About the conference
Get ready to elevate your organization’s safety at the National Faith Safety & Security Conference—the ultimate resource for safeguarding your faith based community. From crafting a robust child protection plan to equipping your teams for any emergency, we’ve got your back every step of the way.
Join us as we bring together a fantastic lineup of subject matter expert speakers who are eager to their knowledge with you and your team. Year after year, we'll dive into topics like team building, engaging children's programs, and collaborating with local public safety personnel, also introducing fresh themes that tackle the latest trends and challenges safety.
This dynamic conference is powered by a passionate group of house of worship security and law enforcement professionals dedicated to enhancing safety and security. Prepare to explore impactful sessions on critical topics such as active shooter response, your safety team, developing effective emergency plans, and so much more! Plus, don’t miss the chance to connect with exhibitors showcasing the newest products and services tailored for the faith-based safety community. Join us and be of this exciting journey towards safer future!
Methodologies promoting safe and secure worship
Topics for 2026
1
Why Faith Based Institutions Must Have Security
Hear from San Diego Police Department, DHS and the FBI on the importance of having a trained security team at your facility. Attendees will receive a current threat picture. Partnerships with local, county, state and federal agencies will be discussed and contacts published.
2
Building and Training a Security Team
Learn from the best on how Houses of Worship have built and trained and sustained successful Security Teams.
3
Policies & CA Law, Insurance and Reporting
There are multiple new laws that impact faith based organizations, especially in California. Learn from subject matter experts about the impact of California AB 1454, SB 848 and the new changes to restrictions on weapons in houses of worship and schools.
4
Technology, Cyber Security and use of AI
Explore the dynamic intersection of technology, cyber security, and artificial intelligence, where innovative solutions guard digital landscapes and enhance data protection. The latest, and future, trends will be discussed to enhance your safety.
5
Grants for Non Profits
Non-Profit Security Grant programs offer vital funding opportunities to enhance the meaningful efforts of organizations committed to serving their communities and tackling important social issues while ensuring safety. This session will outline available grants and feature a professional grant writer who will deliver a step-by-step tutorial on crafting a successful grant application.
6
Developing a Working Emergency Action Plan
You must have a plan of action for nearly every possible emergency. Dealing with Protesters, Difficult People, Active Combatants, Evacuations, Lost Children are all a portion of the scenarios that should be addressed in an effective EAP. Your EAP also lays the foundation for your training program. This session will provide you with a template for creating or improving your EAP.
This year's speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe
Matt Brown
InfraGard National Members Alliiance
Board Director
Kevin Johnstone
Rock Church San Diego
Safety Manager - Training & Events
InfraGard San Diego
Co-Sector Chief, Faith Based Sector
619.501.8521
Bill Ganley
Jewish Federation of San Diego
Community Security Director
InfraGard San Diego
Co-Sector Chief, Faith Based Sector
844.726.3375
George Holley
Richards Carrington, LLC
Associate
LawShield Member
Author and Legal Expert
888.888.5280
Exhibit at the conference
This year's exhibitors
As an exhibitor at the conference you will rub elbows with many of the most influential people in the Faith Based Security Community. Hundreds of individual houses of worship will be represented. Exhibiting is inexpensive and provides a turn-key opportunity to display your products and services.
For only $250 exhibitors receive placement in the lobby of the event. Attendees will be gathering in the exhibit area during registration, breaks, and all meals. In addition, each exhibitor will receive a backdrop, 8' draped table, electrical and 2 full conference badges to attend all sessions and meals.