2024 Protecting Places of Worship Weeks of Action Virtual Calendar of Events

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The Protecting Places of Worship National Weeks of Action takes place Sept. 16 – 27, 2024 as part of National Preparedness Month.

Date: September 16, 2024 - September 28, 2024

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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. 

This Protecting Places of Worship Weeks of Action supports implementation of the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism, the Strategic Goal 2.3 of the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, and the impending National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Related Forms of Bias and Discrimination. 

White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s Briefing

The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s Briefing will discuss the progress the Biden-Harris Administration has made to reduce gun violence since President Biden established the first-ever Office of Gun Violence prevention nearly one year ago and asked Vice President Harris to oversee the office. The briefing will be open to any organization or individual interested in learning more. Please share this registration information with your network, including your trusted colleagues and collaborators. 

Webinar Date:

  • September 20: White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s Webinar - 11 a.m. ET - Zoom

Suspicious Activity Recognition 

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.” 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 .

Webinar Dates:

  • September 19: Suspicious Activity Recognition – 9 – 10 a.m. ET - Zoom (direct link)
  • September 26: Suspicious Activity Recognition – 4 – 5 p.m. ET- Zoom (direct link)

Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items

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 course provides participants with a foundational introduction to recognizing and responding to suspicious behaviors and activities related to terrorist or criminal activities. This course also highlights what to do when encountering an unattended or suspicious item and to whom to report it. More information is available at Infrastructure Security Division | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA.

Webinar Dates:

  • September 17: Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items – 11 a.m. – noon ET - Zoom (direct link)
  • September 24: Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items – 6 – 7 p.m. ET - Zoom (direct link)

Introduction to Bomb Threat Management 

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 on bomb threat management. This event will provide an overview of bomb threat and emergency planning and teach you how to evaluate and respond to bomb threats and suspicious items. More information is available at Infrastructure Security Division | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA.

Webinar Dates:

  • September 19: Introduction to Bomb Threat Management – 11 a.m. – noon ET - Zoom (direct link)
  • September 26: Introduction to Bomb Threat Management – 6 – 7 p.m. ET - Zoom (direct link)

Bomb Threat Assessment for Decision Makers  

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 on bomb threat management. This event will provide an overview of bomb threat and emergency planning and teach you how to evaluate and respond to bomb threats and suspicious items. More information is available at Infrastructure Security Division | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA. 

Webinar Dates:

  • September 19: Bomb Threat Assessment for Decision Makers – 2 – 3 p.m. ET – Zoom (direct link)
  • September 24: Bomb Threat Assessment for Decision Makers – 2 – 3 p.m. ET - Zoom (direct link)

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships Presents: Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools

This Forum will be hosted by the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships and moderated by CISA’s School Safety Task Force. Panelists will discuss how school safety experts work to cultivate positive, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments, strategies to implement and enhance bystander reporting programs, and available resources for K-12 education communities.  

Webinar Date:

  • September 16: Creating a Culture of Violence Prevention in K-12 Schools - 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET- Teams

Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program (AEP) Virtual Concluding Summit 

This program facilitates teams of government analysts, including from the Intelligence Community, 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.

Webinar Dates:

  • September 17: 2024 AEP Virtual Concluding Summit - 10 a.m. – Zoom
  • September 18: 2024 AEP Virtual Concluding Summit - 10 a.m. – Zoom

Active Shooter Preparedness 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) aims to build and support active shooter preparedness by empowering critical infrastructure owners and operators to pursue a “whole of community” approach by providing no-cost resources, tools, and training. 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. Additional information and resources may be found at Active Assailant Security Resources | CISA. 

Webinar Date:

  • September 18: Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar PPOW – 2 - 4 p.m. ET – Zoom.

This webinar is co-hosted by the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

DHS Protecting Places of Worship Weeks of Action- Fall Religious Observance Security Briefing 

Topic: Protecting Places of Worship Weeks of Action- Fall Religious Observance Briefing

This webinar is co-hosted by the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and 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. The event is closed to the press. 

Webinar Date:

  • September 19: Fall Religious Observance Security Webinar – 2 – 3:15 p.m. ET - Zoom 

National SeeSay Day

Join the “If You See Something, Say Something®” campaign for an empowering #SeeSayDay webinar to learn how you can spot the signs of suspicious activity, report suspected activity to local authorities, and help prevent terrorism-related crime. Hear from DHS leaders and the campaign team on how to recognize and report potential threats, get involved on #SeeSayDay, access campaign resources, and partner with the campaign. Make a difference in your community by raising awareness on Sept. 25 and beyond.

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Next Generation of Resilience September Exchange

The Resilient Nation Partnership Nations will host its annual “Next Generation of Resilience” event showcasing the work and perspectives of students and young resilience professionals. Featured panelists will share their perspectives on the future of resilience. Partners will be exposed to innovative ideas on natural hazard resilience and climate change. Our next generation practitioners will have the opportunity to share their work and network with established professionals. 

Webinar Date:

  • September 25: Next Generation of Resilience September Exchange - 1 p.m. ET - Zoom

Safety Webinar for Migrant-Serving Non-profit Organizations

Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a webinar for leaders, staff, and volunteers of migrant-serving non-profit organizations. DHS personnel from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FEMA, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will share ways to enhance the safety, security, and resilience of your communities – especially against threats and acts of targeted violence. The webinar will focus on security planning, to include gang violence awareness, for organizations. 

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