Safety and Security

Safety and Security2024-11-08T13:42:24-05:00

RESOURCES

The DHS Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign aimed at combating human trafficking through public awareness, education, and partnerships.  They leverage partnerships with the private sector, NGOs, law enforcement, and state/local authorities to maximize national public engagement on anti-human trafficking efforts.  To receive their monthly newsletter featuring new resources, events, and human trafficking-related news, subscribe at dhs.gov/blue-campaign/ccht-chronicle; email the Blue Campaign at bluecampaign@hsi.dhs.gov.

Power of Hello (translated in several languages) – promotes vigilance so alert personnel can spot suspicious activity and report it.  Uses the OHNO approach, Observe the situation, initiate a Hello if safe to do so, Navigate the risk, and Obtain help/report.

CISA offers several physical security resources related to active shooter preparedness, conflict prevention, securing public gatherings, and protecting houses of worship.

If You See Something, Say Something®: DHS’s If You See Something, Say Something® campaign is a national campaign whose mission is to raise public awareness in recognizing signs that may indicate a potential nexus to terrorism; and reporting suspicious activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Security Planning Workbook – educates and guides users through the process of gathering critical information necessary to develop a foundational security plan.

Project Upskill: Cybersecurity Training: Provides how-to guides that give insight into a particular cybersecurity threat or vulnerability and a walkthrough to mitigate the risk.  It is suggested to tackle one or two topics at a time to make your workload manageable.

Protecting Places of Worship: Six steps to enhance security against targeted violence

Protecting Houses of Worship: Perimeter Security Considerations Infographic – discusses the layered security approach using inner, middle, and outer perimeters.

Swatting Calls and Hoax Threats Targeting Faith Communities

Resources for Leaders of Faith-Based Communities, Organizations, and Institutions to Protect Against Targeted Violence: DHS, along with our partners at all levels of government, continue to help community leaders prepare for and respond to a range of public safety challenges.  This site holds a variety of DHS resources that may be helpful to leaders of faith-based communities, organizations, and institutions when facing heightened threats of targeted violence and terrorism.