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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Church Safety Training
March 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Presbytery of the James has invited Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to lead a training course on church safety that will cover situations of active shooter, fire and other disasters. Training will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $15 per person, limit of 60 participants. Registration deadline is February 29. Minimum registrants: 12. Location TBD.
Included in training:
- Look at data on actual risk of armed intruders at faith-based institutions
- Increased risk to churches from hate groups opposed to social justice ministries
- Security role of ushers and greeters
- ALICE Training Institute strategies and drill for surviving violent intruder situations
- Preventing mass shootings with threat assessments and mental health counseling
- Basics of “Stop the Bleed” first aid training
- Creating a preparedness/security committee and developing a plan for your church