Aug 23: Safety & Security Tips for Houses of Worship

August 23 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Learn Safety and Security Tips for Your House of Worship

In response to the attack on the Sikh Center in Wisconsin recently, the Louiswville Metro Police Department shared with leaders of several houses of worship the following safety and security tips:

http://paths2peace.org/Houses_of_Worship.html  

SAFETY AND SECURITY TIPS FOR YOUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP

This information provided by the Louisville Metro Police Department

 

WATCH FOR:

• Individuals videotaping or photographing facility or congregation during normal meeting and prayer times.
• Individuals approaching the facility and attempting to "test" side doors (attempting to locate unlocked doors) not in common use.
• Non specific calls about times of services/prayers, which appear to be by individuals not familiar with the faith.
• Individuals making unusual and unwanted contact with members/parishioners following a service (proselytizing).

Please report any suspicious persons, their vehicle descriptions and, if possible, license plates as quickly as possible so uniformed officers can make contact with the subject.  The more information law enforcement gets in the first call always helps determine how successful they are in identifying, locating and interviewing suspicious persons.  

To report an incident or for more information contact the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) at 502-574-7111 or 502-574-2111 or contact your local law enforcement agency.