Event Security
Optimal safety at mass gatherings requires breaking through silos and collaborating effectively
A critical examination of the lapses in security that allowed a shooter to target former President Trump
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
An armed and trained security team is present at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth anytime the building is occupied
How public safety officials can prepare faith-based groups for the commonplace and out-of-the-ordinary incidents that might befall citizens in their houses of worship
Counter-terrorism officers will also deploy counter-drone technology to protect against potential attacks
The gunman opened fire inside a packed church, killing one and critically injuring another before the congregants shot and killed him
The gunman shot the clergyman and bride during a wedding
Portable X-ray and trace detection tools enable law enforcement agencies to take screening when and where it’s needed
Why anticipating how your plan could fail is key to developing an effective incident action plan
The anxiety of one mass shooting after another has led some churches to start training and arming their worshippers with guns
Houses of worship have traditionally been places of refuge where strangers are welcome, but recent attacks have made many rethink how protected sanctuaries really are
Reach out to hotels and event venues in your jurisdiction to help them develop screening protocols to catch weapons and thwart mass casualty incidents
We might want SWAT at every public venue, but we just don’t have the money and resources to do it
We must expect that religious facilities are primary targets, and take the active measures necessary to protect them from likely attack
Just as police planners would engage with schools and workplaces, they should engage proactively with houses of worship
The conclusion from examining these incidents is that good citizens, many of whom are lawfully armed, save lives in active shooter attacks
Few northern cities play host to the Super Bowl, so dealing with the likely extreme February cold is a necessity for police officers and first responders
SHOW, released in October 2016, helps houses of worship develop a safety and security plan tailored to their specific needs
Officials say it’s essentially hiring an officer full-time, as opposed to relying on off-duty officers to assist the church
I was ready to push my kids to the floor, jump over the pew, and run toward the threat with the intention of taking it out – or die trying
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