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Protect Your Congregation With Trusted Security for Places of Worship

Faith communities are facing real security threats today, from theft and disruptive individuals to far more serious incidents. Pikes Peak Security provides trained, experienced officers who protect your congregation while preserving the welcoming spirit you’ve built.
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Houses Of Worship Face Real Security Risks

Incidents at churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples have become more frequent across the country in recent years, and Colorado congregations are not exempt. The Department of Homeland Security has specifically named houses of worship as soft targets, meaning open, welcoming spaces that can be vulnerable to those who intend harm. Consider this:

Most religious organizations want to address these questions, but don’t know where to start, or worry that visible security will make their space feel less welcoming.

Security And Hospitality Aren't Opposites

A well-trained security presence doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Done right, it allows your congregation to focus on worship, fellowship, and community, while trained professionals handle the rest quietly in the background.

Security Services Built For Religious Communities

Pikes Peak Security works with churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples across Colorado, and we understand that each faith tradition brings its own rhythms and risks. A mosque’s crowded Friday Jumu’ah prayer, a synagogue’s heightened concerns following recent national events, or a megachurch’s parking logistics on Sunday morning each call for a different approach. We build our security plans around your specific community, not a one-size-fits-all template.

On-Site Security Guards

Our officers provide a visible or low-profile presence during regular services, special events, holidays, and high-attendance gatherings, depending on what feels right for your community.

Armed And Unarmed Guard Options

Some congregations prefer the deterrence of armed officers. Others prefer a less visible, unarmed presence. We’ll walk you through the options so you can choose what aligns with your community’s values and comfort level.

Parking Lot And Entrance Monitoring

Many incidents start before anyone reaches the sanctuary. Our officers monitor parking areas and entry points, helping prevent issues before they reach your congregation.

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Emergency Response Planning

We help your staff and volunteer greeters understand what to do in an emergency, so your community isn’t caught off guard if something happens.
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Event And Holiday Security

Easter, Christmas Eve, Ramadan, High Holy Days, and other high-attendance events bring larger crowds and added risk. We provide additional coverage when your congregation needs it most.

What's At Stake For Your Congregation

A visible, well-trained security presence does more than prevent worst-case scenarios. It gives your staff, volunteers, and members the confidence to focus on what matters: worship, community, and service, without watching the door.

Without a plan in place, a single incident, whether it’s a theft, a disruptive individual, or something more serious, can shake a congregation’s sense of safety for years. Many of these situations are preventable with the right people and the right plan in place before something happens, not after.

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non-profit security grant through fema

Are you interested in improving security for your place of worship but worried that it’s not in your institutional budget? Every year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency offers grants to non-profit organizations for target hardening and emergency preparedness. Funds can be used for equipment, training, security operations, and more. Pikes Peak Security would love to partner with you in developing an effective emergency response for your organization.

A Security Plan Built For Your Congregation, Not A Template

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Schedule A Walkthrough

We'll visit your property to assess entrances, parking areas, and high-traffic spaces during a regular service, so our recommendations reflect how your congregation actually gathers.

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Meet With Your Leadership

We'll sit down with church or board leadership to discuss your community's specific concerns, comfort level with armed versus unarmed officers, and budget, then build a plan around those conversations.

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Start With A Trial Service

Many congregations choose to start with coverage for a single service or upcoming event, so leadership and members can see how our officers fit into your community before committing to ongoing coverage.

Why Colorado Congregations Trust Pikes Peak Security

Pikes Peak Security is founded on 18 plus years of military service and 8 plus years of security industry experience. Our officers complete at least 100 hours of training every year, including firearms procedures, de-escalation, and first aid, so they’re prepared for the unique dynamics of a congregational setting.

Our officers carry several years of military experience or a law enforcement background, along with at least three years of experience working as protection officers. When you’re trusting someone to help protect your congregation, that level of training and experience matters more than the lowest bid.

Founder Adrian Smith brings ten years of US Army experience, including three combat tours, to every security plan we build. He personally ensures that our officers understand each client’s unique needs before they ever step foot on your property.

What Our Clients Are Saying

We’re keeping places of worship safe across the Front Range. See more testimonials from clients across Colorado.

Security For Places Of Worship FAQs

Yes. Our officers complete ongoing training in firearms procedures and verbal de-escalation, modeled after frameworks like the FBI's active shooter preparedness guidance, and we build emergency response plans specifically so your staff and volunteers know what to do if a serious situation arises.

Not necessarily. Many congregations choose unarmed, low-profile officers for exactly this reason. We'll talk through your community's comfort level and recommend an approach that protects your members without changing the feel of your space.
Cost depends on factors like the size of your congregation, how often you need coverage, and whether you choose armed or unarmed guards. We'll provide a custom quote after learning more about your needs.
Yes. Many congregations bring on additional coverage for high-attendance services like Easter, Christmas Eve, or other significant religious holidays, in addition to or instead of regular weekly coverage.
Our officers complete at least 100 hours of training each year, covering firearms procedures, verbal de-escalation, first aid, and other essential skills, so they're prepared for a wide range of situations.
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Give Your Congregation The Protection It Deserves. Schedule A Safety Assessment Today.

Your congregation shouldn’t have to choose between feeling welcoming and feeling safe. With a trained security team from Pikes Peak Security, you can have both.