January 2021
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Incidents of Note:
January
- 17-Jan | Hackers Shut Down Atlanta Synagogue Website – Atlanta, GA.
- 9-Jan | Explosive Device – Stockton, CA.
- 8-Jan | Vandals Ransack Hughes Springs Church, Other East Texas Churches – Tyler, TX.
- 8-Jan | Knife Incident at Mosque – Calgary, Canada
- 7-Jan |String of Burglaries – Panola, MS
- 4-Jan |Proud Boys Leader Arrested – DC
- 4-Jan |Woman Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Bomb – San Jacinto, CA.
- 3-Jan |Pastor Shot to Death – Winona, TX
December
- 30-Dec | Employee Accused of Terrorist Threat – Jennings, MO.
- 30-Dec | Fire at Congregation Beth Israel Appears Intentionally Set – Portland, OR.
- 30-Dec | Church Funds Stolen – Port Allegany, PA.
- 29-Dec | Church Leaders Believe They Were Targeted – Jacksonville, FL.
- 18-Dec | FBI Offers Reward in Church Arson – San Francisco, CA.
- 14-Dec | DC Police Seeking Church Vandals After Weekend Clashes – DC
- 11-Dec | Scams Continue to Plague Churches – Butler, PA.
- 11-Dec | Fire Ravages Church – Anna, TX.
- 10-Dec | Synagogue Vandalized – Davenport, IA.
- 7-Dec | Car Ransacked in Church Parking Lot – Lincoln, NE.
- 7-Dec | Rash of Burglaries at Rural Churches – Purdue, MO.
- 6-Dec | Fire Causes Extensive Smoke Damage – Arlington Heights, IL.
- 6-Dec | Church Bank Account Hacked – Davenport, IA
- 3-Dec | Churches Burglarized of Estimated $8,000 – Evansville, IN.
- 3-Dec |Money Stolen from Charity Fund – Woodstock, IL
November
- 29-Nov | LFA During Church Services – Waterloo, IO.
- 28-Nov | Relief Trailer Stolen – Jacksonville, NC.
Resources
The Church Safety and Security Threat AssessmentTool
In this day and time having a plan for an attack is a must. This resource guide developed by Pasquotank County NC will help you develop a plan and assess your risk.View Resource Guide
Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide
In theHouses of Worship Security Guide, CISA analyzed ten years of targeted attacks on houses of worship to provide context to the enterprise-wide security recommendations outlined in the previous chapters. The case studies reviewed are examples of the breadth of threats a house of worship faces daily. From physical attacks such as active shooter incidents, arsons,or bombings to less visible cyberattacks, a house of worship should be vigilant in its security practices.
Churches, by their nature, have an “open door” policy during worship services, so anyone willing to worship God and hear the good news of the gospel of Christ will be welcomed. But some who come to church may have different agendas.
The Role of Ushers (And Others in Ministries)
Greeters, ushers, ministers, teachers, and staff all share responsibility for the safety and security of the congregation.They are all on the front line of engaging with people that are coming to our churches.
Active Shooter Workshop Participant
What can you do? How can you respond? What about the victims? The answers to these questions and more can be found using theActive Shooter Workshop information presented by theCybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency.
Faith Based Organizations – Houses of Worship
As citizens of all faiths come together to worship, engage in religious and social gatherings, and participate in community events safety and security should always be a part of the planning process. This page offers focused resources and tools designed to improve FBO-HOW safety and security.
DHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives
The Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (DHS Center) fosters partnerships between government and faith and community-based organizations to increase the nation’s resilience by creating trust, developing relationships, and sealing handshakes.
Available Training
Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide
On October 27, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the InfraGard National Capital Region held aFaith-Based Security and Safety Symposium webinarto discuss best practices and risk mitigation strategies for protecting houses of worship amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Report Suspicious Activity
Click on the link below to submit a suspicious activity report directly to the Virginia Fusion Center.
877-4VA-TIPS
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Awareness through information sharing
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