Articles Tagged with ''church security''

Active Shooter Training Held at Local Church in Texas

June 25, 2019

More than 40 people joined together at God's Church Sunday in Victoria, Texas to train for an active shooter incident, says a news report.

A 5-Step Plan for House of Worship Security

November 5, 2018

While places of worship have certainly been sites of active assailant incidents, they pose a unique conundrum to security advocates and congregations – how do you secure your place of worship while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for congregants, visitors and those in need?

New York City’s Cathedral of Saint John the Divine - Security Magazine

World’s Largest Cathedral Upgrades Video Management System

New York City’s Cathedral of Saint John the Divine Upgrades to a Vicon Valerus VMS System

June 8, 2018

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the largest Cathedral and fifth largest church building in the world, recently completed installation of a Vicon Valerus video management system to secure the Cathedral and surrounding 11.3-acre complex in Manhattan.

Florida Senate Committee Shoots Down Church Carry

December 6, 2017

A Florida Senate Committee has rejected legislation that would have allowed concealed carry permit holders to bring their firearms to church for protection.

Mississippi Gov. Signs Law Allowing Armed Church Security

April 19, 2016

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill allowing churches to create security programs.

Miss. Senate Approves Concealed Carry, Guns in Church

March 31, 2016

The Mississippi Senate passed the "Mississippi Church Protection Act" to allow armed security in churches, concealed carry without a permit and provide for attempts to nullify federal regulations and executive orders that would limit gun rights.

Securing Parking Lots with Infrastructure and Lighting

More than 110,000 property crimes occurred every year in commercial parking lots and garages between 2004 and 2008, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Claire Meyer

August 1, 2014

The key to gaining the full benefits of your security system is getting in early, Moreno says. If security can introduce plans for parking security technology before construction starts on a structure, the department can save up to 40 percent on infrastructure.

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