2025 NIRCSIN Regional Conference

Welcome to the 2025 NIRCSIN Regional Conference! Join us for a dynamic, in-person event focused on church security and safety. The morning features insightful keynotes from three highly qualified professionals, followed by an afternoon of engaging breakout sessions led by highly trained experts. Gain valuable knowledge, practical strategies, and expert guidance to enhance security in your church community. This is also a valuable opportunity to connect and network with other church security personnel from across the region. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best in the field!

SPEAKER TOPICS:

Biblical Basis for Church Security

Mindset and Situational Awareness

Cyber Security Update

Training Your Team; the why and how of incorporating Scenario Based and Force on Force Training Methods

BREAKOUTS:

Physical Security for Churches

• Policies and procedures for physically securing your building
• Integrating cameras and technology into your security plan
• Strategies for limiting and controlling access points and problem areas

First Aid

• Essential components of trauma ready kits; both for individuals and for your church
• How to design and implement a proper kit for your specific church needs
• Strategies for training and deployment with your team
• Actions necessary for church emergencies

Critical Incident Response

• Strategies on how to approach and interact with problematic individuals
• Tactical concerns, protecting third parties, and communication strategies for protectors
• De-escalation
• When and how to involve law enforcement, coordinating with law enforcement, and proper documentation

Pre-Fight Indicators/Basic Defensive and Control Tactics for Protectors

• Legal Considerations of going "hands on"
• Pre-Fight Indicators
• Movement recognition drills and defensive strategies for protectors
• Team strategies in a church security context
• Fundamental control tactics for protectors

LUNCH IS PROVIDED!

SEVERAL VENDORS WILL ALSO BE ONSITE TO SHOW YOU HOW THEY CAN HELP TRAIN, EQUIP, AND SUPPORT YOUR SAFETY/SECURITY TEAMS!

EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED INTO OUR RAFFLE! Raffle drawing is at the end of the day, must be present to win

Info: The Biblical and Scriptural basis for serving and protecting churches and the Body of Christ

Info: The vital importance of developing and maintaining the correct mindset and maintaining situational awareness

Info: A short briefing on current trends and concerns relating to cyber-security for churches and ministries

Info: Why and how to design an effective training program for your team, including the use of scenario based and force on force training

Info: A short presentation from each of the conference's vendors

Info: Four break out sessions repeated four times so that all conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend each. Sessions include: PHYSICAL SECURITY (Mike Towan - retired LEO, Current Head of Security for Candlelight Church), FIRST AID (JD Marks - former US Army Ranger, EMT/Firefighter, Owner: RIA First Aid), CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE (Pete Tufford - retired police officer, SWAT, & current use of force instructor), PRE-FIGHT INDICATORS/BASIC DEFENSE AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR PROTECTORS (Stephen Bugler - Martial Art/Self Defense Instructor, Owner of Integrated Martial Arts)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

5725 N Pioneer Dr, 5725 North Pioneer Drive, Coeur d'Alene, United States