At AnchorSafe Security Solutions our mission is rooted in faith and guided by a calling to help churches and ministries create safe spaces for worship. We believe protecting the flock is both a spiritual duty and a practical responsibility - allowing congregations to gather freely and focus on faith and community.
Founded by Andrew Bazemore, a retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent with decades of federal protective experience, AnchorSafe Security Solutions continues his lifelong commitment to service and safeguarding others.
We approach every partnership with prayer, professionalism, and purpose - helping churches balance vigilance with grace so every house of worship remains a true sanctuary.
Guarding God’s House: Biblical Principles of Protection
Faith, Stewardship, and the Call to Protect
Throughout Scripture, God’s people were called to watch, guard, and protect what He entrusted to their care — not out of fear, but out of faithfulness. From Nehemiah stationing families along the wall, to the Levites guarding the temple gates, the Bible reveals that spiritual vigilance and practical preparedness go hand in hand.
We believe protecting the flock is a sacred duty - one rooted in love, wisdom, and obedience to God’s Word. These passages remind us that safety is not the absence of faith, but an expression of it — a way to ensure that every house of worship remains a true sanctuary where God’s people can gather, grow, and serve freely.
Nehemiah 4:13-14
13 Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows.
14 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.
Reflection: Faith and preparedness go hand in hand. Nehemiah trusted God’s protection but also took practical steps to defend the people and their place of worship. Protecting God’s house is both an act of faith and stewardship.
Ezekial 33:6
6 But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood.
Reflection: Vigilance is a spiritual responsibility. Just as the watchman was accountable for warning the community, modern churches are called to proactively protect their congregations through alertness and action.
Psalm 127:1
1 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
Reflection: True protection begins with God. Security measures and planning are most effective when aligned with prayer, faith, and reliance on His guidance.
Proverbs 22:3
3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Reflection: Wisdom and foresight are essential. Anticipating risks and taking proactive measures is an act of care and responsibility, ensuring the safety of the congregation.
1 Chronicles 9:22-24
22 Some of the descendants of the Levites were appointed by their clans as gatekeepers for the thresholds of the tent of meeting, the altar, and the Lord’s temple, and as officials.
23 They were stationed at the four corners of the gates, two on each side: one toward the north, the other toward the south, one toward the east, the other toward the west.
24 The gatekeepers were stationed at the gates, the Levites at the house of God, as the duties of the Levites required.
Reflection: Strategic assignment and stewardship matter. Just as the Levites were stationed to guard the temple, churches benefit from organized, trained teams who protect entrances, interior spaces, and the congregation.
Our Services
- Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Threat Assessments
- Safety and Security Team Training
- Usher & Greeter Security Awareness Training
- De-Escalation & Behavioral Awareness Training
- Active Threat Drills
- Medical Response Drills
- Leadership & Communication Workships for Pastoral staff, administrators and team leaders
- Insurance & Compliance Support
- Partnership and Liason Services including Law Enforcement Coordination, EMS and Fire Department Integration
- Specialized Support Services
Emergency Preparedness & Response
We help churches and ministries identify risks and vulnerabilities before they become threats. Our Vulnerability and Threat Assessments combine professional security expertise with a faith-driven approach to ensure your congregation, staff, and facilities are safe.
Risk Assessment & Planning
- Identify potential threats: fire, severe weather, medical emergencies, intruders, and active shooters
- Assess vulnerabilities in facilities, entrances, and congregation flow
- Develop written, actionable emergency and continuity plans
Procedures & Protocols
- Evacuation procedures for safe and orderly exits
- Lockdown and shelter-in-place protocols
- Access control and visitor management strategies
- Communication plans for staff, volunteers, and congregants
- Medical emergency response planning
Training & Drills
- Staff and volunteer emergency role training
- Active shooter and intruder drills
- Fire, evacuation, and shelter-in-place drills
- Coordination of CPR, AED, and first aid instruction
Coordination & Support
- Work with local law enforcement, fire departments, and EMS
- Assign emergency roles and incident command structures
- Post-incident review, recovery planning, and mental health support
Documentation & Compliance
- Emergency manuals and quick-reference checklists
- Ensure plans meet local, state, and federal safety requirements
Vulnerability & Threat Assessments
We help churches and ministries identify risks and vulnerabilities before they become threats. Our Vulnerability and Threat Assessments combine professional security expertise with a faith-driven approach to ensure your congregation, staff, and facilities are safe.
