DFW Be Prepared symposium

EVENT SERIES: RELIGIOUS FACILITY SECURITY TRAINING

Protecting Houses of Worship & Charter Schools from Targeted Threats

A full-day safety event equipping churches, synagogues, and charter schools to prevent, respond to, and recover from targeted attacks.

EVENT SERIES: DFW BE PREPARED SYMPOSIUM

Protecting Houses of Worship & Charter Schools from Targeted Threats

A full-day safety event equipping churches, synagogues, and charter schools to prevent, respond to, and recover from targeted attacks.

Full-Day Symposium At A Glance

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

Our DFW Be Prepared Symposium is perfect for any organization concerned about improving their physical security posture:

  • Churches
  • Synagogues
  • Charter Schools
  • Faith-Based Nonprofits
WHEN AND WHERE

WHEN AND WHERE

Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2026 from 9 am – 5 pm. 

Location: The Lamar

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MATERIALS PROVIDED​

MATERIALS PROVIDED

You'll Receive A Course Bundle That Includes The Following:

  • Be Prepared Action Plan Workbook
  • FBI/CISA Direct Contacts
  • Run-Hide-Fight Training
  • Cybersecurity Checklist
  • Legal Clarity on Duty of Care
Hosted By KJK Consulting

Hosted by KJK Consulting

Sergeant Willie Ford (ret)

As a former United States Army veteran and retired Police Department Sergeant with decades of experience, Mr. Ford has extensive experience planning, managing, and executing tactical security plans. During this course, he and a panel of experts will walk your team through a full schedule of sessions and security topics.

FULL-DAY AGENDA
FULL-DAY AGENDA

8 Expert Sessions. One Transformative Day.

Tentative schedule. Final speaker bios and session times will be announced soon.

7:30 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

7:30 AM
8:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:00 AM
8:10 AM

Know What You’re Up Against

8:10 AM
9:20 AM

CISA Federal Threat Briefing

9:20 AM
10:20 AM

Threat Intelligence & Analysis

10:20 AM
11:20 AM

Stop the Bleed & Mass Casualty Basics

11:20 AM
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM
1:00 PM

Cybersecurity Update

1:00 PM
2:00 PM

Directors of Security — Philosophy, Roles & Responsibilities

2:00 PM
3:30 PM

Colleyville Attack — January 2022 Incident

3:30 PM
4:30 PM

Caring for Your People After a Crisis

4:30 PM
5:30 PM

FEMA Grants

5:30 PM
6:00 PM

The Be Prepared Action Plan — Your Next 30 Days

6:00 PM
6:15 PM

Community Commitment & Resource Pledges

6:15 PM
6:25 PM

Networking Reception

6:25 PM

Register Today

$395

Per person

(plus transaction fees)

REGISTER TODAY
REGISTER TODAY

The Threat To Faith Communities & Schools Is Real

Active shooter incidents at schools, churches and synagogues have surged in recent years — yet most faith organizations remain unprepared. The DFW Be Prepared Symposium exists to change that.

Reach out anytime

Have questions about the DFW Be Prepared Symposium? We’d love to help. Reach us at ford@kjkconsulting.com.