I strongly doubt that anything like the "21-Foot Rule" would apply at most churches. The main entry at most churches is less than 21 feet from where security personnel would first make note of anyone approaching the entrance. Add to this, the likelihood that security personnel are probably greeting/screening other folks who are a…
I strongly doubt that anything like the "21-Foot Rule" would apply at most churches. The main entry at most churches is less than 21 feet from where security personnel would first make note of anyone approaching the entrance. Add to this, the likelihood that security personnel are probably greeting/screening other folks who are approaching from left, front, and the right sides. Most likely scenario for when a security team member senses a threat will be within 3-5 feet, as the threat is greeted. At this distance, the best defense isn't a "rule" at all. It is a good procedure. It is the presence of multiple security personnel who are paying attention to all approaching people. Multiple security personnel will make a significant deterrent to anyone contemplating doing harm. It also provides multiple "eyes on target" to determine if a threat exists. This does not factor in the presence of crazy folks.
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I strongly doubt that anything like the "21-Foot Rule" would apply at most churches. The main entry at most churches is less than 21 feet from where security personnel would first make note of anyone approaching the entrance. Add to this, the likelihood that security personnel are probably greeting/screening other folks who are approaching from left, front, and the right sides. Most likely scenario for when a security team member senses a threat will be within 3-5 feet, as the threat is greeted. At this distance, the best defense isn't a "rule" at all. It is a good procedure. It is the presence of multiple security personnel who are paying attention to all approaching people. Multiple security personnel will make a significant deterrent to anyone contemplating doing harm. It also provides multiple "eyes on target" to determine if a threat exists. This does not factor in the presence of crazy folks.