It’s every organization’s worst nightmare: One of its volunteers becomes the subject of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct involving a child. You’d like to think it could never happen to you. But, you never know when a predator could…
Whether you’re a house of worship or other nonprofit organization, you probably take plenty of photos. The big question is, do you have release forms for all the people pictured in the photos and videos? If not, you should. Here…
A house of worship is supposed to be a welcoming place where all feel safe. But who is responsible for creating that atmosphere? Certainly, the rabbi, pastor, imam or other religious leader plays a big part in that process, as…
Now that more organizations are taking their operations online, social media is imperative to staying relevant and connected to the community. However, it’s important to keep safety and security as a top priority when you develop your social media policy.…
Over the past 30 years, property crime rates in the United States have continued to drop dramatically. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the number of burglaries dropped by 11% between July 2018 and June…
“Phishing” is a lot like “fishing” – except cybercriminals are casting the bait, and you’re the fish they’re trying to hook! Scammers are constantly trolling cyberspace looking for fresh victims. Their tackle boxes are filled with grand offers and convincing…
Attacks by armed intruders on houses of worship - including churches, synagogues and mosques - are on the rise. Numerous violent events in the news are a reminder of the critical importance of ensuring preparedness among your house of worship volunteers. Taking…
If you think “ABC123” is a perfectly acceptable password, it’s time for a wake-up call. Passwords like that are exactly the type of low-hanging fruit hackers feast upon. The above may be an extreme and laughable example, but simple passwords…
In today’s world, cybersecurity is increasingly important. Cybercriminals are constantly scheming up new ways to steal your information and that of your organization. They have a bag full of tricks to get you to let them in. Knowledge and vigilance…
Unfortunately, no community or organization is exempt from the threat of crime - and this includes houses of worship. Thankfully, there are many steps you can take to help crime-proof your house of worship and prevent offenses from impacting your organization…