Parishes & Houses of Worship
Sanctuary is sacred. Vigilance protects it.
Faith-based institutions saw a 100% surge in targeting since 2023. The August 2025 Minneapolis attack made it personal. OSPG helps your parish move from reactive to ready.
The Threats
What we see in this vertical.
- Mass-time assailant scenarios (sanctuary, narthex, parking)
- Hostile vehicle approach during outdoor processions
- Lone-actor threats during quieter weekday services
- Insider threats from disgruntled former staff or parishioners
- Inadequate evacuation paths from chapel during peak attendance
- After-hours access to rectory and parish offices
The OSPG Approach
What we deliver.
- SHIELD Assessment timed for both Sunday and weekday operations
- FEMA NSGP grant support - religious institutions are priority eligible
- Usher and greeter training (the people who see threats first)
- Direct line introduction to local PD and the diocesan safety office
- Mass-time security detail (off-duty active-duty officers)
- Liaison with diocesan risk-management for insurance compliance
“Founded in Rhode Island. Active engagement with the Diocese of Providence safety conversation.”