Protecting NYC Houses of Worship: A National Model

Police stand near the entrance to the building where two children were attacked with a knife in an East New York neighborhood apartment building elevator on June 4, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Although houses of worship in New York City, and throughout America must have a welcoming and serene environment, this must always be balanced with sound security measures.

It is a different world and not making efforts to enhance security in houses of worship is naïve, irresponsible, and irrational.