Faith-Based Community Security Solutions
Faith-based organizations face growing safety challenges, including active shooter threats, disruptive individuals, and targeted violence. Gideon Arktos provides comprehensive faith-based security services, house of worship protection training, and behavioral threat assessment support aligned with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC).
Our team— featuring law enforcement and intelligence professionals with extensive U.S. special operations, physical security experience and training in behavioral indicators of targeted violence—delivers trusted, real-world expertise for churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and religious schools seeking to strengthen security and protect their communities.
Our programs help congregations improve safety through practical, evidence-based training:
Active shooter preparedness for houses of worship
Faith-based security training for staff and volunteers
Behavioral threat indicators and early warning signs (NTAC-based)
De-escalation and conflict-management training
Emergency response and communication procedures
This training improves situational awareness, strengthens emergency plans, and empowers your community to respond effectively to threats.
Security Training & Active Threat Preparedness
Security Assessments for Places of Faith
Based on CISA’s Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities, combined with the perspective of our experienced professionals we provide comprehensive assessments that identify vulnerabilities and help you implement practical security improvements for churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques:
Access control and entry-point security
Surveillance, lighting, and environmental design
Security procedures for worship services, events, and schools
Emergency action planning and safety drills
You’ll receive a clear, prioritized roadmap tailored to your facility and budget
Our training combines Power of Hello training with proven social engineering techniques that teaches congregations how to welcome visitors in a nonaggressive manner while maintaining awareness of potential safety concerns. This approach improves both hospitality and security by focusing on:
Behavioral cues
Non-confrontational engagement
Early identification of suspicious activity
Safe escalation procedures to diagnose uncertainty
Power of Hello is non-discriminatory, behavior-based, and aligned with DHS/CISA standards, making it a safe and effective security practice.
“Power of Hello” Training of Houses of Worship
We support faith communities using NTAC’s evidence-based model for preventing targeted violence:
Threat assessment team development
Reporting and documentation procedures
Coordination with local law enforcement
Policy and protocol development
This helps communities identify concerns early and intervene before violence occurs.
Behavioral Threat Assessment & Targeted Violence Prevention
Real-world expertise from former law enforcement, U.S. special operations, and federal agents
Security solutions aligned with CISA, U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security best practices
Scalable, budget-friendly options for small congregations
Training tailored to churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and religious schools