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Source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-694233
Jews Must Take Responsibility for Their Own Security
(Jerusalem Post) Cpt. (ret.) Micah Q. Jones - The Jan. 15 hostage situation at a Jewish congregation in Texas reinforces the belief that Jews must be responsible for their own safety and security. Jewish places of worship should have both armed security, as well as encourage those congregation members with the appropriate training and credentials to be a part of that security apparatus. Most of all, there must be a mindset change and a realization that law enforcement response time will likely be slow. The Jewish community or congregation must assume that no one will come to rescue them, and must be prepared to protect themselves. Through increased training and readiness, Jewish communities and congregations ensure that they will be able to react quickly and effectively if an emergency arises. The writer, who served in U.S. Army Military Intelligence, is a publishing adjunct at the Miryam Institute.