Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 24 September 2025

These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters. 

At least 3 hurt in shooting at Dallas ICE facility

On Wednesday morning, a shooting occurred at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, Texas. According to law enforcement sources, at least one victim is dead and two others injured. The shooter was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and is reported dead. Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at DHS said, “we know our ICE law enforcement was not injured but we are not sure about local security and other local law enforcement”. DHS Kristi Noem noted motive remains unknown.

Analyst Comments: The shooting at the Dallas ICE field office shows the persistent risk of violence targeting government facilities and federal personnel. While the motive is still unclear, the incident highlights concern about lone actor violence and potential anti-government or anti-immigration sentiment as driving factors. Security professionals should monitor for copycat threats, increased online chatter, or retaliatory rhetoric tied to this event. Facilities housing federal agencies should consider reviewing access controls, emergency actions plan, and coordination procedures with local law enforcement.

Major Hurricane Gabrielle eyes Azores; other tropical threats could bring US impacts soon

Major Hurricane Gabrielle is currently moving eastward toward the Azores after passing near Bermuda. Although it’s weakening, it still poses risks to the islands, with tropical conditions expected to arrive Thursday and Friday, including strong winds and coastal flooding. Beyond Gabrielle, meteorologists are closely watching two emerging tropical disturbances in the Atlantic. One of those could develop into a named storm and potentially threaten the U.S. East Coast by later this week. Meanwhile, the other system is expected to move toward Bermuda. The article notes that hurricane season activity is intensifying, with more waves and tropical systems forming westward from Africa.

Analyst Comments: Hurricane Gabrielle and the additional tropical systems forming in the Atlantic highlight the continued volatility of this year’s hurricane season. While Gabrielle’s direct U.S. threat appears limited as it tracks toward the Azores, the other disturbances bear close monitoring given their potential impact to the East Coast in the coming days. This uptick in storm activity aligns with climatologists’ warnings of heightened Atlantic season driven by warm ocean waters. Organizations and communities along the East Coast may consider reviewing preparedness plans, ensure communications are ready, and monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center and local emergency management agencies.

Security Sprint EP 128. Telecom risk, Ransomware, Cybersecurity legislation, and physical security threats

The Gate 15 Security Sprint is a weekly rundown of the week’s notable all-hazards security news, risks and threats and some of the key focus areas for organizations to consider behind the headlines. Gate 15 team members discuss physical security, cybersecurity, natural hazards, health threats and other issues across our environment.

In this week’s Weekly Security Sprint Dave and Andy covered the following topics:

• TribalNet: Casino-systems suppliers protecting operations from cyberattacks
• TribalNet: AI main focus of tribal technology conference
• TribalNet 2025: Cybersecurity Is Central to IT Modernization for Tribes
• The Gate 15 Interview EP 62: Justine Bone, Executive Director, Crypto ISAC

The above Gate 15 Weekly Security Sprint website also provides links to many security-related items of interest.

Information on other Gate 15 podcasts can be found at Podcast.