In support of September’s National Preparedness Month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dedicates national weeks of action, encouraging faith-based and community organizations to safeguard people and places through partnerships with local emergency managers and first responders. The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in partnership with DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, DHS Office of Partnership Engagement, DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, FEMA, the Department of Justice and other federal partners are providing resources and engagement opportunities that assist places of worship in securing physical spaces and their community. The 2024 weeks of action will include virtual workshops for the faith community and private sector.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and interagency partners, invites you to a webinar for the faith-based community.
This webinar will provide participants with a threat briefing during the period of Fall religious observances and the “Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action”. In addition, federal partners will share practical tools and resources to help strengthen the safety and security of places of worship & community spaces.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please note that this webinar will be closed to the press.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024: – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, invites you to a webinar for the faith-based community as part of the “Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action.
This two-hour webinar provides information and best practices that can enhance emergency action planning capabilities applicable broadly across sectors and provides considerations to mitigate the impacts of an active shooter incident, while encouraging recovery preparedness in a manner that sustains an open and welcoming environment for the community to peaceably worship in a manner that sustains an open and welcoming environment for the community to peaceably worship.
For additional information on future Active Shooter Preparedness training events, contact ASWorkshop@cisa.dhs.gov
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024: 10:00 AM EDT- *Zoom
Wednesday, September 18, 2024: 10:00 AM EDT-* Zoom
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) invite you to attend the upcoming Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program (AEP) Virtual Concluding Summit on September 17th and 18th.
This program facilitates teams of government analysts, including from the Intelligence Community (IC), and private sector analysts to better understand emerging threats by collaborating on topics of mutual interest. Topic teams publish unclassified analytic deliverables which are sent across the government and private sector and are available to the public. Teams have been asked to present their work at various conferences and association events.
Please share this announcement with colleagues across the public and private sector. We hope you can join!
For additional program information, you can check out our website at https://www.dhs.gov/private-sector-engagement. Please contact the AEP Staff at AEP@hq.dhs.gov with any questions.
*No registration required. Please join Zoom call at the scheduled date and time.
Thursday, September 19, 2024: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT - *Zoom
Thursday, September 26, 2024: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT - *Zoom
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Introduction to Bomb Threat Management provides an overview of bomb threat, emergency planning, and instruction regarding how to evaluate and respond to both bomb threats and suspicious items.
For additional information on future Office for Bombing Prevention training events, contact obptraining@cisa.dhs.gov
*No registration required. Please join Zoom call at the scheduled date and time.
Thursday, September 19, 2024: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT- *Zoom
Tuesday, September 24, 2024: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT- -*Zoom
The Bomb Threat Assessment for Decision Makers Course introduces the participant to types of threats, the threat assessment process, and the implementation of a Bomb Threat Management (BTM) plan. It provides activities for participants to apply specific portions of the risk management process and their newly acquired knowledge about BTM procedures to develop a risk assessment of a bomb threat.
For additional information on future Office for Bombing Prevention training events, contact obptraining@cisa.dhs.gov
*No registration required. Please join Zoom call at the scheduled date and time.
September 19: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT - *Zoom
September 26: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT- *Zoom
The Suspicious Activity Recognition for Bombing Prevention Course provides public safety and security professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify suspicious activity for bombing prevention related to a facility/system or a planned or unplanned event. It includes an introduction to the BOMBER acronym and an overview of baseline behaviors, operational indicators, materials acquisition and storage, bomb-building activities, elicitation, and response. More information is available at Infrastructure Security Division | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
*No registration required. Please join Zoom call at the scheduled date and time.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT - *Zoom
Tuesday, September 24, 2024: 6:00 PM – 7:00PM EDT- *Zoom
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items introduces the faith-based community to recognizing and responding to suspicious behaviors and activities related to terrorist or criminal activities.
For additional information on future Office for Bombing Prevention training events, contact obptraining@cisa.dhs.gov
*No registration required. Please join Zoom call at the scheduled date and time.
 Join us on September 16, 2024, for a CP3 “Prevention Forum” to hear from expert panelists on how they work to cultivate positive, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. You’ll hear about strategies to implement and enhance bystander reporting programs and get access to resources for K-12 education communities
For faith-based communities, it is crucial to ensure safety and security while maintaining a welcoming environment. Learn more by accessing the latest resources below.
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