Many religious institutions get serious about security - SignOnSanDiego.com
Protesters to picket several sites in S.D.
By Eleanor Yang Su
Union-Tribune Staff Writer
2:00 a.m. October 16, 2009
Every few months, more than 100 security volunteers at the Rock Church in Point Loma run through drills to prepare for a gunman attack, a kidnapping at the nursery or disorderly outsiders.
That church isn't alone in fearing violence and vandalism.
Once deemed sacred sanctuaries off-limits to criminals, religious institutions are becoming vulnerable targets to shootings, thefts and protests because of their low-tech security and open environment.
Protesters to picket several sites in S.D.
By Eleanor Yang Su
Union-Tribune Staff Writer
2:00 a.m. October 16, 2009
Every few months, more than 100 security volunteers at the Rock Church in Point Loma run through drills to prepare for a gunman attack, a kidnapping at the nursery or disorderly outsiders.
That church isn't alone in fearing violence and vandalism.
Once deemed sacred sanctuaries off-limits to criminals, religious institutions are becoming vulnerable targets to shootings, thefts and protests because of their low-tech security and open environment.
