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Strategos Security Week: Instincts and Ignorance, Reacting vs. Responding
<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our natural responses are not our most productive. Training can prepare us to prevail. </p>
davidadams054
May 9, 20181 min read


It’s not a “gun free zone.” But that doesn’t mean it’s safe.
<p>Church security is too important to take a DIY approach.</p>
davidadams054
Apr 14, 20182 min read
Strategos Security Week: Parents Behind the Police Line
<p>It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: a shooting at your child’s school.</p>
davidadams054
Mar 14, 20181 min read
Strategos Security Week: Lessons from the Florida School Shooting
<p>We can make a difference in school violence right now.</p>
davidadams054
Feb 24, 20181 min read
Who is the True First Responder?
<p>Law enforcement does an incredible job, but they’re usually minutes away. And minutes mean lives.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 30, 20171 min read
Are Cameras Guaranteed Crime Stoppers?
<p>Understand their cababilities and limitations before making an investment.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read


Church Security 101: Should Congregations Fight Back?
<p>We’re called to be peacemakers. What does that mean for security?</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20172 min read
Do Guns = Security?
<p>Friendly fire is never friendly. No one should implement armed security without a serious plan.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Your No. 1 Security Tactic Is Not a Weapon
<p>We must all become well-versed in the art of awareness.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Run, Hide, Fight? Or Lock Out, Get Out, Take Out?
<p>Mark Warren of Strategos says training has consequences.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Active Shooter Response: Contrasting ALICE with Get Out, Lock Out, Take Out
<p>Are all training options equal?</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Enjoy the Game With Eyes Wide Open
<p>Whether you’re at a political rally, a church service or a football game, it pays to be aware.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Light the Night: Don’t Let Parking Lots and Garages Become Crime Scenes
<p>A dark and lonely outpost is a great place for an ambush. Do something about it.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Is Your Crisis Response Plan a Paper Tiger?
<p>Simply having a plan in a file cabinet will not reduce your organization’s crisis response liability – or more importantly – save lives.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read


Yes, This Really is a Crisis
<p>How to overcome the bias that leaves us vulnerable.</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read


When it comes to churches, does “heavily armed” mean safe?
<p>One church made headlines with a promise to show “deadly force.” Should yours do the same?</p>
davidadams054
Dec 29, 20171 min read


Church Violence: How Real is the Risk?
<p>A recent shooting suspect was a children’s ministry volunteer and evangelist – before the sanctuary was sprayed with bullets.</p>
davidadams054
Sep 28, 20171 min read
Church Violence: What is the Cost of Inaction?
<p>The head-in-the-sand mindset is misguided.</p>
davidadams054
Jul 29, 20172 min read
If a shooter invades your world, what would you do?
<p>If a shooter invades your world, what would you do?</p>
davidadams054
Jun 15, 20174 min read
Pastors Packing Heat: Our Take
<p>Armed security may have it’s place, but it’s only part of the solution.</p>
davidadams054
Feb 24, 20171 min read
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