Temple Israel rabbi and staff say security training help saved lives in attack
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Temple Israel staff say security training helped them respond when someone rammed their synagogue.
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Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen credited their security training for enabling a quick response when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue. The rabbi and Cohen said the prior training prepared them to handle the vehicle attack effectively.
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Domestic Terror Attacks and Security Concerns in the US
The U.S. has experienced two significant violent incidents, a shooting at Old Dominion University and a vehicle ramming into a Michigan synagogue, both of which are being investigated as acts of terrorism. These events have renewed national security concerns and prompted investigations into the motives and backgrounds of the attackers.
Domestic Terror Attacks and Security Concerns in the US
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