All hands on deck: How volunteer security prevents violence
The Community Security Service, a nonprofit organization training Jewish communities in proactive security, helps prevent violence by promoting a security-minded culture in houses of worship.
When Richard Priem, Deputy National Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Community Security Service (CSS), moved from the Netherlands to the United States, he noticed a difference between the countries’ security cultures.
Working in security in the Netherlands, Priem would often be approached by concerned residents who noticed a suspicious person or event. In the U.S., he observed fewer instances of community members reporting suspicious activity to security professionals.