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...

Episodes

ep.51 Church Security: National Peer Support Chaplain & Safety Conference

Season #6

This year, I'm focusing on personal development and growth. My friend Barry Young from Serving Watchman invited me to his June conference in Kansas City. Here's my talk with Barry about his prevention-focused event,...
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ep.50 Bomb Threat Christmas Day Service BUT No Immediate Evacuation

Season #5

Discussing a Bomb Threat at a Christmas Day Service: Why There Was No Immediate Evacuation and Key Lessons Learned.   Don't miss our weekly "Church Crime Watch Report" delivered to your email every...
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ep.49 Transformation Church Evacuated on Christmas Eve Due To Bomb Threat

Season #5

When Transformation Church in Oklahoma had to evacuate during their Christmas Eve service, it offered valuable insights. Let's examine the key lessons learned from this incident.   Don't miss our weekly "Church Crime...
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ep.48 7 Tips For Church Security in 2024

Season #5

In this podcast episode, we explore 7 Tips to Boost Your Church's Security in the Upcoming Year.   Don't miss our weekly "Church Crime Watch Report" every Monday. https://www.worshipsecurity.org/churchcrimewatch   For...
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ep.47 Shooting in a Church Parking Lot: 4 Things to Consider

Season #5

Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com In today’s episode of the podcast I talk about a shooting which left a woman dead in a church parking lot.    
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ep.46 Bomb Chaos Following Church Security Incident

Season #5

Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com In today's podcast episode, we're exploring an incident where a man was assaulted inside his church, leading to a police chase and Molotov...
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ep.45 Covenant School Shooters Manifesto Released - But should We?

Season #5

Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com Today's episode examines the implications of releasing the Covenant school shooter's manifesto to the public.
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ep.44 8 Essential Church Security Holiday Tips

Season #5

Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com Discover 8 essential tips for church safety this holiday season. Simon will cover everything from building security to emergency...
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ep.43 Church Security Q and A

Season #5

Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com I asked about the challenges you're facing in your church's safety and security journey, and you responded. Based on 10 questions from my...
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ep.42 FBI Director Warns Of Increase In Reported Threats Since Hamas Attack On Israel

Season #5

  Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com In remarks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in San Diego, California yesterday, FBI Director Christopher...
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ep.41 Hezbollah and Hamas Risk To American Churches 6 Strategies To Keep Your Church Safe

Season #5

Check out our church security scenario cards: https://www.decisiondecks.com In today's episode, we'll unravel the complex web of global politics and its impact on our local communities. As houses of worship in the...
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ep.40 Securing Your Place of Worship Conference Recap

Season #4

In this episode, we explore key takeaways from the 8th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship conference, shedding light on varied aspects like transformative leadership, crisis preparedness, and financial safeguarding...
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