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Safety and Security Training Course
In today’s world, churches are not immune to crime, medical emergencies or civil liabilities. Now more than ever, it is critical for churches, associations and faith-based schools to look at risk management issues, begin safety/ security teams, increase physical security and more to protect members, guests and students from any type of hazard, risk or threat.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Baptist Men On Mission Department offers a free training course to churches, associations or any other faith-based group. The two-three hour course covers a variety of important issues, including:
- Crime and violence
- Background investigations
- Fire prevention
- Building security
- And much more
This course is part of the KBC’s Safe Church Initiative. Click here to request this training for your church, association, or other ministry.
Course Leader: Bob Perkins
Director of Campus Safety and Security, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville
This course covers the following material:
- Background Investigations
- Policies and Procedures
- Electronic Background Investigation
- Pre-Adverse Letter
- Post-Adverse Letter
- Federal Fair Credit
- Summary of Rights
- Consumer Report Disclosure Waiver
Bomb Threats, Suspicious Packages, Threats, Other Crimes
- Bomb Threat or Suspicious Package Procedures
- Internal Thefts/Crimes
Children & Youth
- Points to Consider
- Children’s Ministry Security Self-Study Guide
- Sample Policy for Childcare Workers
- Childcare Policy Letter
- Volunteer Application
- Background Questionnaire for Providers
Finance, Tithes, Offerings
- Internal Cash Controls
Risk Management
- Starting and Maintaining a Risk Management Program
Security Teams
- Safety & Security Team Ministry
- Security Team Application
- How to Start Your Team
- Choosing Security Team Members
