#Repost @cair_national As we mourn the loss of lives in #NewZealand, we are also urging mosques and other Islamic institutions to take measures, for Friday prayers, this weekend’s schools and other activities, as outlined in its "Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety" booklet. The advice in CAIR’s security publication is applicable to all institutions, regardless of organizational mission. SEE CAIR’s “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety" booklet here: https://tinyurl.com/BestSafetyPractices Recommended Additional Community Safety Steps Prior to any event or gathering: · Instruct staff and volunteers to be vigilant about their surroundings. · Immediately report any threatening or hostile phone calls or messages to local police. Where possible, obtain a name and phone number for the caller. If you are speaking to the caller, do not engage in a debate or become angry; you do not want to escalate the situation. Keep a detailed log of hate calls. · Contact your local police department and ask them to increase patrols in the area of your facility. · Remember, for a fee, many local police departments will provide officers to be present at a facility during services. · Contact a local CAIR chapter to report any incidents: www.cair.com/Chapters · Record details of any bias incidents by filling out a report at: www.cair.com/Report #HateHasNoPlace #TheyAreUs #ChristChurchMosqueShootings #ChristChurchMosqueShooting https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCdhEvgI6V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j7vi9xec5qnl
