Stewardship and Safety: The Need for Professional Church Security in Colorado Springs
The foundation of every House of Worship is a welcoming spirit. Yet, in the wake of the recent, unthinkable tragedy in Michigan, church leadership across Colorado Springs is being called to a higher form of stewardship—one that recognizes that protecting the flock requires more than simply good intentions.
Relying solely on dedicated volunteers is a noble effort, but it places a monumental, unfair burden on people who may lack the specialized training, legal indemnity, and daily support needed for a true emergency. True stewardship means investing in professional church security to support and elevate your ministry’s volunteer efforts.
The Michigan Tragedy: A Call to Layered Security
The events that unfolded at the church in Michigan, where an attacker used a vehicle and firearms, underscore two critical realities for every Colorado Springs place of worship: the threat is real and evolving, and when an incident occurs, minutes matter. The speed and decisiveness of the initial response are the only things that prevent tragedy from becoming catastrophe.
This is why a partnership between your devoted volunteers and professional security is not an expense, but an essential layer of protection.
How Professional Security Elevates Your Volunteer Team
Adding a professional security solution isn't about replacing your volunteers; it's about giving them a critical support structure. Your Greeters and Ushers focus on their ministry of hospitality, while a trained professional handles the potential risks.
Professional On-Site Security: A uniformed officer, whether armed or unarmed, provides an immediate, highly visible deterrent. This officer is trained to manage conflict non-aggressively, often resolving issues before police intervention is needed, thus maintaining your church’s welcoming atmosphere.
Unarmed Security Guards provide an approachable presence, focusing on observation, reporting, and managing minor disruptions.
Armed Guards (often off-duty law enforcement, military veterans or highly trained personnel) provide the highest level of deterrence and are equipped to neutralize an active threat, acting as a last line of defense in extreme scenarios. This decision should always be guided by a professional, objective risk assessment.
Crucially, when an incident escalates, the church transfers the significant liability of that response to a licensed, insured security agency, protecting the church, the board, and the individual volunteer.
Mobile Security Patrols: For most Colorado Springs churches, the building sits empty for days at a time, making it a prime target for after-hours theft and vandalism. Mobile Patrols shine during these vulnerable periods. Marked vehicles conduct random, visible checks throughout the week, disrupting criminal surveillance. They ensure all doors and windows are securely locked after evening Bible studies or late-night events, eliminating the human error of a hurried volunteer or staff member.
Event Security: When your church hosts VBS, concerts, or large community outreach events, professional Event Security is critical. These events increase crowd size, traffic, and the potential for a variety of emergencies. Professional guards manage crowd flow, parking, and access points, ensuring a safe, organized environment that lets your ministry focus on the mission, not the risk.
Ultimately, true stewardship means providing the best possible, professionally-backed protection for the members, visitors, and volunteers who make your church great. A professional security partnership is not merely a safety measure; it is a compassionate choice that safeguards your mission in the heart of Colorado Springs.
We understand that every church and every budget is unique. If you have questions about layering professional services with your existing volunteer structure or are unsure where to begin your risk assessment, we encourage you to contact Saber Security Solutions today. We are here to help your ministry thrive, safely.
