This guide equips a solo defender with actionable tools to mitigate threats in environments lacking full-time security teams. It integrates Kearnan Consulting’s all-hazards methodology, legal defensibility, and tactical readiness.
Site Profiling & Risk Assessment
Checklist Template
- Entry/exit point security
- Surveillance coverage gaps
- Lighting and visibility
- Known threats (internal/external)
- Emergency service access routes
Emergency Protocols
Lockdown Procedures
- Secure all access points
- Notify stakeholders via pre-set alert system
- Maintain visual control of key zones
Evacuation Planning
- Identify primary and secondary routes
- Assign rally points
- Account for mobility-impaired individuals
Medical Response
- First aid station setup
- Emergency contact list
- AED location and usage protocol
Daily Readiness Routine
Morning Protocol
- Gear check: radio, flashlight, PPE, first aid
- Perimeter sweep
- Threat posture review (based on recent intel)
Weekly Tasks
- Drill execution
- Equipment maintenance
- Policy review and updates
Training Modules
Core Competencies
- Tactical movement in confined spaces
- Verbal de-escalation techniques
- Situational awareness drills
- Use-of-force decision-making
Legal & Compliance Framework
Documentation Standards
- Maintain written safety plan
- Log all incidents and drills
- Review protocols quarterly
Statutory Alignment
- Ensure compliance with local/state laws
- Align with insurance and liability requirements
- Prepare for post-incident legal scrutiny
Resources for Further Guidance
- Kearnan Consulting Group, LLC
- Church Security Solutions | Emergency Planning Consultant
- Home Page | CISA
- FB-ISAO – The Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO)
- Homepage – Secure Community Network
- Christian Warrior Training
- Meet Our Church Security Team | Sheepdog Church Security
- Online Church Safety and Security Training Courses
- FBSN – Faith Based Security Network
- ASIS Homepage