Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office offering course to enhance safety for churches
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will offer a course to enhance church safety in the area.
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will host an event offering a free course designed to prepare places of worship and the public for potential active situations. The program currently includes two awareness training classes specifically tailored for churches, synagogues, and mosques.
According to the sheriff's office, the instructor will discuss Louisiana laws regarding concealed carry in religious settings, procedures for carrying concealed weapons in these facilities, security recommendations for your place of worship, and how to develop effective emergency plans.
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The classes will take place at Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Safetytown on July 9 at 6:00 p.m. and at University Church of Christ on August 13 at 6:00 p.m.
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