Emergency Preparedness Resource Links

RESOURCE LINKS

• SemperVerus articles on Church Security
• CEN: Christian Emergency Network website
• CEN: Why are Churches “Soft Targets”?
• CEN: Active Threat News
• CEN: Protecting Churches from Vandalism
• CEN: Protecting Your Privacy

[ Read the SemperVerus article, A Prayer for Church Security Team Members ]

• CISA: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency website
• CISA: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Faith-Based Community website
• CISA: Active Shooter Preparedness
• CISA: Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities (2023)
• CISA: Houses Of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool
• CISA: Protecting Houses of Worship
• CISA: Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide (2021)
• CISA: Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide (2020)
• CISA: House of Worship Security Fact Sheet
• CISA: Securing Public Gatherings
• CISA: Physical Location Security
• CISA: Fire As A Weapon
• CISA: Employee Vigilance Through the Power of Hello
• CISA: Insider Threat Mitigation Resources and Tools
• CISA: School Safety
• CISA: K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite
• CISA: Secure Tomorrow Series Toolkit
• CISA: Stop Ransomware

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Church Security Book Review: Defending the Flock ]

• CPPS: Center for Personal Protection and Safety website
• CPPS: Personal Protection and Safety blog
• CPPS: Active Assailant Protocol Development Guide

[ Read the SemperVerus article, DHS Outlines Steps Houses of Worship Can Take To Protect Themselves ]

• DHS: Homeland Security website
• DHS: National Terrorism Advisory System
• DHS: National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin
• DHS: Homeland Threat Assessment
• DHS: 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment
• DHS: 2020 Homeland Threat Assessment
• DHS: Preventing Targeted Violence Against Faith-Based Communities (2019)
• DHS: If You See Something, Say Something
• DHS: 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment
• DHS: Prevention Resource Finder
• DHS: Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Church Shooting Analysis Reports ]

• FBI: Making Prevention a Reality – Identifying, Assessing, and Managing the Threat of Targeted Attacks
• FBI: Developing Emergency Plans for Houses of Worship
• FBI: Run Hide Fight
• Police1: Why ‘Move! Escape or Attack’ is superior to ‘Run, Hide, Fight’

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Church Security Training: Decision Decks Help You Think Through a Crisis Before It Happens ]

• FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency website
• FEMA: National Preparedness System
• FEMA: Active Shooter: What You Can Do online course
• FEMA: 5 Ways to Improve the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship or Community Spaces
• FEMA: Faith-Based and Volunteer Partnership Resources
• HHS: Guide for Developing High Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship (2013)
• Red Cross: Emergency Preparedness Tips
• Stop the Bleed: Online Course
• ALERRT™: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training – Avoid Deny Defend®

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[ See the links to Church Security Training Resources ]

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