Wildewood Christian Church is raising safety awareness by offering free resources for prevention of and response to an active shooter in a House of Worship.
Did you know that violence in houses of worship is on the rise? In the United States we have had 92 deaths and numerous injuries in the past ten years.
Do you know how to create a balance between your mission and crime prevention efforts? A congregation should not worship in fear, nor should the worship experience be altered to the point of distraction with guard dogs, metal detectors, or armed security officers guarding the entrances to the sanctuary.
Do you have a current Emergency Operation Plan for your site? Wildewood Christian Church is offering free resources to teach congregations how to write an Emergency Operation Plan and give examples that will provide an overview of how to be prepared before, during, and after an incident.
The two-hour presentation covers:
- What Makes a Secure House of Worship?
- Survival Mindset
- What you can do to Prevent a Shooting
- Historical Perspective of Shooters
- Five Stages of a Shooter
- Knowing Who’s Who in Your Pew
- What’s an Emergency Operation Plan?
- Creating a Vulnerability Assessment of Your Site
- Are You Ready?
If you are interested in scheduling a presentation at your location, or need more information, contact: Jim McBride Office (405) 425-7589 Cell (405) 823-5729
Email jim.mcbride@okohs.ok.gov
OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
www.homelandsecurity.ok.gov
At Leadership Training School 2018, two additional classes on this topic will be offered. More details to follow soon on the Region’s LTS Website.
