Physical Security for Nonprofits

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Protect People While Making Them Feel Welcome

Nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and advocacy groups, face very real threats often because of their mission and the communities they serve.

Those who operate these places want to remain inclusive while protecting those they reach out to. They also face budget constraints, which can make physical security upgrades seem out of reach. We can help these organizations identify areas of their buildings that are most vulnerable and design doors and windows that withstand bullets without making these facilities feel like fortresses.

For instance, that might include adding hinged backglazing systems and installing ballistic doors leading to security offices. Here are some examples of our recent work at nonprofit organizations.

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Physical Security Solutions For Nonprofits

Research shows that attacks on nonprofits, including houses of worship, are rare but deadly. A public database maintained by criminologists found 379 incidents and 487 deaths at houses of worship between 2000 and 2024. Our solutions focus on delaying entry and stopping bullets.

These solutions include:

We typically recommend starting with doors rated to the UL 752 standards for bullet-resistance at your main entrances. If that’s not an option, replacing glazing in windows and doors with SchoolDefenderⓇ glass offers protection against forced entry while allowing you to retain your existing frames.

A bulletproof safe room gives people a place to take refuge if an intruder enters your facility. Many organizations convert an existing interior office or conference room, reinforcing the walls with ballistic fiberglass panels rated to UL 752.

For places of worship, these spaces should accommodate everyone on your busiest days.

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Get Custom Ballistic Barriers, Expertly Fabricated and Installed

Since 2004, TSS has been the trusted source for bulletproof barriers that look great and keep people safe. We’ve designed, engineered, manufactured, and installed systems to protect more than 30,000 buildings nationwide.

When you work with TSS, we take great care to understand your threat level, your security needs, and project budget. Then, we design a bulletproof barrier system that meets those needs.

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Violence in the workplace is a growing concern for organizations across industries. This guide provides a practical framework to help leaders assess threats, plan upgrades, implement protective measures, and train employees while staying within your budget and without disrupting operations.

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TSS' Proven Process: How We Take Bulletproof Projects From Concept to Completion

In the decades that we’ve been bulletproofing, TSS has refined the process of creating effective ballistic barrier systems. Our four-step process takes your project from concept to completion with no hiccups.
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Plus, every project we complete has a dedicated project management team, so not only will the entire process run smoothly, you’ll also be kept in the loop at every stage. 

If you’re interested in securing your nonprofit organization, our team is ready to put our proven process to work for you.
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TSS Is Your Trusted Partner for Bulletproofing Nonprofit Offices and Facilities

Whether you're constructing a new building or need to retrofit security updates into existing design, our team is here to help. We’ll meet with you to learn about your goals, threats, and budget. We’ll also provide recommendations for effectively meeting these variables. We look forward to speaking with you!

 
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