Description
This guide introduces foundational benchmarks for implementing simple cost-effective measures to bolster security for the protection of houses of worship while preserving their open and welcoming environments.
An online guide produced by the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with multiple leaders and security experts from interfaith groups and several other DHS programs, the Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communitiesis the first in a series of impending related documents geared toward industry partners. The series is a set of physical security practices that houses of worship and related facilities can use to reduce security risks to their congregations.
Features
- Risk assessment
- Evaluation criteria
- Mitigation strategies
- Glossary
- List of Resources
Recommended Audience
Clergy and lay leaders
Cost
Free
Practical Applications
- Learn to evaluate your congregation's safety strategy.
- Teach your congregation key terms in security practice.
- Explore an extensive list of congregational resources focused on physical security.
