Helpful resources that can aid in your safety and security planning process. 

Security Assessment

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment


Planning Guides

Protecting Places of Worship: 6 Steps to Enhance Security

FEMA Guide for Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship
(FEMA is currently updating this)

Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship

Episcopal Diocese of Texas Congregation Emergency Preparedness Guide 

Church Mutual Risk Reporter Edition on Armed Intruder Security 

Church Mutual Armed Intruder Tabletop Drills


Federal Security Funding for Churches

Non-Profit Security Grant Program


Videos

FBI Run, Hide, Fight Training Video

Homeland Security See Something, Say Something Training Video

Homeland Security Protecting Houses of Worship


Articles

Church security and the risks of hospitality

LA Times Opinion: Why do people attack places of worship?
Here's what we know from our mass shooting database


Books

The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic

For Such a Time as This Hope: and Forgiveness After the Charleston Massacre

The Light Shines in the Darkness: Choosing Hope After a Mass Shooting