Florida’s new “Security in Places of Worship” law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 23, takes effect July 1. Despite some confusion surrounding the legislation, the law primarily removes the requirement that churches, ministries, synagogues and other places of worship use state-licensed security guards to provide security services. According to Robert Dummett, Executive Director of In-Gauge of Polk County, the new law does not require places of worship to submit security plans to local sheriffs, conduct background checks on volunteer security team members, require state-approved training, or mandate concealed carry licenses except where school-zone laws apply. If a place […]
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- 10 Jul 2026
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