About Us

Our CEO
Our Team

Our Values


Our C.E.O.

Robert Cirtin possesses qualifications that enable him to bring a unique perspective to church safety and security issues.

Twenty-three years of experience in law enforcement and investigations.

Served in full-time church ministry.

President of Robert Cirtin Investigations, a professional investigative and consulting firm, established in 1991, that has provided services to churches and religious organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

Also since 1991, Robert has served as assistant professor of criminal justice and Director of the Criminal Justice program at Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri.

Having written several articles on church safety and security issues, Robert’s latest project is his new book Church Safety and Security, A Practical Guide, published by CSS Publishing Company.

Robert holds a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Bible College, Springfield, Missouri.

Throughout his law enforcement and investigative career, Robert has completed several police academies and various law enforcement training.

  • Robert frequently serves as guest lecturer and has given presentations to a variety of professional and educational organizations.
  • Member of the Springfield (Missouri) Area Chamber of Commerce.
  • Member of Rotary Club of Springfield (Missouri) – Southeast Club.
  • Serves on several state and local community boards and commissions.
  • Member of the Missouri State Investigators Association
  • Certified as a police officer by the Missouri Department of Public Safety
  • Certified as an investigator by The Council of State Governments
  • Professional member of the American Criminal Justice Association.
  • Established Safe at Church, L.L.C. to assist churches in providing a safe environment in which people can worship God

Our Team

Our team of consultants and investigators have a proven track record of success. We are a group of professionals committed to the same high standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence that have become a tradition with Robert Cirtin Investigations and Safe at Church.

We possess a unique combination of experience, education, and commitment to God that can be a valuable resource for churches regarding issues of church safety and security.

Our diverse backgrounds and experiences enable us to conduct virtually any type of investigation under a variety of circumstances. We are accustomed to being involved in sensitive and confidential matters. We are trained and experienced in the techniques of interviewing, collecting and processing evidence, rules of evidence, legalities of conducting investigations, surveillance, covert investigations, and report writing.

Our Values

Commitment to God – Every staff member and investigator associated with Safe at Church is a committed Christian who endeavor to live a life pleasing to God. God has blessed us in a variety of ways, and we believe His call to be a benefit to churches, church leadership, and denominational organizations.

Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical and moral codes and biblical principles. Our team demonstrates honesty and fairness in serving our clients and all individuals with whom we interact.

Respect - Everyone deserves to be treated with courtesy and dignity, and we endeavor to treat people as we would want to be treated. We strive to apply the question “what would Jesus do?” to every aspect of our lives and our conduct.

Dedication - Our progress and success are based on our individual contributions as well as our collective abilities. The result is many people working diligently toward a common goal – the satisfaction of our clients.

Competency - We value the ability and desire to do the job right. Safe at Church, L.L.C. is a collection of hard-working and motivated professionals who consistently put forth their best effort.

Courage - We accept the challenge to do what is right every time, in every situation.