The Town of Brighton is beefing up security near its synagogues in the wake of the most recent anti-Semitic attack downstate.

Five people are recovering from stab wounds after a machete attack at the home of a rabbi in Monsey during a Hanukkah celebration.

There is no shortage of police presence in Brighton, which is home to a large Jewish community.

Brighton Police Chief David Catholdi is taking the recent anti-Semitic attack very seriously.

"We go right into increasing our police presence around these facilities," said Catholdi.

The increase in police presence at Brighton’s temples is heightened. Catholdi says his department is keeping watch for any would be copycat anti-Semitic crimes.

"We investigate these crimes very vigorously, we reach out to the New York State Police and our Crimes Task Force to assist us any time we get any indication of crime that may be tied back that could be potentially viewed as a hate crime,” he said.

The Brighton Police Department is working closely with State Police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to help keep the Jewish community safe.

"Usually when these incidents happen whether it be overseas, here in New York state, or around the country, the governor directs the State Police to increase our special attentions. I usually get a phone call from one of the command officers in the State Police. We welcome their partnership," said Catholdi.

Chief Catholdi urges the community to report anything that may be suspicious, saying, "The eyes and ears of the community are instrumental for us in heading off these attacks."

In the meantime, patrol cars will keep watch as police in Brighton continue to be vigilant in the effort to ward off hate crimes against the town’s Jewish residents.