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• House of Worship Security Program Training - BAPS Brunswick, Ohio: INVITED ATTENDEES ONLY

  • When
    Saturday, July 20, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 2915 Laurel Road, Brunswick, OH 44212

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  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive 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 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 have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall 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; preventing accidents, injury, and neglect, safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds, protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits.  Protection of those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship.  Taking these additional, proactive steps will especially demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests in your facility.
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Critical Incidents
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic, Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol

  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 to 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 crime 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 Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation.  OCPA instructors are well versed in matters of crime prevention and safety, and are committed to presenting the course using a professional informative, and insightful approach.

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLIER
  

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• District 2 Meeting (September)

  • When
    Friday, September 06, 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Findlay FOP Lodge -1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840

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  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association District 2 meeting will be held at the Findlay Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20 (1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840) on 09/06/2019 at 1:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

  If you have questions, comments or concerns please contact District 2 Rep Brian White at bwhite@findlayohio.com. 

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• House of Worship Security Program Training - Toledo, OH

  • When
    Tuesday, September 10, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Westgate Chapel * 2500 Wilford Drive * Toledo, OH 43615

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  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive 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 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 have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall 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; preventing accidents, injury, and neglect, safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds, protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits.  Protection of those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship.  Taking these additional, proactive steps will especially demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests in your facility.
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Critical Incidents
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic, Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol

  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 to 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 crime 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 Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation.  OCPA instructors are well versed in matters of crime prevention and safety, and are committed to presenting the course using a professional informative, and insightful approach.

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLIER
  

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• Introduction to Crime Prevention Training & CPS Certification

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 23, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    Friday, October 25, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Northeast Ohio Medical Center 4209 St Rt. 44, Rootstown Oh 44272
  • Spaces left
    27

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  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be offering a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course for sworn and non-sworn professionals interested in beginning crime initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge.  

  Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities.  This comprehensive course is designed to address local community needs ranging from physical security to violence prevention.  

  This course is tailored to the needs of today's crime prevention and community policing practitioners, and places great emphasis on programmatic initiatives giving the practitioners the knowledge, tools, and resources to do their jobs successfully.

  Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition and the appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it.  Crime Prevention means working in partnership, rather than isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse.  It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug free.  It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

  • History and Theory of Crime Prevention:  Historical overview, theory, and practice
  • Professional Resource and Development:  Community programs, youth programs, crime analysis, crime prevention marketing, presentation and facilitation, time management, identify and growing potential leaders, and challenges
    
  • Homeland Security:  Emergency Response Security
  • Physical Security:  Burglary prevention, facility security, farm/rural crime prevention, loss prevention, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)
  • Personal Safety and Security:  Personal safety, crime prevention for youth, crime prevention for seniors, prevention of cyber crimes, and violence prevention

  CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST DESIGNATION:

  After successfully completing this course and passing the written exam, attendees will be recommended to the Ohio Crime Prevention Association Board of Directors to be approved for the designation of Crime Prevention Specialist.  For more information on the CPS process and overview, please click here. 

  INSTRUCTORS:

  Instructors are know in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of experience in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention.  All instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  Crime Prevention Officers * School Resource Officers * Community Policing Officers * Law Enforcement Personnel * DARE Officers * University/Campus Law Enforcement * Leadership * Human Resource Personnel * Risk Reduction Managers * Security Teams * Safety Managers and Directors * Neighborhood Watch Leaders * Civic Leaders * Citizen's Police Academy Alumni

  TRAINING INFORMATION:

  Training will be held daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Crime Prevention Specialist Exam is included with registration cost and will be offered on the last day of the course.  Training registration includes:  training materials, exam fees, and 1 year membership to the OCPA.

  TRAINING COSTS:

  $299 for the 3-day course.

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TRAINING FLIER

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• District 2 Meeting (November)

  • When
    Friday, November 01, 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Findlay FOP Lodge - 1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840

  Registration is closed

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association District 2 meeting will be held at the Findlay Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20 (1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840) on 11/01/2019 at 1:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

  If you have questions, comments or concerns please contact District 2 Rep Brian White at bwhite@findlayohio.com. 

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• District 2 Meeting (January)

  • When
    Friday, January 03, 2020
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Findlay FOP Lodge 20 - 1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840

  Registration is closed

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association District 2 meeting will be held at the Findlay Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20 (1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840) on 09/06/2019 at 1:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

  If you have questions, comments or concerns please contact District 2 Rep Brian White at bwhite@findlayohio.com. 

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• District 2 Meeting (March)

  • When
    Friday, March 06, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Findlay FOP Lodge 20 - 1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840

  Registration is closed

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association District 2 meeting will be held at the Findlay Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20 (1769 Romick Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840) on 09/06/2019 at 1:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

  If you have questions, comments or concerns please contact District 2 Rep Brian White at bwhite@findlayohio.com. 

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