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Sign up for Our Protecting Places of Worship Weeks of Action Virtual Events - September 20th thru September 27th!
DHS is committed to supporting efforts that maintain safe and secure places of worship and related facilities while sustaining an open and welcoming environment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency(CISA), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS Office of Partnerships and Engagement, DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Justice and others are providing resources and engagement opportunities that assist places of worship in securing physical as part of National Preparedness Month and supports the implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
See details for the upcoming events below!
Wednesday, Sept. 20th @12PM EDT
CISA Introduction to Bomb Threat Management Webinar
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Introduction to Bomb Threat Management provides an overview of bomb threat, emergency planning, and instruction regarding how to evaluate and respond to both bomb threats and suspicious items.
For additional information on future Office for Bombing Prevention training events, contact obptraining@cisa.dhs.gov
Wednesday, Sept. 20th @2PM EDT
CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Active Shooter Preparedness provides an actionable framework to enhance security in places of worship in a manner that sustains an open and welcoming environment for the community to peaceably worship.
Tuesday, September 27th @11AM EDT
CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar
For additional information on future Active Shooter Preparedness training events, contact ASWorkshop@cisa.dhs.gov
Thursday, Sept. 21st @ 12PM EDT
Mass Casualty/Active Shooter Impact & Recovery Seminar Series: Negotiating Mid- to Long-Term Recovery Webinar
Mass Casualty / Active Shooter Impact & Recovery Seminar Series: Negotiating Mid to Long Term Recovery is for members of the private sector interested in enhancing their organizational preparedness before a mass casualty or active shooter incident.
Thursday, Sept. 21st @2:00PM EDT
CISA’s Tabletop Exercise Package Workshop on Faith-Based Situation Manuals Webinar
****Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)Tabletop Exercise Package (CTEP) Workshop on Faith-Based Situation Manuals will focus on a faith-based CTEP in support of the Protecting Places of Worship Week of Action.
Wednesday, Sept. 27 @ 2PM EDT
CISA Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items Webinar
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items introduces the faith-based community to recognizing and responding to suspicious behaviors and activities related to terrorist or criminal activities.
For additional information on future Office for Bombing Prevention training events, contact obptraining@cisa.dhs.gov
Protecting Places of Worship Guidance
Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence
Resources for Protecting Houses of Worship
For faith-based communities, it is crucial to ensure safety and security while maintaining a welcoming environment. Learn more by accessing the latest resources below.
Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
The Prevention Resource Finder provides stakeholders with information on the resources needed to help prepare for and prevent targeted violence and terrorism across our country. Resources on the website include community support resources; grant funding opportunities; information-sharing platforms; evidence-based research; and training opportunities for communities to reduce the risk of targeted violence, including hate-based targeted violence.
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The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at dhs.gov/faith.
The DHS Partnerships Center does not endorse any non-governmental organizations, entities or services.
DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov
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