Not the way he phrased it, but I'm pretty sure he meant the police.
An error of ignorance.
“Sorry, your Excellency. Unicorns, the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny, and righteous socialism do not exist. Nor are the police there to baby sit the public. If someone attacks any of your churches, the police will not be able to stop them. They can, however, “police” up the Earthly remains of your congregants and clergy, and give you their condolences.
“However, if so much as a single congregant ignores your fanciful wishes, he might save the lives of many people, giving you at least an opportunity to save their souls.”