HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Area church leaders are invited to take part in a security and safety workshop as a steady rise in emergencies at places of worship around the country have taken place.
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the event that will help leaders prepare for a variety of crisis situations including violence, disruptive visitors, plus medical and weather emergencies.
The workshops will be held at Spring Valley Church located at 5947 Lake Michigan Drive on September 13 from 6-9 p.m. and September 27 from 6-9:30 p.m.
On September 13 the agenda will cover:
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events and Creating Emergency Response Teams
On September 27 the agenda covers:
Building Security Considerations
Identifying and Handling Suspicious People
Critical Incident Readiness
The workshops are free, but registration is required.
