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• House of Worship Security, Safety & Risk Management Training Northeast Ohio

  • When
    Thursday, September 17, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Holy Rosary Church 12021 Mayfield Rd Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Spaces left
    43

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  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their locations, populations, and open-door policies. There are steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of involvement in an active shooter incident. This training will cover those steps and best practices for surviving these types of incidents.

  OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  In addition to active shooter incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism.  Even more disturbing, House of Worship members and staff are just as vulnerable to occurrences of personal and physical abuse as in any other location.  Those intent on victimizing the vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy-access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike.  House of Worship leaders are responsible for conscientiously screening candidates, setting boundaries, maintaining an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustaining a safe environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

  TRAINING PRESENTATION

  Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect people and property; prevent accidents, injuries, and neglect; safeguard against loss from crime and theft of funds; and protect members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits. Protecting those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship. Taking these proactive steps will demonstrate your care and concern for members, staff, and guests.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Risk Management and Emergency Operations Planning
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol
  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Crime Prevention Strategies

  WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

  This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.  This course will assist in helping House of Worship leaders learn how to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crimes mentioned above are preventable!

  FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses of Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Clergy - Management - Security Teams - Staff - Religion Members - Crime Prevention Practitioners - Community Policing Officers

  INSTRUCTORS

  OCPA instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who have earned the Ohio, Indiana & Wisconsin Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification. They are well-versed in safety and committed to delivering the course with a professional, insightful approach.

  Questions? Please contact Past President John DiPietro, CPS, ICPS, CLEE, NCPS II

  EMAIL:   john.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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• District 2 & OCPA Board Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    180th Fighter Wing at Toledo Express Airport, 2660 Eber Road, Swanton, Ohio 43558
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  The September 24, 2026 OCPA District 2 Meeting will be a joint meeting with OCPA Board Members and District 2 members. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about what the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard is responsible for and everything they are capable of. This meeting will follow a rigid agenda covering the Board Meeting, District Meeting w/ Lunch, Unit Brief and a Unit Tour (including flightline, hangar, aircrew flight equipment, and 9/11 memorial). 

  Certified Police Officers do not need to pass a background check but are required to wear a uniform and/or have their badge on display during the meeting. Those members who wish to attend who are NOT certified police officers MUST submit the following information to OCPA Treasurer Ken Scheuerman kscheuerman@whitehouseoh.gov as soon as possible after registering for the event:

  Full Name: (Last, First)

  DOB: (YYYY MM DD) *ex. 2026 07 27

  SSN: (No Dashes)

  Driver’s License Number / State ID Info

  Real ID Complaint?

  Is this Person Under 18?

  The background check information for those who are NOT certified police officers MUST be submitted to the 180th No Later Than September 10, 2026.

  Meeting Location: 180th Fighter Wing, 2660 Eber Road, Swanton, OH 43558

  If you have any questions about this meeting, please reach out to OCPA Treasurer Ken Scheuerman at kscheuerman@whitehouseoh.gov or OCPA District 2 Representative Tyler Hochstetler at hochstetlert@bluffton-ohio.com. 

  
  

  This meeting opportunity is open to any member of OCPA regardless of district.

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• 2027 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Sponsor Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, April 18, 2027
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 21, 2027
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Embassy Suites - 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017
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• 2027 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Exhibitor Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, April 18, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 21, 2027
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Embassy Suite - 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017
  • Spaces left
    32

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  EXHIBITOR TABLE

  We invite all interested exhibitors to showcase their products and services at the 2027 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Exhibitor Showcase, held Monday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 21, 2027, in the main lobby of the event hotel.

  Attended by Crime Prevention Practitioners, Crime Analysts, Volunteers, Neighborhood and Community-Oriented Policing Officers, and Law Enforcement Officers, this event marks our 47th Annual Conference and Training.

  The conference provides professional crime prevention training through a uniquely structured agenda that emphasizes peer networking as a valuable learning tool. With nationally recognized speakers and workshops focused on current trends and topics, attendees gain the knowledge, materials, and resources needed to help build safer communities.

  EXHIBITOR TABLE COSTS:

  For-Profit Organization: $350.00

  Corporate Exhibitor

  • Prime booth location near training rooms
  • Two complimentary full conference registrations per 10’ booth
  • Use of the official Midwestern States 2027 event logo
  • Pre- and post-conference attendee list

  Includes:

  • One 10’ booth space
  • One 8’ table
  • Two chairs
  • 5-amp electrical access
  • Hotel-provided Wi-Fi

  • Additional full conference registration: $150/person
  • Meals and after-hours social events included

  • Additional exhibitor-only registration: $75/person
  • Meals and after-hours social events included

  • Additional table, expanding booth to 15’: $100.00

  Non-Corporate Exhibitor - 501(c)(3) / 501(c)(4): $145.00

  Non-profit

  • Two complimentary exhibitor-area-only registrations per 8’ booth
  • Use of the official Midwestern States 2027 event logo

  Includes:

  • One 8’ table
  • Two chairs
  • 5-amp electrical access
  • Hotel-provided Wi-Fi

  • Additional full conference registration: $50/person
  • Meals and after-hours social events not included

  • Additional table, expanding booth to 15’: $100.00

  • Meals are not included

  Governmental Agency Exhibitor — Federal / State

  Governmental Agency Exhibitors receive:

  • Free booth space
  • Booth must be staffed by government employees

  Vendor-staffed booths must register as Corporate Exhibitors

  Includes:

  • One 8’ table
  • Two chairs
  • 5-amp electrical access

  • Additional tables are not included
  • Meals are not included

  Setup and Exhibit Hours

  Setup: Sunday, April 18, 2027 - 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Setup must be completed before the conference begins on Monday morning.

  Exhibit Hours

  • Monday, April 19: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 20: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 21: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  Displays may be removed at any time, provided common areas remain unobstructed.

  Items left after the event will be disposed of.

  Important Deadlines

  • Presentation slides due: Sunday, April 12, 2027
  • Payment deadline: Sunday, April 11, 2027
  • Registration packet materials due on-site: Sunday, April 18, 2027, by 4:00 PM

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• 2027 Midwestern States Conference Attendee Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, April 18, 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 21, 2027
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Embassy Suites - 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017
  • Spaces left
    300

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  3-Day Conference Fee:
  OCPA Member $349
  Non-member $399

  HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Attendees/guests may make their reservation for the nights of Sunday, April 18th through Wednesday, April 21st by using the reservation link below or by contacting and referencing:

  Central Reservations Number: 1-800-220-9219

  Group Name: 2027 Ohio Crime Prevention Association Conference

  Group Code: 95O

  2027 Ohio Crime Prevention Association Conference
  

  The special group rate of $139.00 plus applicable taxes per night is available through April 14th, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. or until all blocked rooms have been reserved, whichever comes first.  

  PAYMENT: All guests must provide a card when making a reservation. This card will only be charged if a guest does not show up on their arrival date. Otherwise, all guests are asked for a method of payment upon arrival that will pay for their stay. 

  If an attendee will not have the physical card paying for their room at check in (or would prefer to otherwise pre-arrange payment), they should make arrangements with the hotel prior to arrival. 

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