Our Founding Scripture - Chronicles  9:21   21 And later Zechariah son of Meshelemiah had been responsible for guarding the entrance of the tabernacle. 22 In all, there were 212 gatekeepers in those days, and they were listed by genealogies in their villages.  David and Samuel the seer had appointed their ancestors because they were reliable men. 23 These gatekeepers and their descendants, by their divisions, were responsible for guarding the entrance to the house of the LORD, the house that was formerly a tent. 24 The gatekeepers were stationed on all four sides—east, west, north, and south.

NOCSSM in the NEWS.... As much as we would like to dedicate the resources to continually track church security incidents, we can't. Here is just a sampling of the many church security incidents - Backpack Policies -We were asked recently about a church having a "Backpack" policy. This is a very controversial issue.  Best practices would dictate all backpacks, large packages (except from the church book store), briefcases, suitcases, etc. prevented from entering the main auditorium.  Absolutely no searching bags. It's a nightmare and it could artificially inflates a feeling of a "Secure Zone" which could be litigious in the worst circumstances. Security has to have the pastor's commitment to back you up. It also has to be implemented at all levels of guest services interface. Starting with the parkers, then to the greeter and finally to the ushers at the door. Watch this video to get you thinking- First Baptist Church Dallas  is robbed at gunpoint     MASSIVE SECURITY BREACH AT HOUSTON'S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DURING CHRISTMAS PROGRAM   News Coverage of Conference - HFBC   Meals on wheels worker stabbed to death at church   Coverage Church Security Summit - News 8   Coverage of Copper Thieves  stealing from Churches   Coverage Church Security Summit - News 11   Church Thefts - Broad Daylight    Woman repels robber with the name of Jesus       Sash Shooting   2 Raccoon Attacks Reported In Delaware A raccoon attacked a woman and her child outside Old Swedes Episcopal Church on the 600 block of North Church Street. Wis Shooting   Colorado Church Shootings   Video link Click image to view article     Click on topics for more information...   Digital Video Recorder test you can do to measure performance The Church Law Group Houston churches forced to lock their doors Church Pictorial Directories make Sex Predators crimes easier Federal Security Grants Church Security Consulting Private Security Board cracks down on unlicensed church "Security" teams Would your video surveillance of your children's areas stand up in court? The best features to look for in Child Check-In systems - White paper by Jeff Hook Student accused of indecency with child at Frisco Church The Silent Church Crime - Affinity Fraud Church Crime Statistics Safety VS Security What's in a name? Article by Chuck Chadwick