Out of an abundance of caution, Beverly Hills PD and the LAPD have increased patrols around area synagogues though there are no known local threats.
— The standoff Saturday at a Texas synagogue caused law enforcement in Southern California to step up security out of an abundance of caution.
“For this to happen on a Saturday morning when you are praying for peace, it is a Jewish nightmare,” said Rabbi Noah Farkas of the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. Farkas operates as the CEO. Out of an abundance of caution, Beverly Hills PD and the LAPD have increased patrols around area synagogues. While there are currently no local threats, authorities want to assure people they are being vigilant.
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