The Faith Community Safety Team

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The Faith Community Safety Team

• an instructional primer.

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Know How to A.C.T.

• Do you know how to A.C.T. if and when the
  unthinkable happens? While we would like to
  believe violence will not occur in our faith
  communities, and while it is unlikely, violence
  does occur in both our quiet small towns and our
  cities. When the unexpected occurs it will be
  useful for you to know how to A.C.T.

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Abe ALERT

• Know and/or be aware of what is happening in or
  around your setting. Be alert to your
  surroundings. Examples could include the
  approach of severe weather, a stranger behaving
  oddly, domestic issues, a smell of smoke, and
  others.

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Cbe CAUTIOUS

• Dont overreact, but dont fail to act. Example
  Our faith communities are unique. We hope and
  encourage visitors to come. It is important not
  to view each person as a threat. However, we
  have an obligation to observe behaviors to help
  us make determinations of impending events. The
  same application will be true regarding weather,
  fire, etc.

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Tbe TIMELY

• There is a time to take action! Activate your
  all-hazards plan and, if necessary call 911.
  Examples If a person becomes disruptive,
  threatening, engages in inappropriate touching,
  tries to leave with a child not their own, or
  others lock down or evacuate. If a tornado
  warning occurs shelter in place. If a
  substantive fire is burning evacuate. Again,
  call 911 when appropriate.
• Dusty Klein, Pastor
• Revised 04.18.09

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for more information, contactGreg
WhiteSheriffCole County, Missourigwhite_at_colecou
nty.org(573) 634-9160