PUTTING INTO PRACTICE ,
Actually before Fr Lee’s stabbing, for comprehensive training had paid dividends. Three Chinese citizens were detained by the police in 2023 after they allegedly stole from contribution boxes at religious institutions.
Mr. Ho claimed that this was “in no little part” due to the temples ‘ emergency response teams, who notified one another about potential suspects.
One of the churches ‘ staff also managed to frighten one of the offenders after discovering him.
According to Mr. Ho,” Surrounding churches were mobilized and they shared details that ultimately led to the arrest of this gang.”  ,
But such instances are remarkable.
The emergency planning teams typically respond to congregation who feel faint or have small injuries in a chapel as a result of falls, according to Mr. Ho.  ,
” More of these things happen than a blade attack”, he added.  ,
According to the Archbishop’s Communications Office and the AERO Council, a security protocol review revealed that “generally adequate security measures are in place” in response to inquiries from CNA, the Archbishop’s Communications Office and the AERO Council.  ,
In light of the most recent incident, the Catholic Church reported that” a few churches have advanced their implementation of specific security measures, such as extra training for parishioners to place threats.”  ,
The Church must be aware that “any extra safety measures have to be properly calibrated,” even though there may be a desire to respond and want to do more after a problems.
The Catholic Church has always been welcoming and accommodating to all who enter and will continue to do so, according to the article.” Otherwise, they may have the unexpected effect of alarming the parishioners and creating inconvenience.”