The Department of Homeland Security released a guide to help churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship be safe from those intent on harming worshippers or damaging property. The need for enhanced faith-based security including security guards has never been greater. Key Points The guide suggests to take these actions: --Conduct a risk assessment [...]
Houses of worship around the country are adding security guards and other security measures to keep their congregations safe. All Faiths Seeking Security Help. Just about every faith has been affected by violence or vandalism. FBI hate crime statistics show that in 2021, 1,590 hate crimes relating to religion were reported. Of those, the majority [...]
A Los Angeles area mosque was recently defaced with hateful words written on the columns of the building. The suspect was caught on camera and was eventually arrested, but it’s this type of crime that keeps those attending services on high alert. Enlisting the services of security guards at religious facilities is one way to [...]
It's always heartbreaking to hear about a fire at a church. Such was the case when a fire caused damage to a nearly 100-year-old church in Watts. While the cause of the fire is unknown, it brings to light the need for church fire prevention and security to protect sanctuaries from harm. Securing Church Property. [...]
Church Security Shaken: Vandals Hit San Juan Capistrano Church (Credit: Mission San Juan Capistrano, Facebook) Sadly, even during the holiday season, churches and other houses of worship are not immune from vandals. Recently, criminals tagged a large wooden door of the 244-year-old Mission San Juan Capistrano in Orange County—a church that dates back to 1776 [...]
