April 2, 2009
Rick and Mike attended the International Security Conference & Expo (ISC) in Las Vegas, NV. The latest in intrusion alarm control, Surveillance, and access control equipment is available for demonstration and review. You can view the ISC website at www.iscwest.com
April 21, 2009
Rick spoke to Church Business Administrators and para-church leaders on the topic of “how to reduce the risk of litigation stemming from a security breech,” at the Christian Leadership Alliance National Conference (CLA) in Atlanta, GA. You can visit the CLA website at www.christianleadershipalliance.org
May 13, 2009
Rick spoke to pastors and church leaders on the topic of “how to mitigate security vulnerabilities at your place of worship,” at the Worship Facilities Expo and Conference (WFX) in Long Beach, CA. You can visit the WFX website at www.wfxweb.com
June 15, 2009
Rick spoke to Facility Managers on the topic of “security management in the church” for the National Association of Church Facility Managers (NACFM) in Portland, OR. You can learn more about NACFM at their website, www.nacfm.org
August 25, 2009
Rick was interviewed by the Dallas Morning News in Dallas TX. for an article examining church violence. The article will be published mid-September, 2009 on the 10 year anniversary of the tragic church shooting that occured September 16, 1999 at Wedgewood Baptist Church in Fort Worth Texas. To read more about the incident click here http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec99/shooting_9-16.html
August 26 2009
Raul will be traveling to Auburn, WA. as a guest of the Center for Personal Protection and Safety (CPPS) to attend their security conference for church leaders. You can learn more about CPPS at www.cppssite.com
September 19-22 2009
Raul, Rick and Don will be traveling to Anaheim, CA. to attend the ASIS International Conference. ASIS is the premier association for security professionals. Don Knox is the Chairman of the Houses of Worship Security Working Group. You can learn more about ASIS by visiting their website at www.asisonline.org
With proper security measures in place, a church or religious organization can deter or prevent a potential incident from happening, said security experts.
“If I call your church office, what’s the likelihood I can have a one-on-one appointment with one of your pastors in their office (behind closed doors) by the end of today?
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers.”
1 Peter 5:2