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.
Vincent J. Bove, CPP, is a national speaker and author on issues critical to America. Bove is a recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for combating crime and violence and is a former confidant of the New York Yankees. His newest book is “Listen to Their Cries.” For more information, see www.vincentbove.com
