Interfaith Committee of Security Experts Collaborates in Response to Violence and Crimes against Houses of Worship
Jeffrey Hawkins, Founder of Christian Security Network, Heads Faith-Based Security Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to incidents of violence and other crimes against churches and other houses of worship, ASIS International (www.asisonline.org), the world's largest organization for security professionals, has recently launched a new Faith- Based Organization Security Committee.
Jeffrey Hawkins, founder and executive director of the Christian Security Network ( www.christiansecuritynetwork.org), has been appointed to lead the new committee. Mr. Hawkins is available for interviews and guest appearances regarding:
- The launch of the Faith-Based Organization Security Committee
- The importance of interfaith participation in developing comprehensive security standards and best practices for houses of worship
- Crimes against Christian churches and other houses of worship
- Specific crimes against Christian churches in 2009
Hawkins is a noted subject matter expert on the topic of security, with an emphasis on security for churches and faith-based organizations. He is the author of "Introduction to Security and Emergency Planning for Faith-Based Organizations," as well as numerous articles for such publications as "The Counter Terrorist;" "Law and Order;" "Police" magazine; "Security Management" "Security; Technology " and "Safety and Health."
Members of the new ASIS committee, security professionals from various religious communities, will address the major security risks that houses of worship and faith-based organizations are facing. This marks the first time in the organization's history an interfaith committee has been formed to develop best practices and standards for the faith-based sector.
To view a recent news release regarding the formation of the Faith-Based Organization Security Committee, Mr. Hawkins' bio and photo,