What Penal Code Sections 692 and 694 Mean for Your Congregation In my experience, one of the most common questions I hear from pastors, ushers and greeters is whether they are allowed to step in when someone else is being attacked. Many believe the law protects only the person under attack, or that their church

A Word to Our Congregational Partners Places of worship in the United States remain open doors by design, and that openness is part of what makes them meaningful. It also creates a security challenge that every congregation now shares. This issue of The Sanctuary Watch gives you a clear, sourced picture of the threat facing

Legal Considerations and Best Practices for Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations Introduction Video surveillance has become a standard component of facility security for organizations of every kind: churches and charities, schools and childcare programs, retailers, manufacturers, and professional offices. Cameras deter crime, document incidents, support insurance claims, and protect the people an organization serves. They also