NYPD REACTS TO ISIS THREAT TO LOCAL CHURCHES
For years the NYPD has been stationed outside of Synagogues and Mosques during the holidays, but after a recent ISIS threat against thousands of Catholic churches in the United States, local police were dispatched to dozens of local houses of worship like the Church of St. Brendan’s in Norwood and St. Phillip Neri Church in Bedford Park. The Islamic State had published the address of thousands of U.S. churches.
Members of the NYPD stationed outside St. Phillip Neri Church after ISIS published the address of thousands of U.S. churches. Photo by David Greene
Parishioners exit Christmas day mass at St. Phillip Neri despite a call from ISIS for supporters to attack American churches. Photo by David Greene
No incidents were reported and holiday celebrations went on as usual. The new threat comes at a time when the NYPD admits it’s resources are stretched to the limit between normal precinct coverage, counter-terrorism details and the recently added task of providing assistance in the protection of President-elect Donald Trump and his Fifth Avenue home.
A pair of uniformed officers sit outside the St. Phillip Neri Church in Bedford Park after ISIS encouraged supporters to attack U.S. churches. Photo by David Greene
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