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Is Your House of Worship Leaving $250,000 on the Table? California’s state-funded nonprofit security grant program is one of the most generous in the nation — and most eligible organizations never apply. Here is what you need to know, and how Kearnan Consulting Group, LLC can guide you through every step. KEY FIGURES AT A
Duty to Retreat, Aggressor Rules, and Governing Legal Framework Executive Summary California does not have a stand-your-ground statute, but California appellate courts have held since 1923 that there is no duty to retreat before using force in self-defense when a person is not at fault. The rule is applied through jury instruction CALCRIM No. 3470
Pepper Spray, Byrna Launchers, Bear Spray, and What California Law Actually Permits A recurring question from California houses of worship: “Our volunteers do not hold CCW permits or BSIS licenses, and we are not in a position to stand up a Private Patrol Operator structure. Can they at least carry pepper spray, a Byrna, or
Practical Answers to the Questions Houses of Worship Are Actually Asking Introduction California Senate Bill 1454, effective January 1, 2024, drew a clear legal boundary between regulated security services and permissible volunteer safety activity at houses of worship. For many congregations that have operated informal safety or security teams for years, the law created immediate
Protecting Your Congregation The safety of your congregation is not something you should have to face alone—and you don’t have to. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), a federally funded initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack strengthen their physical security. Houses of
California Senate Bill 1454: Impact on Houses of Worship Volunteer Security Programs A Strategic Guide to the 2029 Sunset Review Window What SB 1454 Changed for Houses of Worship On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed SB 1454 into law as part of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) sunset review. The bill
A Comprehensive Analysis of Premises Liability, Negligent Security, and Wrongful Death Standards for Nonprofit Religious Institutions Under California Law EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This article provides a California specific analysis of foreseeability, negligent security, and wrongful death considerations for nonprofit houses of worship. It integrates federal threat assessments from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), California
Volunteers in Security Roles, PPO Adoption, and California Statutory Requirements 1. Purpose and Scope This guideline provides clear, actionable guidance for California houses of worship that wish to use volunteers in security-related roles or functions. It addresses the legal boundaries of volunteer involvement in security, the regulatory framework governing private security in California, and the
For California Private Security Companies & Licensed Guards California Senate Bill 513: New Training Record Requirements Every California Security Company Needs to Know EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2026 — THIS LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT What Is SB 513 and Why Should You Care? California Senate Bill 513 amends Section 1198.5 of the Labor Code and
An Informational Essay for Houses of Worship and Nonprofit Personnel Faith-based organizations and nonprofits are increasingly encountering First Amendment auditors, provocateurs, and protestors who position themselves on public sidewalks near entrances, parking lots, or gathering areas. These individuals often film, question, or provoke staff and congregants in an attempt to elicit a reaction they can