Palmetto Safe Solutions, LLC
Palmetto Safe Solutions, LLC
A safer church starts with a prepared team.
Practical training, risk assessments, and safety planning that protect your people while preserving the welcoming heart of your ministry.
Where Does Your Church Need Help?
Choose the service that best matches your church’s next safety priority.
RISK & VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS
Identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your church's safety.
IN-PERSON TRAINING
Practical training for staff, volunteers, congregation members, and safety teams.
PSS ONLINE ACADEMY
Flexible training your team can complete on their schedule.
CHURCH SAFETY TEAM CERTIFICATION COURSE
ONLINE TRAINING
10 comprehensive lessons designed to equip your team with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to protect your church and respond in any situation.
- Self-paced Online Access
- 10 Comprehensive Lessons
- Quizzes & Final Certification
- Downloadable Resources
- For Churches of Any Size
HOW PREPARED IS YOUR CHURCH?
Free Church Safety Readiness Guide
A practical 10-point check and 30-day action worksheet for church leaders. Enter your name and email to receive the free PDF.
WHY PALMETTO SAFE SOLUTIONS
Led by retired law enforcement and security professional Wayne Nesbitt, Palmetto Safe Solutions is committed to helping churches build safer environments through practical training, proven strategies, and a heart for ministry. While churches are our primary focus, Palmetto Safe Solutions also provides safety training, security assessments, emergency planning, and CPR/AED services for businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
WHY CHURCHES TRUST US
- 25+ Years in Law Enforcement & Security
- Professional training — ALERRT, ASIS, and ALICE certified
- International experience — former U.S. Embassy security manager
- Church-focused — practical and faith-sensitive
WHAT CHURCH LEADERS SAY
"Palmetto Safe Solutions delivered life-changing training." - Taylor, Youth Director, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia, SC
“Palmetto Safe Solutions helped our church build a safety team from the ground up. Their training was clear, practical, and ministry‑focused.”
— Pastor Marcus H., Columbia, SC"If your church is looking to improve safety, training, and emergency preparedness, check out Palmetto Safe Solutions. Great people doing important work." - Steve K., Safety Leader, New Life Christian Outreach, Lugoff, SC
"Life-changing training. I feel very prepared after Palmetto Safe Solutions training." - TJ Nagel, Business Development Corp., Columbia, SC
READY TO BUILD A SAFER CHURCH?
Get started today with training, resources, and support you can trust.
Build a Complete Church Safety System in Days, Not Months
Build a practical church safety system with ready-to-use templates, checklists, and planning tools—without starting from a blank page.
Digital download: 16 PDF resources in one ZIP. No physical items are shipped.
INCLUDES
1. 30-Day Church Safety Team Startup Plan
2. Church Safety Team Role Description Template
3. Pre-Service Safety Briefing Checklist
4. Church Safety Team Training Record
5. Active Threat Response Checklist
6. Church Safety Walkthrough & Risk Assessment Checklist
7. De-Escalation Quick Reference Card
8. Emergency Contact Information Worksheet
9. First 10 Steps for Church Safety Leaders
10. Post-Incident Review Checklist
11. Incident Report Form
12. A Guide to Church Background Checks
13. House of Worship Risk Assessment & Safety Inspection Form
14. Church Safety Checklist
15. 10-Point Church Readiness Checklist
Everything You Need to Strengthen Your Church Safety Program
Contact Us Today
South Carolina's Trusted Partner for Active Threat Response & Risk Assessments
info@
palmettosafesolutions.com 
803-714-3912
