"Uniqueness" of Church Security

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Here's a great example of what we're talking about re: the uniqueness of church security...

Once you get past those, it seems to me that the standard measures for security would still apply; hardened physical security, access control, surveillance, command and control, written and practiced plans, and--most importantly--training.

Change the language... Everything is a mission, ministry, or outreach. Surveillance and access control are greeters, ushers, and fellowship hosts. MASCAL and tacmedic preps are the Elder Care Team. External perimeter are parking and wheelchair assistants. SOPs are Service Notes and crime prevention directives are found in the Building Stewardship Guide.

The CARE Team is a visitors first contact as they arrive to worship and glorify God and they leave the service feeling loved. If their intentions are otherwise, they meet the same CARE (Counter Assault and Rapid Evacuation) Team and are served with the same resolve.

That's the uniqueness.