WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Pastors, ministers, deacons,
and lay-members are learning how to better protect themselves and their
congregation from crime.
On Saturday, the Wilmington Police Department hosted
its first annual "Predators in the Pews" event.
The idea is to provide public awareness and crime
prevention training to faith-based communities in the Port City.
Dozens of church leaders had the opportunity to learn
about sex predators, financial scams, domestic violence, and substance abuse
among other topics.
Organizer Linda Rawley said that providing this
information to church leaders is a great way to reach the rest of our
community.
"Church members have a lot of pull in our
community," said Rawley. "We
think that by teaching them how to protect themselves, they can then spread
that word to the rest of our community and make Wilmington a safer place."
Organizers plan to offer the same seminar again next
year.
For more information on "Predators in the Pews"
or the "Boots on the Ground" program, visit www.wilmingtonnc.gov
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