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Religious congregations across the United States are upping security measures following
a season of violence,... including race-driven church shootings and Islamic-extremist attacks.
The Associated Press reports Christian churches have been refining their security plans ahead
of Christmas,... with some wanting to hire their own police for protection.
Mosque leaders around the country are meeting with law enforcement officials as an anti-Muslim
furor fuels arson attacks and vandalism. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has
been holding specialized training for congregations for “all hazards, including active shooter
incidents."