Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 10 June 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. 

DC prepares for Trump’s military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

The AP News article reports that former President Donald Trump is planning to hold a military-themed parade in Washington, D.C., on his 79th birthday, June 14, 2025. The event dubbed the “Salute to America 250 Parade,” is set to feature military bands, flyovers, and other patriotic displays. Organized by a Trump-aligned nonprofit, the event has raised security concerns, especially given the involvement of active-duty military elements and the proximity to the White House and Capitol. The Secret Service is working with local and federal agencies to coordinate safety measures. Critics view the event as a politicization of the military, while supporters say it’s a celebration of patriotism and American history.

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Analyst Comments: The planned “Salute to America 250 Parade” on June 14, 2025, spearheaded by former President Donald Trump, carries significant political and security implications. Critics argue that involving active-duty military elements in an event organized by a Trump-aligned nonprofit risks politicizing the military, potentially undermining the longstanding tradition of military neutrality in American politics. The event’s location near the White House and Capitol adds layers of security complexity, requiring careful coordination among the Secret Service, local law enforcement, and federal agencies to manage crowd control and potential threats. Recent protests in Los Angeles related to similar political events have highlighted the potential for unrest, prompting authorities to prepare for heightened demonstrations in Washington, D.C., around the parade date. It is important to remain vigilant and be aware of where protest may be occurring in your area.

British girl who took life was radicalized by U.S. neo-Nazis, inquest says

 An inquest in the UK has revealed that 16-year-old Rhianan Rudd, who tragically took her own life in May 2022 at a children’s home, was radicalized by two American neo-Nazis. The Chief Coroner of England and Wales, Alexia Durran, concluded that both Mallaburn, Rudd’s mother’s former partner with a history of violence, and Chris Cook, a U.S. white supremacist jailed in 2023 for terrorism, significantly influenced her extremist views. Rudd, who had autism, became obsessed with fascism, even carving a swastika into her forehead, and had downloaded material about making bombs and 3D guns. Despite being investigated by UK authorities, including MI5, and being referred to the counter-radicalization scheme Prevent, Rudd’s radicalization continued. Her mother, Emily Carter, believes that the prolonged investigations by police and MI5 contributed to her daughter’s distress and death.

Analyst Comments: The case of Rhianan Rudd underscores the complex and transnational nature of online radicalization, particularly among vulnerable youth. Her exposure to extremist ideologies through U.S.-based neo-Nazis highlights the challenges in monitoring and mitigating the influence of foreign actors on domestic radicalization processes. The involvement of U.S. individuals in her radicalization raises questions about the effectiveness of international cooperation in countering online extremism. Importantly, this case also highlights the crucial role of bystanders, friends, family members, educators, and community members in identifying early signs of radicalization. Those close to at-risk individuals are often the first to notice behavioral changes, expressions of extremist beliefs, or isolation. Early intervention by bystanders can be lifesaving, offering opportunities to connect vulnerable individuals with support networks before radicalization deepens. Resources like the U.S. Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, and various mental health and community outreach initiatives provide tools and guidance for bystanders to safely report concerns and seek help.

Resources:

• Bystanders are key to countering terrorism
• US Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators
• If You See Something, Say Something

Weekly Security Spring EP 114. Protests and a disrupted hostile event

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.

This week’s Security Sprint discusses:

• A disrupted hostile event and recognizing concerning behaviors
• The LA protests

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 Podcasts.