#1 Risk Assessments and Security Evaluations

Internal risks involve threats that exist inside the institution’s campus or building. External risks are those that stem from the site’s physical location.

#2 Harden the Target

A strengthening of the security of an individual premise with the goal of reducing or minimizing potential criminal attack, risks, or vulnerabilities.

#3 Protecting Financial Assets

Financial threats to a house of worship include the crimes of robbery, embezzlement, theft, and fraud.

#4 is Protecting our Children and Youth

Every Ministry should operate within policies and procedures that balance the mission of the ministry with the inherent risks associated with children’s programming

#5 A Media Strategy or a Reputation Strategy

No discussion of crisis response would be complete without addressing the need to be prepared to respond to inquiries from the media and the public. A “no comment” response is not considered a response; it is a dodge