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Trinity Security Allies provides education and safety training to houses of worship, faith-based schools and non-profits who can not afford the high cost of a security consulting firm. Trinity Security Allies believes that every organization should have access to safety education and training regardless of their ability to pay. Imagine the lives that could be saved in the event of a tragic situation if safety education and training had been provided to all those involved. With domestic violence and mental health issues on the rise, it is best to have a plan in place, and not need it, to ensure the safety of those frequenting your house of worship or non-profit.
Born and raised in Glen Rose, Texas Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and skill sets to the church safety and security industry, founding Trinity Security Allies in 2015 based on the needs of community churches. At age 18, Jim joined the Air Force Reserves later moving to the Norfolk Police Department at age 21. There he spent the next 26 years serving in a multitude of capacities including Vice and Narcotics Investigator, Crisis Negotiation Trainer and Supervisor, Y2K compliant Project Manager and working his last two years as a Patrol Sergeant. After leaving the Norfolk Police Department in 2001, Jim spent time doing worldwide security options analysis and executive protection at the World Bank in Washington D.C. In late 2002, Jim brought his family to Florida where he spent the next four years working with a public safety software company which eventually led him back as a detective for the Belleair Police Department. Jim began working part time with the Belleair Police Department at the start of the ministry and left Belleair Police Department in January 2017. Jim recently served as an auxiliary police officer with the Port Richey Police Department and is currently an adjunct instructor for St. Pete College – instructing legal, crime scene to courtroom classes and lead firearms instructor. Jim started working with churches in 2006 educating them on how to not be a soft target and continued to be the safety consultant for Generations Christian Church in Trinity, FL until December 2023. Jim currently holds the position of Executive Director of Trinity Security Allies, working with churches across the United States in training them on how to protect their congregation. In 1970, when Jim was just age 16, Jim’s father stepped outside their church and killed the deacon that was helping his family because of domestic issues they were having; bringing the tragedy that happened those many years ago full circle in protecting our houses of worship. |
Jim Howard, Executive Director
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Jessica has been involved in the ministry since 2016 learning from Jim by following him around during presentations and volunteering. Since graduating high school with her A.A. Degree from PHSC and currently pursuing a degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in Homeland Security and minoring in Global Conflict Studies and Psychology, Jessica has been slowly doing more and more with the ministry. Now she handles online memberships and notifications, as well as assisting Jim as head research officer for current events and anything related to church safety. Jessica is currently serving an internship with an anti-human trafficking agency, Chains Interrupted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as she continues her degree and work with the ministry.
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Jessica Howard, Chief Information Officer and Online Memberships
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What people are saying about Trinity Security Allies:
"Our police department hired Trinity Security Allies to conduct a church safety seminar for our area churches. I can't speak highly enough about how satisfied we were with the experience. Jim's passion and professionalism were evident. We've received nothing but glowing reviews from the attendees. I'd highly recommend him!" - Eric Hill, Captain Venice Police Department
"Great ministry an eye opener our church safety team have a lot work ahead of us thank you for the blessing of this training. Jim anything, I could do for you or your team don't hesitate." - SFC Javier Torres US Army Land O Lakes, FL
"Quality work! Jim is well versed in this field as a safety instructor; however, mostly he is passionate about the Kingdom of God. Five of us from Cypress Point Community Church attended the Profile Threatening seminar. Our Risk Management Team is young (14 months old) and still learning and tweaking. Thankful for godly leaders like Jim and Trinity Security Allies." Becky Speer, Cypress Point Community Church
"I would like to take the time to thank James for the fantastic security presentation he conducted at my church a few months ago. My name is Monica and I am a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in St. Petersburg, where I currently serve as Security Director. James and I had an immediate spiritual connection and both share a passion for safety in THE CHURCH. In fact it was his passion that led me to ask him to my church. His knowledge and professionalism on the subject of church security is outstanding. He informed us of the necessary changes that would help to make our church a more safer worshiping environment as well as a demonstration that still has members talking. We definitely plan to have James back in the future." - Monica Lamar
"Great ministry an eye opener our church safety team have a lot work ahead of us thank you for the blessing of this training. Jim anything, I could do for you or your team don't hesitate." - SFC Javier Torres US Army Land O Lakes, FL
"Quality work! Jim is well versed in this field as a safety instructor; however, mostly he is passionate about the Kingdom of God. Five of us from Cypress Point Community Church attended the Profile Threatening seminar. Our Risk Management Team is young (14 months old) and still learning and tweaking. Thankful for godly leaders like Jim and Trinity Security Allies." Becky Speer, Cypress Point Community Church
"I would like to take the time to thank James for the fantastic security presentation he conducted at my church a few months ago. My name is Monica and I am a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in St. Petersburg, where I currently serve as Security Director. James and I had an immediate spiritual connection and both share a passion for safety in THE CHURCH. In fact it was his passion that led me to ask him to my church. His knowledge and professionalism on the subject of church security is outstanding. He informed us of the necessary changes that would help to make our church a more safer worshiping environment as well as a demonstration that still has members talking. We definitely plan to have James back in the future." - Monica Lamar