Federal Resources to Keep Communities Safe

Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties January 15, 2021 Federal Resources to Keep Communities Safe Dear CRCL Stakeholders: As you may be aware, on January 12 Acting Homeland Security Secretary Gaynor issued a memorandum to all DHS Components expanding the period of the 59th Presidential Inauguration National Special Security Event to begin on January 13, 2021.  In his announcement, Acting Secretary Gaynor indicated that, "The designation of the 59th Presidential Inauguration for this period of time allows the full resources of the Federal Government to be brought to bear in the development of event security and incident management plans to ensure the safety of all participants." (See: Expanding the Period of Designation of the 59th Presidential Inauguration as a National Special Security Event | Homeland Security (dhs.gov). In following Acting Secretary Gaynor's declaration, the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), would like to share a list of these Federal resources (provided below) which may be useful for you and your community members.  Please share this information with your networks of affiliated stakeholders.  If, at any time, you believe you may be in immediate danger, please call 911 and contact your local police department right away. As always, we continue to support the DHS mission to protect the homeland, our people, and our values, and the committed goal of CRCL to secure our nation while ensuring the protection of civil rights and civil liberties. We, therefore, value your partnership as we work together to keep our country safe from the threats we face. We encourage you to share your concerns by emailing communityengagement@hq.dhs.gov. Thank you and please stay safe. Sincerely, Patricia Nation Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov/crcl Resources: https://www.dhs.gov/community-outreach-and-training DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Community Engagement Section & Training Resources Contact: communityengagement@hq.dhs.gov Website: http://www.dhs.gov/community-outreach-and-training DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Resources Website: https://www.fema.gov Management Institute (Training): https://www.fema.gov/training All-Hazards Emergency Operations Planning: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/slg101.pdf Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/CPG_101_V2_30NOV2010_FINAL_508.pdf The Fiscal Year 2020 Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides funding support for security related activities to nonprofit organizations at risk of a terrorist attack: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security FEMA's State Administrative Agency point of contact list: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/28689?id=6363 FEMA's Center for Faith Initiatives Resources for Protect Your House of Worship: https://www.fema.gov/faith-resources a.  Webinar: Resources, Partners and Tips to Help Keep Your Office, House of Worship, or Community Center Safe b.  Webinar:  Law Enforcement Partnerships: creating stronger communities and safer houses of worship c.  Live webinar recording from June 2017: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/prqrx03ismto/ (120 minutes) d.  FY 2017 Non-Profit Security Grant Program presentation: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/pfg0a8b8b1ni/ (25 minutes) e.  Resources, Partners and Tips to help with your facility assessment recording: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/p157630bwgb4/ (30 minutes) f.  Active Shooter Preparedness Resources, Partners and Tips: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/pc20tu8n0yjt/ (30 minutes) g.  Community Preparedness Engagement Resources, Partners and Tips: https://icpd.adobeconnect.com/pcaxs60nrh12/ (30 minutes) DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisors Website: Provides information regarding the program, types of capabilities provided by these subject matter experts, and how to identify/reach the local protective security advisor. www.dhs.gov/protective-security-advisors (contact nicc@dhs.gov for regional protective security advisors) Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places Resource Guide: Provides information regarding resources available via the CISA Infrastructure Security Division to support the critical infrastructure community in enhancing security at soft targets and crowded places. https://www.dhs.gov/publication/securing-soft-targets-and-crowded-places Active Shooter Preparedness Website: Provides access to a number of department and interagency resources that support organizational development of emergency action plans, individual actions that can be taken during an incident, and recovery post an attack. https://www.dhs.gov/cisa/active-shooter-preparedness Hometown Security Website: Provides a landing page for various resources made available via the CISA Infrastructure Security Division and other organizations. www.dhs.gov/hometown-security Homeland Security Information Network Information (HSIN) Website: https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-information-network-hsin If You See Something, Say Something™: https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something DOJ Community Relations Service Contact: (202) 305-2935 Website: http://www.justice.gov/crs/index.html DOJ Civil Rights Division Contact: Eric Treene (eric.treene@usdoj.gov) Website: https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Contact information for FBI field offices across the country: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices Website: https://www.fbi.gov/ Resources: https://www.fbi.gov/resources The U.S. Secret Service - National Threat Assessment Center Website: https://www.secretservice.gov/protection/ntac/ Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov  |  info@dhs.gov *Manage subscription  |  *Unsubscribe  |  Help CRCL Phone:  202-401-1474 • Toll-Free: 866-644-8360  TTY: 202-401-0470 • Toll-Free TTY: 866-644-8361 CRCLOutreach@hq.dhs.gov

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