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With all due respect Mr. President: We need active shooter training
It’s important to know what we don’t know.
Gabe Coale
Feb 23, 20182 min read
What Makes Churches Soft Targets?
And what can be done about it? Fortunately, plenty.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 31, 20172 min read
Who is the True First Responder?
Law enforcement does an incredible job, but they’re usually minutes away. And minutes mean lives.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 30, 20171 min read
Are Cameras Guaranteed Crime Stoppers?
Understand their cababilities and limitations before making an investment.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read


Church Security 101: Should Congregations Fight Back?
We’re called to be peacemakers. What does that mean for security?
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20172 min read
Do Guns = Security?
Friendly fire is never friendly. No one should implement armed security without a serious plan.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Your No. 1 Security Tactic Is Not a Weapon
We must all become well-versed in the art of awareness.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Run, Hide, Fight? Or Lock Out, Get Out, Take Out?
Mark Warren of Strategos says training has consequences.
Gabe Coale
Dec 29, 20172 min read
Active Shooter Response: Contrasting ALICE with Get Out, Lock Out, Take Out
Are all training options equal?
Gabe Coale
Dec 29, 20172 min read
Enjoy the Game With Eyes Wide Open
Whether you’re at a political rally, a church service or a football game, it pays to be aware.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Light the Night: Don’t Let Parking Lots and Garages Become Crime Scenes
A dark and lonely outpost is a great place for an ambush. Do something about it.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Is Your Crisis Response Plan a Paper Tiger?
Simply having a plan in a file cabinet will not reduce your organization’s crisis response liability – or more importantly – save lives.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Who Needs Personal Protection?
While most don’t need a permanent protective presence, temporary security may be necessary in response to a threat.
Tim Kile
Dec 29, 20172 min read
Workplace Violence: Threats From Without and Within
You’ve got a great workplace. People love their jobs. So you’re safe from workplace violence, right?
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read


Yes, This Really is a Crisis
How to overcome the bias that leaves us vulnerable.
Vaughn Baker
Dec 29, 20171 min read


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


Church Violence: How Real is the Risk?
A recent shooting suspect was a children’s ministry volunteer and evangelist – before the sanctuary was sprayed with bullets.
Vaughn Baker
Sep 28, 20171 min read
Church Violence: What is the Cost of Inaction?
The head-in-the-sand mindset is misguided.
Vaughn Baker
Jul 29, 20172 min read
If a shooter invades your world, what would you do?
If a shooter invades your world, what would you do?
Vaughn Baker
Jun 15, 20174 min read


Intruder Response: Filling the Gap
Active shooters have transformed our need, and method, of responding to a crisis. Let’s continue to adapt and improve.
Vaughn Baker
Mar 15, 201712 min read
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