Court Affirms Massive Prison Sentence for Pastor
The case underscores the need for vigilance in safeguarding and monitoring adult interactions with minors.
Crime Prevention
Minimizing the Risk of Cybercrime
If it looks suspicious, pause and take these steps.
Do We Prevent Crime at our Church?
A checklist to help you evaluate your building's security.
Lessons in Protection and Prevention from the Anti-Defamation League
A conversation with ADL associate director Elise Jarvis about how houses of worship can guard against hate crimes.
A Shooter in the House
A police officer's advice on how to prevent and react to a gunman at church.
3 Steps to Keep Criminals from Targeting Your Church
Property prep, community relations, and common sense can go a long way.
Commonwealth of Virginia Not Responsible for Virginia Tech Murder
State Supreme Court rules state not responsible; massacre was not reasonably foreseeable.
Building with Security in Mind
Security elements to consider when designing a new building.
Securing the Faithful
What New Life Church did right when a gunman showed up in its parking lot.
Can Technology Help Prevent Crime and Violence at Church?
Pros and cons of security technology.
Evaluating Your Next Vendor
Ask key questions to avoid getting scammed.
Why Your Church Needs Counseling Policies
One case illustrates why you need to be proactive in your counseling procedures.
Responding to Transients
Protect the safety of your church staff.
Befriend Police, Reduce Crime
Your top theft prevention tool may wear blue.
The Use of Principles and Policies
Principles provide an underlying sense of direction, while policies provide specific direction.
Preventing Arson
What your church can do to avoid becoming a statistic.
Screening Teen Workers
How to select safe volunteers without a background check.
Avoiding Negligent Supervision
Churches can be liable for injuries sustained during church activities on the basis of negligent supervision.
5 Steps for Building a Volunteer Safety and Security Team
A church administrator creates a sustainable, long-term solution.
Can Social Networking Get Us Sued?
How to safeguard your church staff's use of popular communication tools.