Indiana church deploys armed security team during services
Scott Kern
Scott Kern  the director of ministries at Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield  Ind.   said the security team would be made up of 10 local officers who were also members of the church  FOX59 reported.
 Kern  said the officers would be dressed in casual clothing but have weapons on them during services. Another 10 people would be guarding the churchâs entrances and doors but would not be armed.
âWeâre hoping that it wonât be very noticeable to the congregation  itâll mostly be us knowing where people are and what our responsibilities are â  Kern  told Fox59. âAnd again  weâre watching entrances  weâre watching exits if somebody were to come in the building then weâll have a plan in place to make sure we can deal with that.â
 Kern  said the church was working on a security plan but accelerated the process following last monthâs mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs  Texas  which left 26 people dead.
"We want to make sure people are safe  and they feel safe when they come to church on Sunday." - Scott Kern
[TGT]   the director of ministries at Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield  Ind.   said the security team would be made up of 10 local officers who were also members of the church  FOX59 reported.
 Kern  said the officers would be dressed in casual clothing but have weapons on them during services. Another 10 people would be guarding the churchâs entrances and doors but would not be armed.
âWeâre hoping that it wonât be very noticeable to the congregation  itâll mostly be us knowing where people are and what our responsibilities are â  Kern  told Fox59. âAnd again  weâre watching entrances  weâre watching exits if somebody were to come in the building then weâll have a plan in place to make sure we can deal with that.â
 Kern  said the church was working on a security plan but accelerated the process following last monthâs mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs  Texas  which left 26 people dead.
"We want to make sure people are safe  and they feel safe when they come to church on Sunday." -  [TGT]