Today, houses of worship face a unique set of safety and security challenges that weren't there just a few years ago. This video offers a look at those challenges and demonstrates how law enforcement, houses of worship, and other partners can work together to report suspicious behavior and raise security awareness, while forging positive relationships within the community.

This Webinar provided an overview of:

• the key principles for developing a comprehensive EOP for a house of worship;
• the planning process for developing, implementing, and refining an EOP for a house of worship;
• the form, function, and content of an EOP plan for a house of worship; and
• topics that support emergency operations planning including, but not limited to, key hazards to plan for.

The public has long served as the “eyes and ears” of their communities. Community members support hometown security by being alert and reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement. Telephone calls, online tips, and in-person complaints rank among the top ways law enforcement agencies collect and act on information received from the public. Community members act as force multipliers and are a critical resource in supporting law enforcement’s efforts to prevent crime and terrorism