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New California Law (SB 1454) Affects Church Security Teams

As of January 1, 2025, California law SB 1454 requires all churches using uniformed, unarmed security, even volunteers, to comply with state licensing requirements.

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Who Counts as Security?
All volunteers or staff in uniform now fall under “security.”
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BSIS License Required
Every uniformed member needs a valid California security license.
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Avoid Fines & Gaps
Non-compliance can void insurance and expose you to legal risk.

Why Churches Can’t Afford to Ignore This

  • Increased Legal Scrutiny:

    With the enactment of SB 1454, churches employing uniformed security personnel—paid or volunteer—are now subject to state licensing requirements.

  • Insurance Implications:

    Utilizing unlicensed security personnel can jeopardize your church's insurance coverage, potentially leading to denied claims in the event of an incident.

  • Rising Security Concerns:

    Incidents targeting places of worship have been on the rise, emphasizing the need for properly trained and licensed security teams.

  • Volunteer Limitations:

    While volunteers play a vital role in church operations, relying solely on untrained individuals for security can expose the church to significant risks.

Ministry-Minded, Legally Sound

We protect your mission, not just your building.
Our officers blend licensed expertise with ministry respect—keeping your congregation safe without disrupting worship.

More than compliance.
We pioneer the gold-standard in church security, delivering excellence with compassion and conviction.

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Is HALO Right for You?

Our HALO training equips church security volunteers and teams with licensed, ministry-focused skills to protect your congregation—completely BSIS‑compliant and rooted in service.

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Faith-Based Church Security, Simplified

Shepherd 360 provides California-licensed security services for churches, combining BSIS compliance with ministry respect so your congregants remain safe and welcomed.

  • Licensed armed or unarmed church security officers integrated with your staff
  • Custom security plans for worship services, special events, and outreach programs
  • Complete SB 1454 compliance support, including training and state licensing

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