Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 21 August 2023

Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 21 August 2023

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.

FAITH-BASED SECURITY HEADLINE
Friday Prayers in Washington DC Masjid Muhammad Interrupted by Bomb Threat

A fake bomb threat caused a major disruption at the Mohammed Mosque (Masjid Muhammad) in Washington, D.C. during Friday prayers, raising significant concerns within the local community. However, rapid and effective action taken by law enforcement ensured the safety of the congregation, as it was swiftly determined that the threat was baseless.


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BREAKING: CAIR Urges Stepped Up Security for D.C. Mosque Following Bomb Threat

MA: Police: Bomb threat at Temple Beth Zion in Brookline believed to be hoax call

JEWISH CENTER AND SYNAGOGUE IN ATLANTA EVACUATED AFTER BOMB THREAT

GA: Antisemitic posters distributed in Marietta, police say

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CA: Jewish Federation: “No indications of antisemitic motivations” in Pico Kosher Burglaries

UK: Holy Rood church: Vandals ransack history Swindon church

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Church preacher receives death threats by group calling themselves Turkish Revenge Brigade

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Over 100 arrested after churches burned in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations

Pakistani Christians hold Sunday services at churches burnt by mob

Christians Attacked and Bible Torn in Church Attack in Delhi During Sunday Service

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California shop owner shot dead over LGBTQ+ Pride flag displayed at store

Biden-Harris Administration Launches SchoolSafety.gov Awareness Campaign

US Secret Service – EVENT REMINDER: Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment on August 24, 2023. Register Here!

National Weather Service

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This DAP highlights – a bomb threat impacting a prayer service in DC on Friday. Every 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.