Sheriff Office offers church security seminar July 2
- June 23, 2015
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The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office invites all ministers, vestry members and other concerned church members to attend a special conference, “Security in the Place of Worship,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, at the Main Administration Building, 1700 W. Leonard St.
Though the mass shooting at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., brought the issue of church security to the forefront, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Sena Maddison said that from time to time the department has held similar workshops. The first, she said, was in 2012 and there were two in 2013.
“Our places of worship are safe havens, a sanctuary where the community worships and experiences fellowship free from worries about violence, theft or unethical behavior,” says Sheriff David Morgan, “I encourage all citizens to “arm” themselves with the knowledge necessary to prevent fraud, theft and other crimes.”
The workshop is free.
To sign up, contact Deputy Delarian Wiggins (850) 436-9705.
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