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Protecting Houses of Worship

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Today, houses of worship face a unique set of safety and security challenges that we’re there just a few years ago.  This video offers an introspective look into 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. ( Video by CISA Office of External Affairs/Released) Date: Nov 06, 2019