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Calvin's avatar

Your efforts and knowledge are greatly appreciated. I am not a contributor yet.

After April of this year (2024, I will have a better idea of my monthly budget.

I am a former law enforcement officer here in California and been a general manager for a government agency after my LE career.

Also, I am a member of my church security team.

In my opinion, it requires some organization. After your notification and comments on the shooting of the Lakeview Church, it brings concerns to my church.

The church I attend is moderate in size. The campus not only has the church itself, but also a campus with a K6 school. I am not certain of the grade levels of the school. I will follow up on this matter.

Since your Lakeview shooting notification, I will be drafting an email to the Pastor and express my security concerns.

For future reference; would you consider to have a live link for my church’s security team and leadership to engage in a presentation and a Q&A session?

As a new member of the security team and the congregation of only six (6) months, I will have to research if the church can offer a contribution for your efforts to host this seminar.

I have been hesitant to make mention of my opinion and volunteer to be involved with the security team and participation in the church’s band.

This is due to my current part-time position as the administrative assistant to the Chief Park Ranger of a small agency that has an urban and wilderness patrol area of 100 square miles. These Rangers are sworn peace officers here in California.

I am not desirous of a full-time position, but due to internal activities between the GM, park district’s Board of Directors, and the Chief Ranger leaves me the decision to seek more work time or not.

I am not a sworn member due to the fact my POST has expired and I have a hearing impairment.

My duties are strictly administrative and I am also tasked with implementing a mounted patrol unit and unmanned aerial vehicle unit to patrol and offer search & rescue in the rough rural areas.

Again, I appreciate your efforts on these matters.

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Bill's avatar

I’m a licensed Security Officer by the state of Texas and work as both Uniformed (designated Level 3) and Plainclothes Security (designated Level 4). I work predominantly churches, but also secular events.

I’ve been asked MANY times the pros and cons of Uniformed vs Plainclothes security. Both have their advantages. Since I’ve been asked so many times, maybe it’s worth a few minutes of discussion.

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