Active Shooter Response for Church Security
Active Shooter Response for Church Security (Updated 2026)
Churches are places of peace, but they are not immune to violence. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 24 active shooter incidents occurred in 2024, with 223 incidents reported from 2020–2024. While annual numbers fluctuate, preparedness remains essential.
This course equips church leaders, security teams, volunteers, and congregants with practical, church-specific response strategies. Learn behavioral warning signs, Run–Hide–Fight principles, situational awareness, law enforcement coordination, and life-saving medical response. Designed to balance hospitality with layered security, this training provides clear, responsible preparation to help protect your congregation.
Course•By Donna Anthony