Shepherd 360 HALO: Church Security Training That Meets SB 1454

From volunteers to security operators. Licensing, documentation, and hands-on training in one program.

Prepared. Trained. Ready.

The HALO Certification, delivered by Shepherd 360 with training hosted at United Defense Tactical, equips your team with:

  1. Reality-Based Skills. Active shooter response, CQB movement, and tactical medicine.

  2. Expert Instruction. Professional coaches, measured reps, and after-action reviews.

  3. Team Readiness. Communication, de-escalation, and coordinated response under stress.

  4. SB 1454 Compliance. Licensing, documentation, and renewals managed by Shepherd 360.

Train For Real-World Threats Inside Your Church

Build a licensed team that can recognize danger, act decisively, and protect your congregation.

Some Are Called…

Many in church security are not hired -- they are called. Our program equips these individuals with the tools and training needed to fulfill their calling in a way that is safe, legal, and effective.

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One-Day Orientation

Defensive tactics, firearms fundamentals, risk assessment, and scenario drills.

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Ongoing Training

Maintain skills with required annual hours and structured progress checks.

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Pathway to Licensing

Guard card guidance and state-approved coursework coordination.

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Recognized Designation

Earn a respected credential as a church security operator.

Learn about our HALO Training

  • Give your team the skills to spot trouble early and stop it before it starts.

    • Read pre-attack indicators and suspicious behavior

    • Understand crowd flow, choke points, and sanctuary blind spots

    • Build a simple observe–orient–decide–act loop

    • Use verbal presence and positioning to lower tension

    • Create clear roles for ushers, greeters, and staff

    • Practice reporting, radio callouts, and handoff to leaders

    • Align with church policies for visitor screening and incident logging

  • Work as a unit in tight spaces with calm control and clear commands.

    • Close-quarters control and safe restraint options

    • Team movement, contact and cover, and hallway turns

    • Bounding, slice-the-pie entries, and room control basics

    • De-escalation language and distance management

    • Practical weapons awareness and safe handling

    • Simple role cards: lead, rear, radio, medical, overwatch

    • Briefing and debriefing methods that improve every rep

  • Train the way you operate and document the way the law expects.

    • Church-specific scenarios with role players and timers

    • Active shooter decision trees and movement under pressure

    • Tactical medicine: Stop the Bleed, airway basics, casualty moves

    • Mass-casualty priorities and working with 911 responders

    • Use of force basics for California houses of worship

    • Incident documentation, witness statements, and report hygiene

    • SB 1454 alignment: licensing steps, records, and renewals managed by Shepherd 360

Train with Confidence. Protect with Purpose. Ready To Secure Your Church

Schedule a free assessment. We will map your path to SB 1454 compliance and a fully trained team.