attendees can register on-site from 7:00 - 3:00. Attendees can register for just the Expo, or for any of the 4 conferences. Anyone registering for a conference will also gain admission to...
CFX 2024 Begins!
This year's Church Facilities Expo starts today in Chattanooga, TN with one of the most popular features: Pre-conference masterclasses. Taking place from 1-5 PM, these sessions provide a deep dive into audio mixing, church security, leadership, and video storytelling....
How to Build a Trustworthy Church Security Team
On October 6, 2024, an unfortunate incident unfolded at the Church at the Epicenter in Burnet, Texas. Jacob Wayne Tarver, a 45-year-old member of the church's volunteer security team, reported that two armed men were attempting to enter the church during the Sunday...
Ask the Editor: How Do I Get Better Engagement for My Church Safety Training?
This Week’s Question from Matthew Evans at Calvary Lutheran Church, California "One of the struggles we have each fall is getting our team together for safety training. Someone is always committed elsewhere or missing. How do we get better engagement?" Matthew, you're...
Emergency and Armed Intruder Preparedness for the Holidays
As we approach the holiday season, you are likely gearing up for an increase in activity and attendance at your services and special events. As you plan for that flurry of activity, it is important to keep up your guard. More people and more frequent use of your...
Sielox Provides Proactive Layered Access Control Solutions
Sielox, an established industry leader in layered access control solutions is celebrating 45 years of success. One of their latest innovations is the latest release of AnyWare, Sielox’s next-generation browser-based access control monitoring and event management...