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Shul Safety Fundamentals Seminar
Wed, Oct 28
|Congregation KINS
A strong shul safety program starts with the fundamentals. Join us for a practical, scenario-based seminar designed to sharpen awareness, strengthen response, and reinforce the core skills every Shul Safety Officer and volunteer should know. Pizza is served at 6:45. The seminar starts at 7:00 PM
Time & Location
Oct 28, 2026, 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Congregation KINS, 2800 W North Shore Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
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About the Event
Shul Safety Fundamentals Seminar Shul safety starts with strong fundamentals. This practical seminar refreshes and strengthens the essential skills every Shul Safety Officer, greeter, and security volunteer should know—from situational awareness and recognizing potential threats to access control, communication, and effective incident response. Led by Commander (Ret.) Rick Robertson, who has 29 years of law enforcement experience, the class will focus on practical, real-world principles you can apply immediately in your shul. Whether you are experienced or new to shul safety, this is an important opportunity to sharpen your skills, reinforce good habits, and help better prepare your shul and community.
Instructor: Commander (Ret.) Rick Robertson
Chief Instructor
Rick served nearly 29 years with the Aurora (IL) Police Department (1993–2022), retiring as Commander after overseeing the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing, Uniform Patrol, Community Policing, Traffic, K9, and the Special Response Team (SWAT). Throughout his career, he served as a Patrol Officer,…