Public

Security Consulting for Churches, Schools, Businesses, and Community Organizations

Professional security planning should not be reserved only for large institutions or organizations with unlimited budgets. Every church, school, business, and community facility has a responsibility to protect the people it serves.

Owyhee Strategic Solutions provides practical security consulting for public facing organizations, commercial properties, churches, schools, nonprofits, and community facilities.

Our goal is to help organizations identify vulnerabilities, improve emergency readiness, strengthen daily procedures, and create safer environments without compromising their mission.

OSS does not believe in fear based security or generic one size fits all solutions. We provide realistic assessments, prioritized recommendations, and practical planning designed around the people, property, and mission of each organization.


Our Approach

Public facing properties face a unique challenge: they must remain accessible, welcoming, and functional while also protecting people and assets.

OSS evaluates organizational security through a layered approach:

Deter. Detect. Delay. Respond. Recover.

We assess the facility, access points, parking areas, lighting, cameras, procedures, staff readiness, emergency planning, medical preparedness, and communication capabilities.

Our focus is to help organizations strengthen security without creating unnecessary fear or operational friction.


Who We Serve

OSS public and organizational consulting services are designed for:

  • Churches and ministries
  • Private schools and educational programs
  • Commercial properties
  • Small businesses
  • Offices and professional buildings
  • Gyms and training facilities
  • Warehouses and storage properties
  • Nonprofits
  • Community centers
  • Youth programs
  • Retreat centers
  • Event spaces
  • Volunteer organizations

Whether you are protecting a congregation, students, employees, volunteers, customers, or community members, OSS can help you build a practical security plan that supports your mission.


Public & Organizational Consulting Services

Church Security Assessment

Starting at $1,500

Churches face unique security challenges. They are open and welcoming by design, but they also have a responsibility to protect congregants, children, volunteers, staff, and property.

OSS provides church security assessments designed to help churches improve safety while preserving a welcoming environment.

Best for:

  • Churches
  • Ministries
  • Youth programs
  • Church schools
  • Religious facilities
  • Community outreach centers
  • Churches building or improving a safety team

Includes:

  • Exterior and interior site assessment
  • Entry point and access control review
  • Parking lot and approach review
  • Children’s ministry / nursery security considerations
  • Sanctuary and gathering-area review
  • Office and staff-area security considerations
  • Volunteer and safety team considerations
  • Emergency action planning observations
  • Medical readiness observations
  • Fire, evacuation, and severe weather considerations
  • Camera, lighting, and communication recommendations
  • Written vulnerability report
  • Follow up consultation

Optional upgrades:

  • Written church emergency action plan
  • Safety team development consultation
  • Medical readiness plan
  • Camera and lighting layout
  • Active threat response planning
  • Family reunification planning
  • Tabletop exercise
  • Safety team training session

Typical pricing:

Church Type Starting Price
Small church / single building $1,500
Medium church / multiple ministries $2,500
Large church / school / multi-building campus $4,500+
Complex campus or elevated-risk profile Custom quote

School Security Assessment

Starting at $3,500

Schools require a careful balance between safety, daily function, access control, student movement, parent access, emergency response, and a positive learning environment.

OSS provides school security assessments for private schools, charter schools, small campuses, church schools, and educational organizations seeking practical ways to improve safety and preparedness.

Best for:

  • Private schools
  • Charter schools
  • Church schools
  • Small rural schools
  • Training academies
  • Youth programs
  • Educational campuses

Includes:

  • Exterior and interior site assessment
  • Entry point and visitor management review
  • Drop off and pick up flow observations
  • Classroom and hallway considerations
  • Administrative office security review
  • Playground and outdoor area review
  • Camera, lighting, and access control recommendations
  • Emergency action planning observations
  • Lockdown, evacuation, and shelter in place considerations
  • Medical readiness observations
  • Parent/student reunification considerations
  • Staff communication considerations
  • Written vulnerability report
  • Follow up consultation

Optional upgrades:

  • Written school emergency action plan
  • Reunification plan
  • Staff training session
  • Medical readiness plan
  • Camera and access control layout
  • Tabletop exercise
  • Active threat response planning
  • Policy and procedure review

Typical pricing:

School Type Starting Price
Small school / single building $3,500
Medium school / multi-building campus $5,000+
Larger or complex campus Custom quote

Commercial Property Security Assessment

Starting at $2,500

Commercial properties face risk from theft, trespassing, workplace violence, vandalism, unauthorized access, employee safety issues, and operational disruption.

OSS provides commercial security assessments for businesses that want a practical review of their property, procedures, and security posture.

Best for:

  • Small businesses
  • Office buildings
  • Retail spaces
  • Warehouses
  • Storage facilities
  • Mixed use properties
  • Professional offices
  • Industrial shops
  • Gyms and training facilities
  • High value inventory businesses

Includes:

  • Exterior and interior site assessment
  • Entry point and access control review
  • Employee and visitor access review
  • Parking lot and exterior lighting review
  • Camera coverage review
  • Alarm and lock observations
  • Cash, inventory, or asset protection considerations
  • Staff safety considerations
  • Opening and closing procedure observations
  • Emergency action planning observations
  • Written vulnerability report
  • Follow up consultation

Optional upgrades:

  • Camera, lighting, and access control layout
  • Workplace violence prevention consultation
  • Employee safety training
  • Emergency action plan
  • Vendor quote review
  • Implementation support
  • Follow up site visit
  • Annual reassessment

Typical pricing:

Property Type Starting Price
Small business / office / retail space $2,500
Warehouse / storage / multi-use property $3,500+
Multi-building or higher-risk property $5,000+
Complex commercial site Custom quote

Community Facility Security Assessment

Starting at $1,500

OSS can also assess community oriented facilities that do not fit neatly into residential, church, school, or commercial categories.

Best for:

  • Nonprofits
  • Community centers
  • Youth organizations
  • Camps
  • Retreat centers
  • Training facilities
  • Event spaces
  • Volunteer organizations

Includes:

  • Site assessment
  • Entry point review
  • Parking and exterior approach review
  • Staff and volunteer safety considerations
  • Emergency planning observations
  • Medical readiness observations
  • Camera, lighting, and communication recommendations
  • Written vulnerability report
  • Follow up consultation

Typical pricing:

Facility Type Starting Price
Small facility / single building $1,500
Medium facility / multiple use areas $2,500+
Large or complex property Custom quote