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.
Follow Up to Magdeburg Christmas Market Vehicle Ramming Attack
German police contacted suspect weeks before Christmas market attack
Yahoo!news reports:
On Monday, Tamara Zieschang, the interior minister of the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, told lawmakers in Magdeburg that police met the man twice – in September 2023 and October 2024 – to warn him about his behaviour.
Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry of the northern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern said that Taleb A became known to authorities as a potential suspect in 2015.
Related Articles:
- German authorities received tipoffs last year about the suspect in Christmas market attack
- Saudi warnings about market attack suspect were ignored
- Saudi doctor who crashed into German Christmas market, killing at least 5, is an anti-Islam activist: report
- Heightened security at Strasbourg Christmas market after attack in Germany
- German Christmas market ramming is the latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons
Analyst Comments:
Vehicle ramming attacks continue to be a low-cost and low-tech method used by terrorist organizations and violent individuals.
Despite the lack of actions by authorities before the most recent Christmas market attack, See Something, Say Something remains one of the best ways to prevent an attack. The 18 December 2024 Daily Awareness Post detailed how to recognize the signs of a future attack.
When holding outdoor events, Faith-Based Organizations should consider security measures to prevent a vehicle attack. CISA’s Vehicle Ramming Mitigation website provides guidance to protect against vehicle ramming incidents.
Individuals attending outdoor events should always be aware of their surrounds and have two ways to exit the gathering.
Season’s Greetings
Even with all the issues around the world, the Daily Awareness Post team wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. May you and your families have a faithful, peaceful, and fulfilling holiday.
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