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Christine Dowell's avatar

We’ve been told we can’t have a security team at our church because the Catholic Diocese of Venice FL says so.

So, many of us are packing and sit on perimeter within the church to keep an eye on congregation. Doors are locked when the Mass starts.

I suggested bollards near the front of the 5 doors. Not done.

Church near a major interstate half a mile away. Not good.

Have a mental health facility next door also.

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Brian Heitman's avatar

Recommendation: have a voluntary member or two wander outside. Have radios with earbuds so as not to disturb other congregants and rotate out so no one misses the whole service or the same portion every week.

You aren’t a “safety team.” You’re “radio enthusiasts” who lawfully carry.

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Christine Dowell's avatar

Thanks, I’ll pass it along.

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