Participants should confirm training locations on www.ocpa-oh.org 7 days prior to training dates
This training was produced and sponsored by the
Ohio Crime Prevention Association and funded by the
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, Grant Number
2009-RA-B01-2336.
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There are a growing number of property crimes being committed
against Houses of Worship—especially theft of funds, burglary, arson
and vandalism. Even more disturbing, House of Worship members
and staff are no less vulnerable to occurrences of personal and
physical abuse than elsewhere. Those intent on victimizing the
vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy access
environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an
opportune place to strike. House of Worship leaders have the
responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries,
maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall
environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of
refuge and peace.
OCPA instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who
have earned the Ohio Crime Prevention Association’s Certified
Prevention Specialist (CPS©) designation. OCPA instructors are well
versed in matters of crime prevention and safety, and are committed
to presenting the course using a professional, informative, and
insightful approach.
This training course is designed to inform and educate those
responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people
and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues,
temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we
reverently call a House of Worship (HOW). This course will
assist in helping House of Worship leaders to learn how to
prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the
members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your
House of Worship. Fortunately, most of the crimes
mentioned above are preventable!
This class is designed for:
Clergy
Management
Security Teams
Staff
Law Enforcement
In 2008 there were an astounding 24,445 crimes
committed at Churches, Synagogues and Temples throughout
the United States.
FBI Statistics reveal that:
Vandalism of Property
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Larceny / Thefts
Assault
Intimidation
are the primary crimes committed, costing Houses of
Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and
insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners.
Even more alarming is the number of violent crimes being
committed, such as:
Arson
Robbery
Child Molesting
Mass Shootings
For just $25 a person, you can train your clergy,
management, security team and staff to work as a team and
protect the flock they serve.
Houses of worship are encouraged to sponsor their local
Police / Sheriff Departments in attending this valuable
training.
Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, lay,
staff, and clergy persons on how to protect people and
property by: preventing accidents, injury, and neglect;
safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds;
protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false
claims, and lawsuits. Protection of those entrusted to your
care is a key element of a House of Worship. Taking these
additional, proactive steps will especially demonstrate your
care and concern for the members, staff, and guests in your
facility.
Topics to be covered in the course include:
Physical Security
Personal Security
Youth Safety and
Programs
Critical Incidents
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