(January 10) Ilkley Church Fire Being Treated As Arson
Police are currently investigating an arson attack at the church. Were you in the area of St Margaret’s Church on Queens Road in Ilkley between 15:30 and 16:20 on Monday 9th January and saw something suspicious?
Police are currently...
(December 29) Man’s Truck Stolen While He Was Clearing Snow In Minneapolis Church Parking Lot
A Minneapolis man known for helping the community, now needs your help. Ed Irwin was shoveling the snow at Mother Saint James AME Church in Minneapolis when someone stole his truck earlier this...
(December 22) Officials Search For Two Suspects Who Stole Mail From A Church
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying two suspects who it believes are involved in stealing mail from a church on...
(December 15) Milwaukee Burglary Near Howard And Clement; 2 Sought
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two people wanted in a burglary that occurred on Dec. 3 near Howard and Clement shortly before 5 p.m.
Police...
(December 08) Vandals Attack Statues At Albury Churches Woodworking Accident
Religious statues have been decapitated and a painting of Jesus defaced in separate attacks on two churches in the heart of Albury. The attacks on the neighbouring churches are believed to have occurred sometime...
(November 30) 'Beloved' Pastor Found Dead In Church Carpentry Workshop After 'Tragic' Woodworking Accident
Jimmy Jeanfreau Jr., 60, is suspected to have died at some point on Monday night after sustaining traumatic injuries, according to authorities. A Louisiana pastor was found dead on Tuesday...
(November 24) I Was At The Church To Steal – Man, 46, Caught With Lady's Bag Tells Police
A 46-year old man, Henry Chimezie, who went to a church in Lagos, pretended to be a worshipper and then stole a bag containing mobile phone belonging to a woman, has confessed to the Police that he...
(November 17) Man Arrested For Hate Crimes Against Local Church Members
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) arrested a man for hate crimes against a local Pentecostal church on Tuesday, November 15th. Miguel Campos, 31, was arrested and booked into the...
(November 10) Three Arrests Made In Connection To Shooting At Vestavia Hills Church Basketball Court
The Vestavia Hills Police Department announced three arrests in connection to a shooting at Shades Mountain Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. Timothy Earl Wynn III, 18, is charged with...
A comprehensive road map to improve your church safety
STEP 1: Create a Strong Security Culture
- Canvas the views of your church, vestry, sexton, vergers, lay leadership, pastors, and executive directors to name a few. Obtaining leadership views on safety and security before...
STEP ONE: CONDUCT A POLICY AUDIT
The best way to keep your children safe from harm is to review all the procedures that you have in place that will keep them safe from physical and emotional harm. Let's take a look over four key areas for some quick wins to improve your children's safety.
- Do you...
Why are security policies & procedures important?
We could perhaps rephrase this question to a statement. That many organizations do not have adequate policies and procedures that cover the most common modern-day risks that we know exist. Such as active shooters, bomb threats, workplace...
