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Crime and Violence Prevention in the Faith-Based Community

Practical guidance to identify the security risks and threats experienced in the religious community and how to employ crime prevention and community policing strategies to mitigate them.
February 28, 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm CT
Hosted By Radiant Church, Round Rock, TX

Protecting Religious Institutions from Increasing Threats

Law enforcement and security professionals should employ community policing and crime prevention strategies to ensure the safety and security needs of the faith-based community.

Houses of worship and members of the faith-based community are experiencing increasing levels of crime and violence, including active shooters and hate crimes.  As a result, the leadership of houses of worship need to embrace proactive crime prevention measures in order to protect their membership and congregations.

This private on-site training program identifies the security risks and threats experienced in the religious community and how to employ crime prevention and community policing strategies to mitigate them.  The seminar has been specifically developed to provide law enforcement and security personnel with the skills and knowledge to help make their religious communities safer and more secure.

Seminar Logistics

Date:   February 28, 2026
Time:  10:00am - 4:00pm CT
Location: Radiant Church, 1205 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681

Questions?

For any questions, please contact Lynn Floyd at lynnfloyd74@gmail.com or cell (361) 548-3018

  • Who Should Attend?

  • Clergy and Faith Based Leaders
  • Law Enforcement Personnel
  • House of Worship Staff
  • House of Worship Volunteers
  • Crime Prevention Specialists
  • Security Professionals
  • Community Resource Officers
  • Community Officials

  • What's Included?

  • Private On-Site Training Course
  • Lifetime Access to Online Course Materials
  • House of Worship Security Assessment Template
  • Access to ACPI's blogs, webinars and online resources
  • Course Completion Certificate

Course Topics

  • House of Worship Active Shooter Incidents
  • House of Worship Security Volunteer Team
  • Police Chaplains
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Medical Emergency Response Team
  • House of Worship Protection Committee
  • Protecting House of Worship Youth
  • Law Enforcement and House of Worship Relationship 
  • Faith-Based Crime Prevention Programs
  • Protection of House of Worship Artifacts
  • Protection of Financial Assets
  • Preventing House of Worship Embezzlement
  • CAP Index
  • House of Worship Security Landscaping
  • Fencing for House of Worship Security
  • Lighting for House of Worship Security
  • Glazing for Houses of Worship
  • House of Worship Intrusion Detection Systems
  • House of Worship Electronic Access Control
  • House of Worship Key Management and Control
  • Video Surveillance for Houses of Worship
  • Security for Clergy/Staff Offices
  • Protecting House of Worship From Burglary
  • Preventing House of Worship Arson
  • The “Power of Hello”
  • Emergency Operations Plans
  • “Stop the Bleed”
  • House of Worship Stained Glass Windows
  • AEDs in Houses of Worship
  • Shelter in Place for Houses of Worship
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • HOW Mission Trips
  • Preventing House of Worship Vandalism
  • House of Worship Cybersecurity
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

Troy Riggs

Troy’s experience includes serving as the Public Safety Director in Denver, CO; the Public
Safety Director and Chief of Police in Indianapolis, IN; and the Police Chief and later Assistant
City Manager in Corpus Christi, TX. He has also served as a member of the executive team for a rapidly growing private business and founded four non-profit organizations.

Troy has built a reputation for applying business principles to the government budgeting process, improving operational efficiencies, and saving taxpayers millions. Known for the thoughtful and innovative ideas he brought to government service, he consistently worked to foster relationships between government officials and non-profits, church leaders, and philanthropic groups to address the root issues in troubled communities.

As a national leader in innovation and foresight, Director Riggs has met with two U.S. Attorneys General, attended a Presidential Press Conference at the White House, testified in person, and submitted written testimony to Congress. As a result of his service, he has received numerous awards, including multiple leadership distinctions, the Presidential Award from the NAACP, the LULAC Community Award, and the highest accolade from his first employer, the Jefferson Cup.

Troy has been happily married to Kara for 35 years; they have two sons and daughters-in-law.