ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only
cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive these types of incidents.

OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

In addition to active shooter/threat  incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism. Even  more  disturbing,  House  of  Worship  members  and  staff  are  just  as vulnerable  to
occurrences  of  personal  and  physical  abuse  as  any  other  location.   Those intent  on victimizing  the  vulnerable  know  that  the  forgiving  culture  and  easy  access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike. House of Worship
leaders have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries,  maintain  an  atmosphere  of  ethical  behavior,  and  sustain  a  safe  overall environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

TRAINING PRESENTATION

Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect  people  and  property;  preventing  accidents,  injury,  and  neglect,  safeguarding against  loss  from  crime  and  theft  of  funds,  protecting  members  and  staff  from  abuse, liability,  false  claims,  and  lawsuits.   Protection  of  those  entrusted  to  your  care  is a  key element  of  a  House  of  Worship.   Taking  these  additional,  proactive  steps  will especially demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests in your facility.

WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment   for   the   people   and   property  associated   with   churches,   chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.
This  course  will  assist  in  helping  House  of  Worship  leaders  to  learn  how  to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crime mentioned above are preventable!

FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses  of  Worship  nearly  500  Million  Dollars  in  lost  funds  and  insurance  costs,  not to mention the loss of parishioners.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

$30 – OCPA Members
$40 – Non-Members
Registration and payment can be completed online by visiting      www.ocpa-oh.org