Confronting Gun Violence at Church

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Confronting Gun Violence at Church

Helpful advice on how to plan for the unexpected, whether or not your church should hire a security guard, and how to deal with the media in violence aftermath.
posted 6/09/2008

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Overview

Help your congregation feel secure in your house of worship. Begin by assessing the current security of your church. You'll also receive advice on how to plan for the unexpected, whether or not your church should hire a security guard, and how to deal with the media in violence aftermath.

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