Shield the Flock is a veteran-led organization specializing in faith-based security training and risk assessments. We help churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their protection through elite training, CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments, and on-site evaluations.

We serve faith-based organizations of all denominations — from small congregations to large multi-campus churches — seeking to safeguard their communities through professional training and proactive security measures.

No. Every house of worship has unique needs, challenges, and ministry goals. Shield the Flock customizes all training & assessments based on factors such as facility size, congregation layout, existing team structure, leadership priorities, and identified risks. Your program is built specifically for your environment—not a one-size-fits-all model.

Shield the Flock is led by active law enforcement officers, SWAT instructors, military veterans, and state-certified trainers with decades of real-world experience.
Our programs are:

• Data-driven using current national statistics

• Scenario-based and grounded in practical response

• Built by certified CPTED practitioners

• Focused on developing disciplined, high-performing security teams

We are the only training system designed from the ground up specifically for houses of worship—addressing both team development and risk-based response.

No. Shield the Flock provides training, consulting, and risk assessment services — not armed security or guard protection. Our mission is to empower your own team to take ownership of their safety through education, readiness, and structure.

CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. It’s a proactive security approach that evaluates how your facility’s layout, lighting, access points, and operations affect safety. We identify vulnerabilities and provide practical, prioritized recommendations for improvement.

CPTED helps churches and synagogues reduce risk by improving the safety, visibility, and protective design of their buildings  surrounding property.

Shield the Flock’s CPTED audits evaluate spaces such as:

• Sanctuaries & classrooms

• Offices & childcare areas

• Parking lots & walkways

• Entrances, exits, and perimeter access

This includes:

• Threat & vulnerability assessments

• Counter-terrorism analysis

• Infrastructure and access-control design

• Security lighting studies

• Landscaping & natural-surveillance planning

• Evaluation of communication, alarm, and video systems

• Visitor-management and operational testing

CPTED improves safety, deters bad actors, and strengthens overall security without changing the welcoming nature of your ministry.

Your audit is conducted by a certified CPTED practitioner who evaluates your property during both daytime and nighttime conditions.
You will receive a detailed Shield the Flock CPTED Report with recommendations, corrective actions, and a long-term maintenance plan.

This includes:

• Photometric (lighting) study

• Landscaping assessment aligned with CPTED principles

• Full property walk-through (interior & exterior)

• Evaluation of team structure, assignments, and response strategies

Bonus: Many insurance companies offer premium reductions upon completion of a professional CPTED audit.

Each assessment includes:

• Pre-assessment meetings with leadership

• On-site inspections (day and night)

• Interviews with key personnel

• Data collection through photos, videos, and measurements

• A written report with immediate, short-term, and long-term recommendations

• A presentation and Core Training Seminar with Q&A

Most on-site assessments take one to two days, depending on facility size. The final report and presentation typically follow within two weeks after data collection.

This is our foundational, all-encompassing training for security teams. It covers active shooter response, situational awareness, emergency casualty care, and scenario-based drills — all customized to your facility’s needs.

No problem.

Shield the Flock can help you build a security team from the ground up—or strengthen and restructure an existing team. Whether you’re starting fresh or improving what’s already in place, we guide you every step of the way.

No.

While our training and recommendations are proven to reduce risks, no method can completely eliminate criminal activity. Our role is to enhance preparedness and response capabilities, not to insure against crime.

Absolutely.

Skill and readiness fade without repetition. Shield the Flock provides ongoing training designed to reinforce tactics, sharpen decision-making, and strengthen team cohesion.
We train to ensure that when evil knocks, your team does not rise to the occasion—they fall to the highest level of their training.

While our local law enforcement agencies are exceptional, response times make them a second line of defense, not the first.
Average response times in Florida range from 6–12 minutes, while active threats in houses of worship often unfold in 2–7 minutes.

That means your security team—your first responders—must be ready to act immediately. The faster the response, the fewer the casualties. Shield the Flock prepares your team to bridge the gap when every second matters.