Security for Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Organizations Announced
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan announced a new Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) tasking that is focused on the security and resiliency of houses of worship and faith-based organizations across the country.
“The right to practice our respective religions free from interference or fear is one of our Nation’s most fundamental and indelible rights. That is why I have tasked HSAC with evaluating how DHS can work with houses of worship and faith-based groups to prevent and ensure protection from acts of violence. Worshiping free from fear is a basic and essential right we must defend and I look forward to receiving the committee's critical feedback,” Acting Secretary McAleenan said.