a Timely reminder re sanctuary security...

by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 16:01 (3380 days ago) @ Rob Leahy

A couple years ago my Pastor discussed with me the need for an armed security team. He decided to bring it to the church and the membership voted, some relunctantly, to establish an armed security team that would also have some medical and other emergency training. We have had three firearms training/shooting seassions (not target shooting) and several other emergency training sessions. We have evaluated the structure for strong/weak points and lanes of fire. We are currenly installing an "air-lock" double door entrance which will include outside camera's, which will be added to the existing security camera system. The entry door(s) are locked when no one is present at the entry doors. The camera's are monitored. We have a plan, which is more than most other churches we know of, but still have a way to go to train the congregation. Our plan is to stop trouble before it gets inside, and be prepared if it does get inside.