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Training | Church Security Institute

Starting Or Maintaining An Effective Safety Ministry - Protecting Your Children

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, West Hampton Baptist Church will host a free Church Security Institute training from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, with a Q&A until 12:30 PM. Focused on building or sustaining a church safety ministry, particularly protecting children, the session starts with registration at 8:00 AM. Retired law enforcement officers George McCormic and Bob Chauncey, experienced in church safety programs, will lead the training.

West Hampton Baptist Church
631 Aberdeen Road
Hampton, VA 23661
757-580-5966

For more information see the flyer below.

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Resource | CISA

Protecting Houses Of Worship Resources

This page by DHS's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, was designed to guide you through a four-step process that can act as the building blocks for improving the security and safety of your organization's congregants and facilities. By following these steps, you can easily develop a continuing security improvement cycle.

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Resource | ASIS International

Securing Houses Of Worship Around The World

This resource discusses the security challenges faced by houses of worship worldwide, particularly in the context of rising hate crimes and targeted attacks. Various strategies to protect religious institutions are presented, including implementing surveillance detection, preparing security response plans, and safeguarding children. The importance of balancing openness and accessibility with robust security measures are stressed and resources and expert advice for adapting to evolving threats are provided. Some resources may require creation of a free account.

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