DFW Be Prepared Symposium

Faith communities and schools are among the most targeted — and most underprepared — organizations in America. The Be Prepared Symposium brings together federal agencies, law enforcement, security professionals, legal experts, and mental health practitioners for one comprehensive day of training.

What you'll walk away with:

• Be Prepared Action Plan Workbook
• Direct contacts with FBI, CISA, and local law enforcement
• Run-Hide-Fight and lockdown protocol training for your staff
• A cybersecurity checklist and digital threat awareness framework
• Legal clarity on organization's duty of care and liability

Who should attend: Pastors, rabbis, school principals, board members, safety team leaders, and any faith or school leader responsible for the safety of their community.

Speakers & Partners include: FBI · CISA · DHS/HSI · Local Law Enforcement · Nonprofit Attorneys · Mental Health Professionals · FEMA Grant Specialists

Info: Overview of the day's structure and the mission driving the Be Prepared initiative.

Info: A data-driven overview of current domestic threats targeting houses of worship and charter schools, including active shooter trends and hate crime data.

Info: CISA presents the Houses of Worship security program. DHS/HSI covers surveillance indicators, behavioral warning signs, and how to report concerns.

Info: Vulnerability assessments, CPTED principles, free law enforcement walkthroughs, and how to adapt layered defense concepts for faith communities on limited budgets.

Info: Catered lunch provided. A faith leader or school administrator who navigated a real security incident shares their experience and lessons learned.

Info: Run-Hide-Fight protocols, lockdown procedures, Stop the Bleed basics, and a live tabletop exercise where your team works through a realistic scenario.

Info: Phishing, ransomware, and data breaches targeting faith organizations — plus free federal cybersecurity tools available to nonprofits at no cost.

Info: Your duty of care obligations, liability exposure after an incident, and how to audit and close coverage gaps in your faith organization's insurance policy.

Info: Building interfaith safety networks and mutual aid agreements, plus how to care for your congregation or students after a crisis.

Info: Security technology scaled for houses of worship, and step-by-step guidance on applying for up to $150,000 in FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant funding.

Info: Every attendee completes their personalized Be Prepared Action Plan with concrete next steps and a 30-day timeline.

Info: Informal networking with speakers, federal partners, vendors, and fellow faith and school leaders. Book 1-on-1 follow-up consultations with KJK Consulting.

Info: Check in, receive your Be Prepared Action Plan workbook, and connect with federal partners and exhibitors.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lux Hotel and Spa, 117 South Watson Road, Arlington, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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