Church Security Accelerator

Church Security Accelerator

Hosted by: Worship Security Academy

Welcome to the Church Security Accelerator – your go-to resource for church safety and security. Join host Simon Osamoh, an ex-UK detective, former head of counterterrorism at Mall of America, Minnesota and church...

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THROWBACK: How do churches and nonprofits become crisis ready with Melissa Agnes

Season #8

THROWBACK: How do churches and nonprofits become crisis ready with Melissa Agnes   Purcasse Your Church Safety and Security Scenario Cards Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q Conflict Deescalation...
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THROWBACK: Method and Mindset for Active Shooter Survival with Michael Julian

Season #8

Interested in learning more about active shooter survival, check out our signature course: https://bit.ly/ActiveShooterCourse Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we dive into the topic of active shooter...
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ep.73 8 Common Mistakes with Church Emergency Plans

Season #8

In today's episode: 8 common mistakes with Church Emergency Operations Plans, and how to overcome them!   Decision Decks: Church Safety and Security Scenario Cards Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q Conflict...
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ep.72 How to Build Relationship Equity with your Church Leader

Season #8

Today's burning question: Do you have any relationship equity with your religious leader? Turns out, research from my book "How to Speak with Your Leader About Church Security" uncovered a shocking truth. Church...
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ep.71 Security Technology vs. People: Which One Do You Choose and Why?

Season #8

Today's question: Security Technology vs. People: Which One Do You Choose and Why? Let's discuss.   Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security: Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q...
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ep.70 Mass Notification vs a PA System?

Season #7

Mass Notification vs. a Church PA System, which one do you choose and why? Let's discuss!   Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security: Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q Conflict...
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ep.69 Uniform Church Security vs Plain Clothes Security?

Season #7

In today's episode, we'll explore church security options: is it better to have a uniformed and visible security team or one that blends into the background? Join the discussion!   Decision Decks: Unique Scenario...
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ep.68 Roaming Church Security Patrol vs Fixed Point Church Security Team

Season #7

What is best for your church security team, having a roaming security patrol or a fixed point patrol? You can only choose one, let’s discuss!   Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security: Six...
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ep.67 Access Control vs. Surveillance Cameras

Season #7

Access Control Versus Surveillance Cameras - Which one do you choose for your church security program and why?   Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security. Six Deck Box Set:...
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ep.66 Congress Slash The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding

Season #7

Congress has reduced the 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) budget by over $30 million, introducing significant changes. In this episode, we'll discuss three strategies to enhance your NSGP application. For...
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ep.65 An unattended backpack has been found in the sanctuary - What would you do?

Season #7

Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security.   An unattended backpack has been found in the sanctuary - What would you do?   Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q Conflict Deescalation...
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ep.64 Asking the right security questions with Jim McConnell

Season #7

Stay informed on the latest in church crime by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, delivered every Monday. Sign up at https://www.worshipsecurity.org/churchcrimewatch   In this week's episode we dive into the...
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