Building a safe and secure environment for churches doesn’t mean making the church look like a prison. There are ways to discretely incorporate security elements into the design and still create a welcoming church.

The architectural layout and design of a church building can help to create a safe environment that deters acts of violence.

Takeaways include:

– Learn security considerations you should cover in the initial planning stage

– Discover how to find a team that understands crime prevention through environmental design

– Develop strategies to integrate security features into the building to maintain an attractive, warm and welcoming environment

– Discover how to use the security risk assessment process to safeguard your church

– Learn how to leverage FEMA grants to increase building security effectiveness