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Texas Laws & Regulations Affecting House of Worship Security Volunteers
Across Texas, churches and synagogues are wrestling with a pressing question: how do you keep congregations safe without crossing the line into law enforcement? Recent updates to state law and DPS regulations have carved out a unique space for volunteer security teams, ordinary members of faith communities who step forward to protect their own. From
Texas Senate Bill 694: Civil Immunity for Faith-Based and Nonprofit Security Teams
Introduction In recent years, faith-based organizations and nonprofits have faced increasing security challenges, including high-profile incidents of violence at houses of worship. In response, Texas enacted Senate Bill 694 (SB 694), a law designed to provide civil immunity to religious organizations and their security personnel—both employees and volunteers—when acting within the scope of their security
Navigating California SB 1454: What Faith-Based and Charitable Organizations Need to Know
California Senate Bill 1454 (SB 1454) represents a major shift in how faith-based and charitable organizations must approach safety and security. For decades, nonprofits and houses of worship operated under broad exemptions from state licensing requirements. SB 1454 removes those exemptions, placing ministries, NGOs, and charitable groups under the oversight of the Bureau of Security
Volunteer Safety Teams and Security California Compliance Realities
Part 1: SB 1454: Triggers for Security Licensing and Volunteer Limitations California SB 1454 (2024) amended multiple sections of the Business & Professions Code relating to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). The “trigger” language refers to when licensure or registration is required and what happens if those conditions are not met. Specifically,
Recommendations for Faith-Based Organizations Using Volunteers in Safety/Security Roles
2. BSIS Position Statement The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) has acknowledged that the current legislative framework contains interpretive ambiguities. In response, the agency is actively evaluating additional operational triggers and contextual factors that may fall within the scope of regulated activity under existing statutes, and BSIS retains discretion to interpret roles broadly.
Operational Guide: Lone Defender Threat Mitigation Framework
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 Emergency Protocols Lockdown Procedures Evacuation Planning Medical Response Daily Readiness Routine Morning Protocol Weekly Tasks Training Modules Core Competencies