January 24, 2007 -
Deacon Security Guidelines
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Two deacons are scheduled during the morning service and one during the evening service. Deacons involved in choir are exempt from 11:00 a.m. duty. Women are exempt from evening duty. Ushers are available to help provide assistance during the morning services.
All interior doors on the second floor, third floor, and Youth Center, as well as exterior doors to the north alley, Abrams Road from the north wing, and Springside, should be locked during the services.
Hall Security (morning and night)
• Walk halls and check for suspicious activities
• Be certain the second and third floors are clear and that all
doors are locked. (If doors are not locked, check with the
custodian on duty about the room schedule.)
• Check rest rooms, Youth Center, and Fellowship Hall to make
sure no one is loitering who should be in the service. Greet and
question anyone walking the halls after the worship service has
started. A polite offer to assist people will generally give you
the information you need.
• Walk through the preschool area often. Take a moment to meet
the people working in this area, and be alert to anyone who
does not appear to have reason to be in this area.
• If you see children or youth entering a restroom without
adults, remain in the area until they have returned to the worship
service or left the building.
• If a person is seeking financial help, please stay with the person until after the service. Take the person to the church office and wait for the minister of missions. The minister of missions is the only person authorized to give aid to persons in this circumstance. Be aware that many con artists are very familiar with church life and will seek help during the worship times when one might be more likely to give help without adequate checking. If the minister of missions is not available, ask the person to return on Monday. Rarely does a circumstance warrant going around our normal channels of help, but if you feel it does, please feel free to provide the help you deem is appropriate. Please do not involve other staff members unless you feel the situation is out of your control.
Evening Duty
• Follow the above procedures for the second and third floors and north wing of the first floor.
• Walk between the preschool area and the chapel or sanctuary, and be especially visible in the preschool area.
In case of an emergency requiring fire, police, or ambulance service, call 911.
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