R J Goan and Associates will provide you with a comprehensive facility assessment, focusing on security and liability, risk management, and the deployment of security related solutions to address the needs of your congregation.

With Faith Based Organizations (FBO) the adequacy of physical security is resource dependent. Some organizations and congregations that have experienced prior threats or attacks can afford to harden their potentially targeted facilities by installing such features as bullet-proof glass, lock down capability, and surveillance cameras, by hiring security guards, and by forming and training internal security teams. The more sophisticated faith-based organizations are also better equipped to take advantage of Federal grants from entities such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Smaller, less organized communities may be just as threatened, but may lack the necessary resources to provide adequate protection absent from local law enforcement or emergency management agencies. R J Goan and Associates can assist within each of these areas of focus, to include funding, product selection, policy development and training.  

Leaders of many Faith Based Organizations faced with security related concerns, often find themselves asking two basic questions when planning to implement security measures: What do we need and who can we trust to assist us with our security needs. 

R J Goan and Associates will provide you with a comprehensive facility assessment, focusing on security and liability, risk management, and the deployment of security related solutions to address the needs of your congregation.   Our consultants will look at not only technology solutions to address the concerns of your facility, we will focus directly on the development of a comprehensive layered approach to risk mitigation; combined with training, education and task specific policy and procedural guidelines to develop a solid foundation for constructing a comprehensive security plan.  

R J Goan and Associates understands the importance of solid communications, preparedness and the development of relationships with community resources and first responders.  Our consultants will work with you to develop these relationships and educate your staff and visitors, with one goal

Security Through Environmental Design

  • Lighting

  • Structural Barriers 

  • Directive Signage (Facility Numbering and Visual Directives)

  • Landscaping

  • Points of Access

  • People and Vehicle Movement 

Security Through Structural Design

  • Building Materials and Hardware

  • Window and Glass Materials

  • Interior and Exterior Points of Entry

  • Structural Layout and Design (Architectural Flow)

Technology

  • Access Control

  • Visitor Management

  • Mass Notification 

  • Communication

  • Intrusion Systems

  • Video Surveillance

Staffing and Logistical Operations 

Community Based Resources

Statistical Data (Crime Reporting, Geography, and Socio-Demographics)

R J Goan and Associates has worked collaboratively with agencies such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

We educate community leaders and Faith Based Organizations on the importance of preparedness, environmental awareness and the commitment of proactively sharing security related concerns through initiatives such as the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative (NSI).  Whether the plan for an active threat or attack originates overseas or within your community, important knowledge that may forewarn of a future attack could be derived from information gathered by local or national government, community resources or members of your church. The goal of R J Goan and Associates is to work with our faith-based leaders to create a safe environment for each and every religious community.