Training Force USA
 
and the CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Presents...
   

  

A FAITH BASED COMMUNITY EVENT! 

 
SAFETY & SECURITY
for PLACES of WORSHIP
 
"Protecting Your Place of Worship in an Uncertain World" 
    

August 15th and 16th, 2016  

North Charleston, South Carolina

 

(Please Sign Up for ONE Day of Training) 
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TOPIC:
 
As a church/synagogue/parish leader have you ever thought about these situations?
 
A child goes missing from the children's ministry during Sunday Service. A violent or unstable person enters and disrupts the sanctuary during an Evening Service. Your receptionist is confronted by a hostile person at the church/synagogue office. A non-custodial parent takes their child from the ministry classroom without proper authority and leaves the church/synagogue/parish. A church mission trip to Mexico turns into a hostage situation with a group of missionaries from your church. A person shows up at your place of worship with a gun...What do you do? Are you prepared? Is your ministry team prepared?
 
Safety and Security is becoming increasingly important for churches, synagogues and faith-based service providers. From acts of violence and vandalism to disruption of church services, there has been a steady increase in security threats to places of worship across the country. With the recent events in Charleston, South Carolina, churches/synagogues/parish today simply must be prepared for a variety of threats and crisis situations, such as medical emergencies, domestic violence, child care protection, disruptive or violent visitors and preparing for a safe mission trip. Faith-Based Communities must be prepared for any emergency. Safety and security are critical operational issues for churches and synagogues of all sizes that are often overlooked or not emphasized. The facts show that 44 percent of churches with more than 200 attendees don't have a formal security program for their congregation during worship services.
 
During this 8-Hour Class, participants will gain a better understanding of the need for ministry safety and security. Students will learn about intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and workplace violence. They will learn about the importance of developing a safety / security policy and a child protection policy. They will be able to recognize high risk areas in their place of worship and offices. Students will learn about the legal, insurance and liability issues. How to prepare for an emergency such as medical, natural disasters, an active shooter and other forms of extreme violence. Students will develop a church/synagogue/parish security assessment checklist that includes persons and property protection, financial protection, transportation protection and mission team protection. We will discuss various incidents, how to address the aftermath of a critical incident and working with the media.
 
 
 
INSTRUCTOR: 
Thomas Gillan is Founder and Director of the P S U Crisis Management and Training Group, Inc. This non-profit organization provides support services, educational programs and training for Law Enforcement Professionals, Victim Advocates, Social Service Providers and Faith-Based Organizations. Thomas Gillan is a Certified Law Enforcement Trainer, a Crisis Management Specialist, a Compassion Fatigue Specialist, a Life and Wellness Coach and Motivational Speaker. He is an instructor with the Florida Attorney General's Office, Saint Leo University - Criminal Justice Department, St. Petersburg College - Center for Public Safety Innovation, Valencia College - Criminal Justice Institute, Tallahassee Christian College and Training Force USA.
As a former law enforcement investigator and church safety and security specialist, Mr. Gillan has developed written safety and security policies and procedures for churches and faith-based social service agencies. In 2014, Thomas Gillan developed a training curriculum entitled Safety and Security for Places of Worship - Keeping Your Church and Ministry Safe in an Uncertain World�. He has provided trainings for Faith Leaders, Pastors and Law Enforcement at the Charleston County, South Carolina Sheriff's Office, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in Lake Charles, LA, and The Missouri City, Texas Police Department.
Thomas Gillan has trained over 10,000 Law Enforcement Professionals across the country in subjects that include Law Enforcement Stress, Trauma, Suicide Prevention, Wellness and Resiliency, Crisis Management, Intervention and Hostage Negotiation, Workplace Violence, Officer In-Line-of-Duty Injury and Death: An Agency Response, Post Critical Incident Stress Seminars, Peer Support and Human Trafficking Awareness Training. Mr. Gillan has received numerous awards and recognition for his work including the 2012 Trainer of the Year Award from The Florida Network of Victim Witness Services.
        
    
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All church/synagogue/parish leaders (pastors, clergy, rabbis, church staff, etc.) and leaders of their congregations (elders, deacons, etc.). Training is also excellent for all members of the criminal justice community and political leaders.
 
   
 
LOCATION: 
Charleston County Sheriff's Office  
3691 Leeds Avenue 
North Charleston, South Carolina  29405  
   
A List of area hotels is available on the registration site.

   
 
DATES & TIMES:
    The online registration site will allow you to choose the day and date you wish to attend.
     
  • Monday          August 15, 2016 or
     
  • Tuesday         August 16, 2016
         
     
  • Class begins each day at 8:00 AM - and ends at 5:00 PM (local time)
 
  
COST:    NO COST - Training is provided by Charleston County Sheriff's Office     
  
  

REGISTRATION:  
     
  � Please follow the page prompts for quick, easy registration and confirmation.

 
  
QUESTIONS:
Claude A. Pichard, Training Force USA
Phone:  850-251-1223