Organized Education and Certificate Process

This training is brought to you and supported by these organizations, who focus on church safety and security as part of their community influence.

  • Code 4 Public Safety Education Association, Inc.

  • The Church Security Association

  • The Church Security University

  • The Church Security Answer Man

Course Content and Outline

Armed Church Security Volunteer Basic Certificate Course

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • A Message from the Instructor and Troubleshooting This Training

    • How to use this course

    • Required Disclaimer and Copyright Notice

    • Handout - Armed Church Security Volunteer Basic Course (Print this & Copy for each attendee)

    • PRINT FOR EACH ATTENDEE - Attendance Certificate Armed Church Security Basic
  • 2

    Introductions and Overview

    • Instructor Introduction and Overview

    • Preplanning Makes Us More Successful

    • Service Interruption Example and Getting Prepared Discussion

    • One Man or Woman Team? Create a Team Work Approach
  • 3

    Church Security Today

    • Statistics and Where to Focus Your Efforts

    • Practical Discussion: Service Interruption a Vocal Person On Stage
  • 4

    Nature and Role of Church Security Volunteers

    • Church Security Awareness Introduction

    • Finding Balance: Prioritizing the Ministry and Respecting Church Leadership

    • Public Safety Agencies and Security - Working Together

    • Scope of Church Security Authority
  • 5

    Guns in Church

    • Guns in Church Section Intro and Overview

    • Lesson 1 - Training for Violence

    • Lesson 2 - Sharpening Your Skills

    • Lesson 3 - Accidental Gun Discharges

    • Lesson 4 - Cross Fire

    • Lesson 5 - 911 and Law Enforcement Arrival
  • 6

    Use of Force and The Responsibilities

    • Use of Force Introduction

    • Use of Force Part TWO

    • Use of Force Part THREE

    • Use of Force Part FOUR Conclusion

    • Arresting and Detaining People

    • Escorting People Out of Your Church

    • Use of Force Scenario ONE Car Break ins

    • Use of Force Scenario TWO Suspicious Man Behind Church

    • Use of Force Scenario THREE Man Steals Purse

    • Use of Force Scenario FOUR Most Likely Situations at Your Church

    • Quick Quiz

    • Congratulations

  • 7

    Church Security Member Conduct

    • Church Security Member Conduct

    • Church Rules and Integrity

    • Attitude and Performance
  • 8

    Patrolling, Observations and Evaluations

    • Observation Skills and Patrolling Introduction

    • Critical Observation and Memory Skills

    • Facility Patrol Purposes and Guidelines

    • Evaluating Your Observations, the Situation and Surroundings - ODD, SUSPICIOUS, DANGEROUS

    • Evaluating a Suspicious Person and Assertive Friendliness
  • 9

    Note Taking and Report Writing

    • Note Taking and Report Writing Introduction

    • Public Documents Notes and Notebook Rules

    • Report Writing Basics

    • Report Form for You To Use
  • 10

    Professionalism and Communication Introduction

    • Understanding Cultural Differences and People with Disabilities

    • Understanding People with Mental Health Issues

    • Understanding People with Mental Health Issues CONTINUED

    • Dealing with Difficult People

    • Quick Quiz

    • Great job!
  • 11

    Principles of Access and Information Control

    • Access and Facility Control

    • Parking and Traffic Control

    • The Security of Information Within Your Ministry or Church
  • 12

    Emergency Response Planning and Procedures

    • Emergency Response Planning & Procedures
  • 13

    Role of Church Security in Critical Incidents

    • Disorderly Conduct Service Interruptions

    • Responding to Emergencies

    • Earthquakes Extreme Weather Evacuations

    • Role of Church Security in Critical Incidents

    • Domestic Issues Threats and Bomb Threats

    • Watching Out for the Children's Ministry
  • 14

    Church Accidents and Safety Responsibilities

    • Accidents and Safety Responsibilities
  • 15

    Church Violence and Crisis Management

    • Warning Signs of Escalating Behavior

    • Violent Intruder and Active Shooter Preparation
  • 16

    Calling for Help - Get Comfortable with Calling 911

    • Calling for Help - Calling 911
  • 17

    Church Crisis Management

    • Communicating Security Issues and Observations with Other Leaders in the Church

    • Practical Exercise: Escorting Someone Out

    • Crisis Management - Preplanning (Using the last page of your handout)
  • 18

    Final Chapter

    • Congrats! More resources for you

    • Instructor Closing - Invite to Review - Invite to Further Training

    • Final Quiz
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Training Focused on You and Your Church

Providing a platform of convenience, balance with timely materials

  • Start and stop training as your schedule requires. It's guaranteed!

    Our training is here for you 24/7, start now, stop where you need to and restart where you left off. This course allows you 6 months to complete the entire course. We also have a guarantee...if you don't like our material by the time you complete chapter three, you can ask for a complete refund.

  • Quality material, fact based and focused on actual incidents and data.

    Our team puts a lot of our heart and soul into our training materials to make this course the best it can be for you. We want this to make an impact on you for the right reasons. Our goal is to improve the safety and security program at your church or within your ministry through your newly acquired knowledge.

  • Training focused on getting you started and keeping you safe.

    We want to help you get started as a new member of your church security team, or help you get a certificate, gain knowledge and a plan to get your safety and security program started, if that is your current need. Train on any device including smart phones, tablets, laptops or desktops. As your schedule allows.