Written for staff members of houses of worship, law enforcement, and safety professionals, this book provides a clear understanding of current security incidents and trends involving houses of worship and teaches them how to mitigate their vulnerabilities. Explaining basic security principles, such as lighting, access control, cameras, and risk assessments, the book covers how to respond to an active shooter event and other workplace violence episodes. It also considers the types of crimes and terror events that specific religions may be prone to.