This DAP highlights – ODNI report – Uyghur Genocide and Concentrated Reeducation Camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China / Gate 15’s Weekly Security Sprint EP 89 - Post election texts, terror arrests and threats, and compromised emails / USCIRF hearing – Addressing Entities of Particular Concern: Non-State Actors and Egregious Violations of Religious Freedom. DAP also has More Faith-Based Stories and Select All-Hazard Stories. 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.
Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 13 May 2024
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Faith-Based Security Headlines
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.
Abbeville: Parishioners stop teen armed with rifle from entering church during Mass
WBAY in Louisiana reports:
“A tragedy may have narrowly been avoided at a Louisiana church, where police say a teen armed with a rifle was stopped by parishioners from getting inside as dozens of children were making their First Communion.
Abbeville Police Chief Mike Hardy says the 16-year-old suspect was interviewed by officers then taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation. He is charged with terrorizing and two counts of possession of a firearm by a juvenile.
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Authorities say the parishioners who stopped the teen from entering the church likely saved lives.”
Related Articles:
- Abbeville church evacuated during mass; 1 person taken into custody
- Louisiana parishioners stop teen armed with rifle from entering first Communion Mass
Analyst Comments:
This incident shows that attacks of houses of worship do not always need to end in tragedy.
Faith-Based Organizations should consider reviewing the following resources to protect their houses of worship and other facilities.
- Violence Prevention Through De-escalation | CISA Video
- Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities (cisa.gov)
- Protecting Houses of Worship | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
- White Paper: The Hostile Event Attack Cycle (HEAC), 2021 Update (gate15.global)
- PDF: HEAC-Series_2021
Additionally, Faith-Based ISAO’s website provides resources in the Resource Library, including information on Securing Facilities and People.
Bomb Squad at Clearlake Baptist Church-Packaged Marked “Bomb” with Swastikas Brought Inside
The Space Coast Rocket reports:
“The Clearlake Baptist Church in Cocoa, FL was evacuated this morning when a member found a package by the front door, covered in swastikas and the word “bomb.” According to the family of the church’s pastor, the member brought the package inside the building after it was found.”
Related Article:
Analyst Comments:
Suspicious or threatening packages should not be brought into your facility. Faith-Based Organizations can find additional suspicious package guidance in the following resources.
- The US Postal Service Inspectors provide Poster 84 – Suspicious Mail or Packages to help identify suspicious packages.
- 28-page Bomb Threat Guide from CISA and the FBI.
- Campus Security 9 Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response Considerations
- CISA’s Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) provides a wide range of resources and training.
Campus Protest and Related Headlines
- The network behind campus antisemitism
- A Chaotic Night at U.C.L.A. Raises Questions About Police Response
- GW: Majority Of University Protesters Arrested Weren’t Even Students, Police Say
- Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as US college graduations are marked by defiant acts
- University of California-Berkeley grads disrupt commencement with anti-Israel protests
- Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech amid wave of graduation antiwar protests
- VCU students walk out of commencement protesting Youngkin speech
- Pro-Israel vandals spray paint NYC home of Columbia protester: ‘Never again’
- Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray painted on roof
- Florida student protesters admit they are ‘anti-Jewish’
- BREAKING: CAIR Files Civil Rights Complaint Seeking Apology, Policy Changes on Behalf of Md. Student Following Reported Assaults, Forced Hijab Removal
- CAIR-LA Condemns UC Irvine Administration’s Academic Retaliation Against Students Involved in Peaceful Anti-Genocide Encampments
- CAIR-LA Calls for Chapman University Probe Into Man Who Violently Threatened Anti-Genocide Protesters, Demands University Take Action To Protect Students
- CAIR-AZ Welcomes Firing of Arizona Professor for Allegedly Harassing Muslim Woman at Protest, Calls for Arrest
- Antisemitic graffiti found at King amid student walkout for Gaza
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Vandals spoil exterior of Fall Branch church
Three men arrested for trespassing at Fresno temple explain why they posted signs
Michigan Political Party Disperses Anti-Jewish Caricature
California neighborhoods flooded with antisemitic flyers
Police: Rockland County teens face hate crime charges for yelling antisemitic slurs
Hateful vandalism at DeKalb County cemetery sparks frustration
House, Senate pass bill that makes it a Class C felony to desecrate a house of worship
Authorities investigate alleged antisemitic incident in front of Metro Detroit synagogue
Cousin of extremist rabbi Kahane charged after ramming woman at NY anti-Israel protest
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Churches serve as shelters as Brazil floods displace over 500K
Ascension: ‘Systems Are Being Restored’ After Cyberattack
Washington AG Says Catholic Church Stonewalling Sex Abuse Investigation
Court rules North Carolina Catholic school could fire gay teacher who announced his wedding online
Nigeria: Gunmen attempt to kidnap students at Catholic school, security guard shot
Canadian police announce arrest of 4th Indian suspect in killing of Sikh activist
Fire destroys 123-year-old church in Greenwood, B.C.
Sweden: Eurovision Song Contest sees boos, cheers and tighter security for Israel’s contestant and Eurovision Competition Rife with Antisemitism from Protestors and Performers
Italy: Protests erupt around papal event, but Francis wasn’t the target
Select All-Hazards Stories
Three Individuals Facing Federal Charges For Swatting Activities
Illinois man who allegedly shot neighbor, a white woman with Black sons, charged with hate crime
Stickers Promoting White Supremacist Groups Seen in Green River and Rock Springs
7 juveniles charged in Niantic vandalism hate speech spree
US Dept of State: Information for U.S. Citizens in the Middle East and Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 10, 2024) (10 May)
Secret Hamas Files Show How It Spied on Everyday Palestinians
Report: Miss Israel Threatened, Harassed in NYC for Identifying Herself as IDF
Sixteen Year Old Who Allegedly Vandalized NYC WWI Memorial During Anti-Israel Protest Arrested
Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Threats Across the Northern Gulf Coast States National Weather Service
Strong Flare Erupts from Sun and Sun Releases 2 Strong Flares and The Solar Storm Fried GPS Systems Used by Some Farmers, Stalling Planting
Fact Sheet: USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread of H5N1
Rise of drug-resistant superbugs could make Covid pandemic look ‘minor’, expert warns
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Maryland fire department falls victim to $200,000 ambulance scam
Rarible (Eventbrite) Email Scam
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Exclusive: Homeland Security ramping up ‘with intensity’ to respond to election threats
Criminal Society Emerges: New Alliance Targets Israel and Allies in Retaliation for Gaza Conflict
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