Like me. I have been hit twice, same field, same circumstances, different years
I have a question. I see your plans and they look good. Do you have any plans to deal with the unwanted help? IE the church member that is not trained by you all but is still carrying? One non security team member who sees a situation and acts prematurely? Outside the box thinking here.
When the team was announced at a members meeting, the request from the elders was to take reasonable action to defend yourself and your family when necessary, but let the team handle things if possible. It was well-recieved, and hasn't been an issue yet.
Honestly, if our church was bigger it would be a more pressing concern, but considering our small size and the fact everyone knows the score, it's not something we've spent a lot of time on. What are your thoughts?
I agree with let the team handle it. But there are always variables. Small church, everyone knows each other, their capabilities and limitations. It's just something else to plan for. The team needs to know everyone in the church. Even grandma that only carries her Raven to Walmart and church. What if there is a family asking for handouts that goes sour? Is there an active LE officer with jurisdiction or are all retired or out of jurisdiction? You might want to look into deputy commissions for qualified officers.
I realize you can plan yourself silly and the first moment the plan will not work is usually the first contact with the enemy.
Just some food for thought.
Any of y’all ever felt like someone was feeling out your church for a soft target? Ours is a lot like GED’s, country church, usually 40-60 people, a few miles off the highway so it’s not convenient. Anyway had a guy no one knew showed up Sunday. Obviously nothing happened but his mannerisms and way he decided to sit and fidget during the service had everyone just a bit on edge.
We've only had one guest that was a legitimate physical threat, but church gets "felt up" for petty crime all the time. Same size and similar location...we'll regularly have methamphetamine enthusiasts walk or drive through our parking lot and test door handles. Less frequently, they'll come inside, sit through half the service and then try to wander around and get into the back offices. They always leave when redirected towards the bathrooms.
Did anyone introduce themselves to him? Get his name and his story?
I take it that outsiders aren’t welcome there?
Yes, several spoke with him after the service. The story still didn’t really add up but hopefully he returns and all concerns are unfounded
You take it wrong.
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