So yesterday I am in my pastor's office and he hands me a letter from the insurance company. I start reading and to my surprise I discover that the insurance company wants us to develop an active shooter response plan for the church and file it with them.
Now I know that there have been several active shooter incidents in churches because scumbags think they are easy prey. I have also experienced firsthand how willing bad guys are to do things like commit armed robbery in churches....but filing an active shooter response plan? That seems a bit over the top.
And, of course, the letter was full of helpful suggestions like establishing "lockdown" areas of the building...which is a real feat in a building that wasn't designed to repel invaders.
I've been asked to participate in crafting a response to this request.
Obviously I can't submit in writing what the actual response to an active shooter in the church is going to be.....
But for the sake of fulfilling the requirement I am thinking of writing up a plan that basically outlines the unsuitability of any area of our facility as a "lockdown" area and outline a plan for "orderly and immediate evacuation".
Any thoughts or suggestions any of you gentlemen have would be MUCH appreciated.
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