CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a Church Safety Class Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057.
The class will focus on prevention and the steps a church and congregation can take to prevent imminent danger from occurring.
Some of the points that will be discussed are the creation of a church security team, increasing situational awareness and building security tips.
It is encouraged that two to four members of a church attend that may make up a security team. Church members are also welcome who are interested in their own personal protection. Carpooling is also encouraged.
“We have had several calls about this class since the recent church attack in White Settlement, Texas,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. “I never thought this was a class that would be needed, how to protect our loved ones while attending church, when I started in law enforcement over 20 years ago. At the sheriff’s office, our citizens are our top priority and we wanted to again offer this class to the community on what they can do to protect themselves and their family.”
The class will be taught by Investigator Trevor Clemmons and Deputy Chad Whaley of the CCSO. The two have a combined more than 30 years of law enforcement experience.
Registration for the class is not mandatory, but it is encouraged so the CCSO has a good idea of the number of participants attending. To register, email your name and number of people in your group to Deputy Bradley Williams at bwilliams@cullmansheriff.org.
For more information, call 256-734-0342.
