Church Security Systems Dallas-Fort Worth

Are you responsible for protecting a church, synagogue or school in the Dallas – Fort Worth area? Starmor offers church security systems designed to protect congregations from outside threats.

Did you know that on October 5^th, 2025, outside St. Matthews Cathedral in Washington D.C. police discovered a man outside the church carrying more than 200 homemade explosives. He threatened to set off the bombs, citing his hatred of the Catholic Church. Luckily police were able to respond in time to prevent a tragedy – the man was arrested before he could set off any of the explosives. And this wasn’t the only incident of church violence. In the past month alone, the following occurred:

• There was a bomb scare at the Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Kendall, Florida on September 28^th.
• A rabbi was threatened with what appeared to be a pistol at a synagogue in Miami, Beach, Florida on October 7^th.
• A series of planned attacks on synagogues throughout the state of Alabama was thwarted by the FBI and local police on October 28^th.

Faith-Based Buildings Are Under Threat

Places of worship are soft targets—open, accessible, and often lightly secured. With thousands of churches across Texas and Oklahoma, protecting every building is a challenge, but planning is the key.

Ask these three questions:

1. What are the odds of an attack?

2. Where are we most vulnerable?

3. How can we invest wisely to protect our congregation?

With the right plan, even limited budgets can make a big difference in safety and peace of mind.

Points of Vulnerability

Examining the incidents that have taken place over the last few months, reveal the following recurrent security gaps that were exploited by attackers:

• Open Access and Unsecured Entry Points: The welcoming, accessible nature churches present is what makes them a soft target. Many churches and synagogues have multiple open doors during services and minimal screening of entrants. Uncontrolled access allowed attackers to enter or attack from just outside the worship space with no checkpoint to pass. This lack of access control is a primary vulnerability.
• Lack of Physical barriers and fortifications: Many worship facilities lack physical security features that could delay or deter an attack. In the Minneapolis Catholic Church shooting the shooter shot through the stained-glass windows into the congregation. There was no bullet resistant glass or even a film to act as a secondary barrier. As side and rear exits were not monitored the shooter barricaded some of the exit doors to trap people inside. This highlights ho typical church/synagogue architecture (multiple exits, thin windows, no perimeter fencing) can be exploited unless reinforced.
• No On-Site Security or Delayed Response: In several incidents there were no security personnel or armed congregants to confront the attacker at the moment of attack. The initial defense fell entirely on unarmed worshipers or had to wait for the police. These delays in response cause higher casualties. Even a delay in response time of a few minutes is too long when an attacker can fire dozens of rounds in seconds.
• Inadequate Training and Drills: The lack of preparation among the staff and congregants for active threats was another vulnerability. At the Minneapolis Catholic School, the students had practiced “lockdown” drills in the classroom but not in the church. In many of the incidents the witnesses did not immediately recognize the sounds of gunshots. This confusion delayed protective action (people hesitated or remained standing while trying to make sense of the situation, increasing their exposure). Lack of regular active shooter training in sanctuaries and a general disbelief that “it could happen here” contributed to slower reactions.
• Lack of communication and Alarm Shortcomings: In several of the events effective emergency communications was lacking. Many churches do not have public address systems or panic buttons to instantly warn attendees of danger. In an attack every second counts and any confusion or delay in alerting the crowd can cost lives. Without a clear alarm or protocol people in many cases weren’t sure whether to hide or run away until they saw others do so.
• Limited Situational Awareness and Intelligence: In many of the incidents the attackers weren’t detected until they started shooting. In the case of the Minneapolis shooter no one noticed him lurking outside with a gun and barricading doors before the attack. Many congregations rely entirely on the police to alert them of threats and have little perimeter monitoring or security in place.

How Starmor Can Help Secure Your Church

Starmor provides layered physical security systems that protect entry points, delay attackers, and give people time to react—all while preserving your building’s welcoming atmosphere.

Our solutions include:

• Security Window Films

• Riot Glass® Access Denial Systems

• Bullet-Resistant Glass and Equivalents

• Security Screens

• Security Shutters

• Bollards and Barriers

These systems blend seamlessly into your building while creating strong, invisible protection.

The Starmor Church Protection Process

From the work we’ve done with numerous churches, synagogues and educational facilities we developed this simple, proven three step “Church Protection” process:

• Assess the building and surrounding area. What are the most vulnerable points? What threats are anticipated based on local OSINT and the national threat warnings.
• Provide an assessment report highlighting the vulnerabilities and including recommended physical security steps to be taken.
  1. We use a tiered product approach to target hardening, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each recommended solution in light of the threats they address
• Starmor provides professional installation of the selected products with trained, experienced crews.

For those recommend products and services we don’t provide we will let you know where to get them or we can make the necessary arrangements for you. Our goal is to protect you and the people you are responsible for.

The Starmor Difference

We built Starmor to deliver safety and security in an unsafe world.

• • Expert Advice: Our team includes veterans and global security professionals with experience from the EU, UN, and Olympic organizations.

  • Proven Results: Every solution is tested and backed by real-world data.

  • Custom Fit: We tailor protection to your threat level, budget, and architecture.

  • Trusted Experience: We’ve secured hundreds of schools, stores, and religious facilities across Texas and beyond.

If you’re a protection specialist, pastor, or security team leader, we’re ready to help you harden your building and protect your people.
Security is our specialty.

Contact us directly for a free assessment and on-site consultation.