Keith, I could not say any of this any better. I have worked security in one way or another since I was 18, including 16 years as a voluntary auxiliary police officer and of course the church security team for 6 years. With that said, I have seen and worked with the great ones and I have worked with others that should reconsider. They ca…
Keith, I could not say any of this any better. I have worked security in one way or another since I was 18, including 16 years as a voluntary auxiliary police officer and of course the church security team for 6 years. With that said, I have seen and worked with the great ones and I have worked with others that should reconsider. They can be a huge liability. The ones that don’t want to train and put in the time really need to think twice. While no longer on the church team, trust me, I’m still on the watch when I attend and the same is true anywhere else I go. It’s just in my blood. We have to recognize that it is not for everyone; even those with great hearts and intent. Everyone has their strengths and so there is always a place for them to serve. As for church security, there are duties for that team that does not necessarily have to include being armed and ready for confrontation and potentially combat, as I know you know. First that comes to mind is posts for observation like watching the cameras. That, of course, requires that horrible thing called “training”. Knowing exactly how to maximize the use of those cameras and the radio, more training, can be a huge asset to the boots on the ground. Imagine law enforcement working without a dispatcher. And then there are other ways to have posts in key areas for observation and the proper use of radios.
Keep fighting the good fight Keith. Your thoughts are like fresh air.
Keith, I could not say any of this any better. I have worked security in one way or another since I was 18, including 16 years as a voluntary auxiliary police officer and of course the church security team for 6 years. With that said, I have seen and worked with the great ones and I have worked with others that should reconsider. They can be a huge liability. The ones that don’t want to train and put in the time really need to think twice. While no longer on the church team, trust me, I’m still on the watch when I attend and the same is true anywhere else I go. It’s just in my blood. We have to recognize that it is not for everyone; even those with great hearts and intent. Everyone has their strengths and so there is always a place for them to serve. As for church security, there are duties for that team that does not necessarily have to include being armed and ready for confrontation and potentially combat, as I know you know. First that comes to mind is posts for observation like watching the cameras. That, of course, requires that horrible thing called “training”. Knowing exactly how to maximize the use of those cameras and the radio, more training, can be a huge asset to the boots on the ground. Imagine law enforcement working without a dispatcher. And then there are other ways to have posts in key areas for observation and the proper use of radios.
Keep fighting the good fight Keith. Your thoughts are like fresh air.
May I add, others may just serve as medical help.