Implementing and employing a security team that is not properly trained can cause not only physical risks to congregants but be subject to severe criminal or civil liabilities. Teams must be properly trained by law enforcement or certified and licensed training organizations, have continuous, documented training, and must adhere to the written security plan and…
A Crane American Perspective on Modern Protective Readiness. Your security team may be dedicated, vigilant, and deeply committed to protecting your organization — but even strong teams develop blind spots. In today’s threat environment, those blind spots can quietly accumulate into real vulnerabilities. At Crane American, we routinely conduct assessments for nonprofits, faith-based institutions, and…
Houses of worship inherently strive to be welcoming and inclusive sanctuaries, a philosophy that often inadvertently leads to significant security vulnerabilities. The most critical mistake many congregations make is the absence of a comprehensive, formalized security plan. Rather than establishing a dedicated, trained security team with clear emergency operating procedures, leadership frequently relies on well-intentioned…