Church Security Assessment Instructions
Complete guidance for conducting your security assessment
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This assessment evaluates your house of worship's security across six key domains. It typically takes 30-45 minutes to complete and will generate a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations.
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The Church Security Assessment is designed to help religious organizations evaluate their current security posture and identify areas for improvement. This tool is based on industry best practices and expert security guidance for protecting houses of worship.
Security Domains Covered
1. Security/Emergency Management
Policies, procedures, and organizational structures for managing security incidents and emergencies within your facility.
2. Security Force/Safety Team
Personnel dedicated to security functions, their training, and operational procedures.
3. Perimeter Security
Physical barriers, lighting, landscaping, and other measures that secure your property's outer boundaries.
4. Parking/Barriers
Vehicle access control, parking area security, and barriers to prevent unauthorized vehicle access.
5. Access Control
Systems and procedures for controlling who can enter different areas of your facility and when.
6. Video Surveillance
Camera systems, monitoring procedures, and video management for enhanced security oversight.
How to Use This Assessment
Preparation
- • Gather relevant security documentation and policies
- • Review your facility's current security measures
- • Consider involving key stakeholders in the assessment process
- • Set aside 30-45 minutes for completion
Assessment Process
- • Work through each section systematically
- • Answer questions honestly based on current practices
- • Use “Not Applicable” when questions don't apply to your facility
- • Your progress is automatically saved as you go
Review Results
- • Receive a comprehensive security assessment report
- • Review section-specific recommendations
- • Prioritize improvements based on risk levels
- • Use the implementation roadmap for planning
Understanding the Rating Scale
Immediate attention required
Should be addressed soon
Plan for improvement
Good security posture
Assessment Best Practices
Do
- • Be honest and accurate in your responses
- • Involve multiple stakeholders for comprehensive input
- • Document areas that need clarification
- • Plan follow-up actions based on results
- • Conduct regular reassessments
Avoid
- • Rushing through the assessment
- • Providing overly optimistic responses
- • Ignoring areas that seem difficult to address
- • Completing the assessment alone
- • Treating this as a one-time exercise
Ready to Begin?
Start your comprehensive security assessment now. The process is designed to be user-friendly and will provide you with actionable insights to enhance your facility's security posture.
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