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Though not overly concerned about the safety of his worshippers, a Utah Muslim leader will seek a greater police presence in the wake of a deadly attack on a Canadian mosque.

Imam Shuaib Din of the Utah Islamic Center said Monday he knows of "no incidents" of violence at his Sandy mosque.

To be careful, however, mosque officials will ask police "to increase patrols during service hours," Din said. "We will do it before this week's Friday service."

The best advice for believers is to "be observant," he said. "Once someone is inside your facility, you are doing damage control. The best is prevention ... and always be aware of your surroundings."

Din's counterpart at the Khadeeja Islamic Center in West Valley City, Imam Muhammed Mehtar, has not yet engaged the police.

The Beehive State is, he said, a safe environment for Muslims.

"What happened in Quebec is a great tragedy. It is our hope and prayer that this does not happen anywhere," Mehtar said. "People in Utah have continued to be great neighbors. They are extremely supportive and have volunteered to patrol our Islamic Society if needed. They have offered condolences, have made numerous phone calls and some have also come by in person in offering support at a time when all groups of people remain highly concerned."

Like cops eating doughnuts at a 7-Eleven may hamper potential crime, the imam said, a mosque filled with worshippers might deter would-be attackers.

If Utah Muslims would be "more diligent in their worship by coming to the mosque more often," Mehtar said, higher numbers "might deter people who have bad intentions."