Everyone has the right to worship safely, regardless of their religion. Guided by our steadfast commitment to Christian principles of love and protection, Locknow Safety offers on-site church security training focused on prevention and response. Through dedicated efforts and collaboration, we work to ensure that all individuals can worship or gather without facing threats or interruptions.
Church security has long been a priority, as the safety of our congregation has always been a core concern. However, challenges in maintaining this safety continue to arise. That’s why LockNow offers a range of resources for enhancing your church security. We provide in-person, on-site church safety training for your staff and volunteers. We offer safety physical safety assessments while providing guidance and assistance to improve safety. Our hands-on training will empower your people to develop a plan and take action in the event of any active shooter situations.
LockNow’s most commonly utilized training program is the intruder awareness and active threat response. It’s crucial for your church’s security processes to include a strategic plan for immediate response to potential threats. With LockNow’s in-person church security training, your team will gain hands-on experience in responding to active threats. By presenting options objectively, we ensure your team is well-prepared and ready to act.
Our churches are both vulnerable and sacred places of worship, and it’s essential to do everything possible to ensure the safety of everyone inside. LockNow’s training shifts the mindset of your congregation from being passive targets to becoming active participants in resolving crisis situations. Learning to identify and approach an intruder is a key component of our training. Your church’s security will be enhanced by a team cultivated with awareness, guided by our expert training.
A few of the items that Locknow Safety active threat response training will provide your church security team with the following:
- Clear and concise communication methods created for active threat situations.
- Knowledge of the most important components of active shooter response.
- How to minimize the impact of an active threat.
- Reassurance for your people that “we have a plan and we are prepared for a crisis”.
- Feeling of being empowered by knowing what to do in an active threat situation.
- Shift the thinking to one of being a participant as opposed to being a bystander.
- Have a plan and act on it.
Church Security: Strategize Your Response
Our active threat response training emphasizes communication and awareness as pillars for your church security. We will help you develop strategies that enable an immediate response to an active threat. Our training fosters decisive action and decision-making as a result of strategic preparation. This training not only equips your church community in your place of worship but also provides skills that apply in any environment. It’s not just a philosophy of protecting our faith community; it’s a way of life. Our goal is to assist your people in preparing to minimize the impact of an active shooter in any setting.
Your church security relies on various factors but having a plan and the ability to communicate a threat immediately are crucial. Communication is often the most overlooked aspect of active threat response in church security. LockNow Safety offers simple technology designed for high-stress situations, enabling you to notify your team of an active threat quickly. This technology also facilitates easy communication among team members throughout the crisis, even while on the move.
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Want to learn more about how we can prepare your team for an active threat situation or have a question about other training modules? Contact us at team@locknowapp.com, and we’ll provide you with details about our comprehensive church security training. We look forward to working with you!