FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June’s Pride Month, federal agencies warned in <a class=«Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement» data-gtm-enhancement-style=«LinkEnhancementA» href=«https://apnews.com/FTOs» and their supporters have previously promoted anti-lgbtqia rhetoric targeted lgbtqia related events or venues for attacks. in february english language isis messaging featured an article focused on rallied against the growth promotion of community. same issue called followers to conduct attacks unidentified soft targets although were not specific venues. june marks eighth anniversary pulse nightclub orlando shooting during which attacker killed wounded people. after pro-isis praised this attack as one high-profile western countries fto celebrated it. three alleged sympathizers arrested attempting a pride parade vienna austria using knives vehicle part per open-source reporting. possible indicators potential threat activity: violent threats made online person via mail. unusual prolonged testing probing security measures at photography equipment personnel access points consistent with pre-operational surveillance without reasonable alternative explanation. interest buildings gatherings events. attempts gain restricted areas bypass impersonate law enforcement officials. observation questions about facility including barriers cameras intrusion detection systems eliciting information from regarding nature upcoming crowd sizes busiest times day etc. enter area target="_blank" rel=«noopener»>a recent public announcement

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued the announcement May 10 to raise awareness of “foreign terrorist