Security increases around Indianapolis synagogues
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, began Wednesday night and marked the beginning of the High Holy Days that will conclude next week with Yom Kippur.
Officer Drew Brown of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday that officers will have extra patrols around synagogues and Jewish community centers. “Members of the IMPD have met with leaders of the congregations just to ensure them that they have our full support, and that we are going to be out present whether that’s bike patrols, increased foot patrols.”
In a post on the X platform at noon Wednesday, IMPD said, “Starting this evening, you may notice an increased police presence near local synagogues and temples as the Jewish High Holy Days begin. This is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all in our community.”
IMPD on Wednesday had no known threats to the Jewish community.
Jews worldwide have been under attack. Iran launched missile attacks against Israel on Tuesday, and Monday will mark one year since the Hamas terrorist group attacked Israel and killed over 1,100 people.