DHS Considering Protections to Prevent Violence Against Places of Worship

DHS Considering Protections to Prevent Violence Against Places of Worship
The Department of Homeland Security auditorium in Chicago, Illinois on Feb. 22, 2017. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a list of recommendations focused on preventing violence against faith-based communities, after a spate of attacks at synagogues, churches, and other places of worship.

Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf has asked agency heads, in a memorandum obtained by media outlets, to come up with a plan to bolster security at places of worship and protect faith-based groups from violent targeted attacks.