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Keeping Religious Institutions Secure
This text provides valuable information on security principles and best practices for protecting any religious institution’s people and property
Jennie-Leigh McLamb (Author)
9780128013465, Elsevier Science
Paperback, published 22 April 2015
210 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.5 cm, 0.39 kg
"This comprehensive compilation of information and references goes into great detail, so it will be useful to novice security managers and those with no security background. There are many good examples of steps to take to properly manage and evaluate security in general...Mission accomplished." --Security Management "With religious institutions under increasing threat by terrorists and active shooters, this volume provides highly useful information on security principles and best practices for protecting such soft targets against such threats." --Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International " The book goes through basic security principles; and evaluating risk; and how to choose physical, and electronic, security counter-measures." --Professional Security Magazine Online
Keeping Religious Institutions Secure explores the unique vulnerabilities that churches, synagogues, and mosques face in regards to security, making them attractive to criminals who see them as easy targets. The text illustrates why all places of worship should think about security and the types of breaches that can drive people away. The book focuses on the most frequent security concerns experienced by houses of worship, including embezzlement, vandalism, assault, hate crime, and in rare cases, an active shooter—and how to help prevent them from occurring. Beginning with an overview of the basic security concepts and principles that can enhance the security of any religious facility, it then delves deeply into the particular security concerns of houses of worship, including the use of volunteers, protecting religious leaders, ensuring safety for children and teens, interacting with local law enforcement, handling the media, and much more.
1. Introduction2. Examining Typical Crimes3. Understanding Basic Security Principles 4. Evaluating Risk5. Utilizing the Total Environment 6. Choosing Physical Security Measures7. Developing Policies and Procedures8. Identifying and Handling At-Risk People 9. Reacting to an Event in Progress10. Responding to an Active Shooter11. Recovering from an Incident 12. Handling the Media 13. Recognizing Intangible Assets and Liability Concerns 14. Increasing Security Awareness15. Implementing and Training16. Keeping the Principal Safe17. Assessing the Need for Less-Lethal Weapons and Firearms18. Establishing Security Partnerships19. Protecting Children and Youth20. Conclusion and Summary
Subject Areas: Causes & prevention of crime [JKVC], Comparative religion [HRAC]
