Security Training
- Understanding Threats to Security
- Protective Security Measures
- Reactive Security Measures
- Security Risk Scenarios
- Security Governance and Administration
Faith Security Training | Martyn's Law
The ongoing security and control measures within places of worship is highly likely to become a legislative requirement following The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2023 it is also commonly referred to as Martyn's Law.
Although the legislation is still currently within its finalised consultation period, the supplementary additions to the church security sections aim to ensure that presbytery and congregations can suitably access the training material and government guidance and evaluate the security at their buildings and start to put in place their localised policies and procedures.
The home office has recently compiled a suite of e- learning modules specifically aimed at places of worship and we recommend that all duty holders and other persons with control over the access and security of the church building(s) registers and completes the course.
The Christian Faith security training module will help the learner with:
This will assist with ensuring that the specific Security Risk evaluation considers all of the areas highlighted and will further assist with updating or producing security policies and procedures for your church building(s).
The training can be accessed via E-Learning|Protect UK
The general Trustees SafeBuildings team will update the guidance and information received and assist presbytery and congregations with the security evaluation process as required.
Please contact the GT's Safebuildings team if you need any advice or guidance in relation to the security or evaluation of your church building(s) safebuildings@churchofscotland.org.uk