Maryland Houses of Worship Boost Security | Annapolis News

Maryland’s houses of worship are fortifying their doors with steel posts, cameras, and keycard access as hate crimes surge—thanks to a doubled $10 million state grant program helping synagogues, mosques, and churches boost security. Larger faith groups are stepping in to guide smaller ones through the complex application process, while officials prioritize overlooked applicants and sometimes redirect them to school safety programs. But even with initial funding, ongoing maintenance costs keep security a persistent struggle for many congregations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/041ca4249030e70e