Vulnerability Assessments
- Evaluate facility layout, access points, lighting, signage, and blind spots
- Identify physical weaknesses in doors, windows, parking lots, and gathering spaces
- Assess security policies, staff and volunteer readiness, and emergency protocols
- Recommend practical improvements to reduce risk without disrupting ministry activities
Threat Assessments
- Analyze potential threats: active shooters, intruders, vandalism, theft, and harassment
- Evaluate threats from both external and internal sources
- Assess likelihood and potential impact to congregation, staff, and property
- Provide recommendations for mitigation strategies and preventive measures
Risk Prioritization & Action Planning
- Rank risks by severity, probability, and potential impact
- Develop actionable, step-by-step plans for addressing high-priority vulnerabilities
- Align recommendations with best practices and faith-based values
Reporting & Documentation
- Detailed assessment reports highlighting risks and recommended action
- Visual diagrams, maps, and checklists for easy implementation
- Guidance on integrating findings into existing security, emergency, and operational plans
Follow-Up & Support
- Ongoing consultation to track progress and ensure recommendations are implemented
- Optional periodic reassessments to adapt to changing conditions or new threats
Security Planning
- Develop comprehensive safety and security plans tailored to your facility and congregation
- Establish access control, visitor management, and lockdown procedures
- Integrate emergency response, evacuation, and communication protocols
- Align policies with both best practices and faith-based values
Staff & Volunteer Training
- Educate staff, ushers, greeters, and volunteers on situational awareness
- Teach de-escalation, crowd management, and conflict resolution
- Coordinate first aid, CPR, and trauma response training
- Offer role-specific instruction for security teams and leadership
Drills & Exercises
- Conduct active shooter, fire, and emergency evacuation drills
- Facilitate tabletop exercises to practice response plans
- Evaluate readiness and identify areas for improvement
Ongoing Support & Consultation
- Review and update security plans periodically
- Offer guidance for new threats or changes in facility layout
- Provide mentorship and support for security team development
Documentation & Resources
- Provide written plans, checklists, and quick-reference guides
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards
- Include easy-to-understand resources for staff and volunteers
Security Planning and Training Services
We help churches and ministries build strong security practices through expert planning and hands-on training. Our Security Planning & Training services empower staff, volunteers, and leadership to protect congregations while honoring faith and mission.
Security Planning
- Develop comprehensive safety and security plans tailored to your facility and congregation
- Establish access control, visitor management, and lockdown procedures
- Integrate emergency response, evacuation, and communication protocols
- Align policies with both best practices and faith-based values
Staff & Volunteer Training
- Educate staff, ushers, greeters, and volunteers on situational awareness
- Teach de-escalation, crowd management, and conflict resolution
- Coordinate first aid, CPR, and trauma response training
- Offer role-specific instruction for security teams and leadership
Drills & Exercises
- Conduct active shooter, fire, and emergency evacuation drills
- Facilitate tabletop exercises to practice response plans
- Evaluate readiness and identify areas for improvement
Ongoing Support & Consultation
- Review and update security plans periodically
- Offer guidance for new threats or changes in facility layout
- Provide mentorship and support for security team development
Documentation & Resources
- Provide written plans, checklists, and quick-reference guides
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards
- Include easy-to-understand resources for staff and volunteers
Andrew is a retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent whose distinguished career spanned decades protecting our nation’s leaders and citizens. His extensive assignments included criminal investigations and protective details for Presidents, Vice-Presidents, U.S. Dignitaries and foreign heads of state. He also led advance teams and developed comprehensive security plans for major national and international events, including the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, the United Nations General Assembly, and National Security Special Events.
Throughout his lifelong career in public service, Andrew served as the Director of the Digital Evidence Forensics Laboratory for the USSS Field Office in Orlando, FL, where he oversaw complex cyber investigations and digital threat analysis. Immediately following his retirement from the USSS, Andrew took on the role of Director of Cyber and Risk Mitigation for Young & Associates.
His career reflects a steadfast commitment to integrity, excellence, and the protection of others in both physical security and cyber security. Today, Andrew brings that same level of dedication and expertise to the faith community. With a deep belief that protecting the flock is both a spiritual and practical responsibility, he now partners with churches and ministries to create safe, welcoming spaces for worship. His mission is to equip faith leaders and security teams with essential church safety training, emergency response plans, and the mindset needed to safeguard their congregations. This combines proven protective strategies with biblical principles of stewardship, vigilance, and care.
Rooted in faith and shaped by years of frontline experience, Andrew is passionate about empowering churches through effective church security training to remain open, courageous, and unafraid—ensuring that every house of worship is both a sanctuary of peace and a place of safety, grounded in faith-based security.
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