Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 7 August 2024

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.

Building congregational community safety webinar series launches in August

The United Church of Christ is hosting a Zoom webinar serious open to all faith traditions.

From the United Church of Christ website:

How can congregations build an ecology of community safety that is rooted in care, investing in each other, believing in each other, and trusting each other and the rhythms and cycles around/within us?  What community safety practices can be engaged in now that also help build the world congregations long for?

These questions and more will be explored in an upcoming four-part webinar series called Building Congregational Community Safety. This series launches on Aug. 19, and will continue Sept. 9, 23, and 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

Register here.

Analyst Comments:

Faith-Based Organizations interested in an “ecology of community safety that is rooted in care” should consider attending the webinar.

UK Riots and Disorder Continue

• UK riots: Police prepare for more violence, far-right plan to target 30 locations
• Teen Muslims say they fear for safety over riots
• Muslim leaders urge restraint in response to far-right attacks
• Mosque leaders find moments of hope after violent disorder
• How Muslim counter-protesters went from defending a mosque to attacking a pub
• CounterPoint Brief: Far-Right Riots in the United Kingdom
• Holiday Inn owner urges calm after attacks on two hotels housing asylum seekers
• UK riots: Businesses board up over fears far-right targeting 100 areas today
• MPs want to haul Elon Musk before Parliament after brazen UK riot posts stoke tensions
• Far-Right Riots Fueled by Disinformation Proliferate in the UK After Stabbing Attack
• What other countries say about visiting the UK – as Australia issues travel warning

Analyst Comments:

FB-ISAO provided the resources below in earlier DAPs:

From the Muslim Council of Britain’s website:

MCB Mosque Safety and Security Guidance

July 31, 2024

Following the recent attacks on the Mosque in Southport, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding places of worship. Over the years, the MCB has developed comprehensive guidance to help mosques address and mitigate various security risks, including practical advice on enhancing physical security measures and fostering community vigilance. By providing these tools and resources, we aim to ensure that mosques remain safe and welcoming spaces for all worshippers.

Find our guides below:

• • 6 Step Guide to Keeping Safe  
  • Dealing with intruders   
  • Dealing with harmful mail
  • Dealing with Cyber security

The following resources may be used to prepare for possible attacks:

• Protecting Houses of Worship | CISA (Multiple Resources)
• Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities
• Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson (fema.gov)
• Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship.
• 5 Simple Steps to Save a Life | FEMA’s Until Help Arrives

Also, Faith-Based ISAO’s website provides resources in the Resource Library, including information on Securing Facilities and People.