Preventing Targeted Violence at Houses of Worship

Every day in America acts of planned violence are carried out against innocent people simply going about their lives. The mass shootings we see so frequently today are a dramatic example. 

Many Americans feel that no place is safe – schools, places of worship, worksites, or public gatherings. Fear like that can become disabling, and that is no way to live. 

An excerpt from FBI Behavior Analysis Unit 1’s Preventing Targeted Violence: “With research and studies to back it up, the FBI and other Law Enforcement partners have endeavored into the Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) space. TATM allows law enforcement personnel to partner with community members to PREVENT targeted acts of violence. These tragic occurrences are preventable if we know where to look.” 

The Tampa Division of the FBI / Joint Terrorism Taskforce will present, Protecting Houses of Worship, a comprehensive look at how and what to look for, when preventing targeted acts of violence in our Houses of Worship.

This presentation is scheduled for Monday, 1/26/2026 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM (same presentation) at Prince of Peace Catholic Church – Conesa Center Hall. Light refreshments will be offered. All are welcome to attend and be informed.