72 episodes

Welcome to the Church Security Accelerator – your go-to resource for church safety and security. Join host Simon Osamoh, an ex-UK detective, former head of counterterrorism at Mall of America, Minnesota and church security expert. As he shares tips and tool to help your church stay safe and secure! Stay protected and informed with our online training courses visit worshipsecurity.org.

Church Security Accelerator Worship Security Academy

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Welcome to the Church Security Accelerator – your go-to resource for church safety and security. Join host Simon Osamoh, an ex-UK detective, former head of counterterrorism at Mall of America, Minnesota and church security expert. As he shares tips and tool to help your church stay safe and secure! Stay protected and informed with our online training courses visit worshipsecurity.org.

    ep.71 Security Technology vs. People: Which One Do You Choose and Why?

    ep.71 Security Technology vs. People: Which One Do You Choose and Why?

    Today's question: Security Technology vs. People: Which One Do You Choose and Why? Let's discuss.

     

    Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security:

    Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q

    Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ

    Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co/d/ciEwDJa

    Threat Assessment Scenarios: https://a.co/d/hkWkVih

    Suspicious Behavior Scenarios: https://a.co/d/0ilrAUV

    Medical Response Scenarios: https://a.co/d/aJgzLIr

    Crisis Intervention Scenarios: https://a.co/d/7SMgynD

     

    Need Simon's help with risk assessments, emergency preparedness or training email team@kingswoodsc.com

    • 4 min
    ep.70 Mass Notification vs a PA System?

    ep.70 Mass Notification vs a PA System?

    Mass Notification vs. a Church PA System, which one do you choose and why? Let's discuss!

     

    Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security:

    Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q

    Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ

    Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co/d/ciEwDJa

    Threat Assessment Scenarios: https://a.co/d/hkWkVih

    Suspicious Behavior Scenarios: https://a.co/d/0ilrAUV

    Medical Response Scenarios: https://a.co/d/aJgzLIr

    Crisis Intervention Scenarios: https://a.co/d/7SMgynD

    Need Simon's help with risk assessments, emergency preparedness or training email team@kingswoodsc.com

    • 7 min
    ep.69 Uniform Church Security vs Plain Clothes Security?

    ep.69 Uniform Church Security vs Plain Clothes Security?

    In today's episode, we'll explore church security options: is it better to have a uniformed and visible security team or one that blends into the background? Join the discussion!

     

    Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security:

    Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q

    Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ

    Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co/d/ciEwDJa

    Threat Assessment Scenarios: https://a.co/d/hkWkVih

    Suspicious Behavior Scenarios: https://a.co/d/0ilrAUV

    Medical Response Scenarios: https://a.co/d/aJgzLIr

    Crisis Intervention Scenarios: https://a.co/d/7SMgynD

     

    Need Simon's help with risk assessments, emergency preparedness or training email team@kingswoodsc.com

    • 5 min
    ep.68 Roaming Church Security Patrol vs Fixed Point Church Security Team

    ep.68 Roaming Church Security Patrol vs Fixed Point Church Security Team

    What is best for your church security team, having a roaming security patrol or a fixed point patrol? You can only choose one, let’s discuss!

     

    Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security:

    Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q

    Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ

    Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co/d/ciEwDJa

    Threat Assessment Scenarios: https://a.co/d/hkWkVih

    Suspicious Behavior Scenarios: https://a.co/d/0ilrAUV

    Medical Response Scenarios: https://a.co/d/aJgzLIr

    Crisis Intervention Scenarios: https://a.co/d/7SMgynD

     

    Need Simon's help with risk assessments, emergency preparedness or training email team@kingswoodsc.com

    • 6 min
    ep.67 Access Control vs. Surveillance Cameras

    ep.67 Access Control vs. Surveillance Cameras

    Access Control Versus Surveillance Cameras - Which one do you choose for your church security program and why?

     

    Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security.

    Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q

    Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ

    Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co/d/ciEwDJa

    Threat Assessment Scenarios: https://a.co/d/hkWkVih

    Suspicious Behavior Scenarios: https://a.co/d/0ilrAUV

    Medical Response Scenarios: https://a.co/d/aJgzLIr

    Crisis Intervention Scenarios: https://a.co/d/7SMgynD

     

    • 5 min
    ep.66 Congress Slash The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding

    ep.66 Congress Slash The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding

    Congress has reduced the 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) budget by over $30 million, introducing significant changes. In this episode, we'll discuss three strategies to enhance your NSGP application.

    For assistance with your NSGP contact Simon at team@kingswoodsc.com.

    Decision Decks: Unique Scenario Cards for Church Safety and Security.



    Six Deck Box Set: https://a.co/d/8OUDO6q



    Conflict Deescalation Scenarios: https://a.co/d/6tNrJsZ



    Safety Team Scenarios: https://a.co/d/ciEwDJa



    Threat Assessment Scenarios: https://a.co/d/hkWkVih



    Suspicious Behavior Scenarios: https://a.co/d/0ilrAUV



    Medical Response Scenarios: https://a.co/d/aJgzLIr



    Crisis Intervention Scenarios: https://a.co/d/7SMgynD

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Mik Fink ,

What An Inspirational Platform!

I must say, Simon’s platform is very inspirational. The diversity of stories and topics allows listeners to explore other avenues of life and definitely broaden horizons for the better!

Benjamin@56 ,

Ideal

I’m an administrator at a large church, we have used Simon and his team at WSA for several years now. We love his teachings.

Elisha345@ ,

Best Pod!!

There are a few podcasts out there on church security, but Simon has the skills and experiences to back up his teachings

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