Church Security Talk

Dec 02 2024 88 ep. 19 mins 24
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Welcome to Church Security Talk – your go-to resource for church safety and security. Join host Simon Osamoh, an ex-UK detective, former head of counterterrorism at Mall of America, Minnesota and church security expert. As he shares tips and tool to help your church stay safe and secure! Stay protected and informed with our online training courses visit worshipsecurity.org.

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ep.81 NSGP Grant (NSS ) National Security Supplemental Update

Dec 02 2024 39 mins  
Simon dives into the latest updates for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), including the newly introduced National Security Supplement (NSS). Whether you're a house of worship, or nonprofit organization, these updates are crucial for your 2024 grant application strategy. Simon and his team at Kingswood Security have helped nonprofits secure over $13.5 million in NSGP fund

ep.80 Does Your Church Have an Employee Handbook?

Aug 22 2024 3 mins  
Employee handbooks are important governance of a church safety and security program. Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, nonprofit attorney at law Virginia (Ginny) Cronin will lead us through how to create strong governance by implementing an employee handbook. Don't miss out for this online event—regi

ep.79 Every Church Security Team Started with One Person

Aug 21 2024 5 mins  
Do you look at other church safety and security programs and wish you were where they are? Well every church safety and security team started right where you are with one person! Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, Wes Pederson from Eagle Brook Church and Mike Lynch from Traders Point Church will be tack

ep.78 Do You Have The Right Crisis Teams At Your Church?

Aug 20 2024 4 mins  
Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, the Reverend Tim Kingsley will guide us through how to build crisis teams at your church. Don't miss out—register now: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/conference We're excited to feature Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Carl Chinn as keynote speakers. Plus, we've got sign

ep.77 How Do You Know If You Have The Right Financial Controls?

Aug 19 2024 4 mins  
Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, Pastor Trena Turner will take us through an embezzlement case study and provide best practices to improve your church financial controls. Don't miss out—register now: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/conference We're excited to feature Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Carl

ep.76 Are You Ready to Survive a Mass Shooting?

Aug 18 2024 3 mins  
Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, Drew Moldenhauer will guide us through the critical topic of surviving an active shooter situation. We're excited to feature Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Carl Chinn as keynote speakers. Plus, we've got signed books, free courses, and decision decks to give away! This ful

ep.75 Securing Your Place of Worship

Aug 14 2024 12 mins  
Join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 8:20 PM for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship conference. This fully online event allows you to participate from anywhere, saving you the cost and hassle of travel. With 10 dynamic presentations, including insights from Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Carl Chinn of the Faith Based Security Network, this is an event you

ep.74 The Personal Impact of Being a British Police Detective: Simon Osamoh

Jun 19 2024 43 mins  
Hi everyone, Simon recently appeared on the Hey Chaplain podcast. In this episode, he had an in-depth discussion about the importance of communication and empathy, the role of mentors in law enforcement, and how the presence or absence of our fathers can shape our lives. We hope you find the conversation as enlightening and thought-provoking as we did.   Need Simon’s help wi

THROWBACK: Best Practices for Reporting Crimes & Building Law Enforcement Relations with Arik Levy

Jun 12 2024 40 mins  
Need Simon’s help with vulnerability and risk assessments, emergency preparedness, training, or a Nonprofit Security Grant (NSGP) application. Reach out to him at: [email protected]   Decision Decks: Church Safety and Security Scenario Cards Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co

THROWBACK: Preventing Embezzlement and Safeguarding Church Finances with Jake Douglas

Jun 05 2024 36 mins  
Need Simon’s help with vulnerability and risk assessments, emergency preparedness, training, or a Nonprofit Security Grant (NSGP) application. Reach out to him at: [email protected]   Decision Decks: Church Safety and Security Scenario Cards Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ Safety Team Scenario