Please Be Aware
The JCC Maccabi Pittsburgh games were an incredible success as approximately 2,000 athletes from across the world all safely arrived, competed and departed last week. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the 20+ law enforcement agencies who supported us throughout this significant and very meaningful event.
So far in 2025, we have logged 222 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 193 for 2024. We continue to collaborate closely with law enforcement to monitor potential threat activity. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Highland Park Enshrine IHRA Antisemitism Definition in Law (JPost.com)
- University of Washington pursues criminal charges for anti-Israel student vandals (jewishinsider.com)
- Florida neo-Nazi leader sentenced for plotting attack on Maryland power grid (wptv.com)
- Man charged following antisemitic vandalism incident in Baltimore County (wmar2news.com)
BluePoint Status
Yeshiva Boys is now complete. Charles Morris installation is nearly complete. BluePoint is now live in 31 of the 33 locations. Police boxes have been installed at 28 of our organizations, enabling law enforcement to have immediate access in an emergency.
Security Resources and/or Training
The NSGP Toolkit: The Security Assessment
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN) and subject matter experts as we explore the cornerstone of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application, the security assessment. Speakers Matthew Moosbrugger Physical Security Specialist Secure Community Network Robert Henderson Director, Community Protection Program Secure Community Network
The NSGP Toolkit: The Investment Justification
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with subject matter experts, for an in-depth tutorial on how to complete the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application, the Investment Justification. Speakers Ilene P. Cohen Physical Security Specialist Secure Community Network Shawn Brokos Director, Community Security Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
The NSGP Toolkit: The Threat Landscape
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with subject matter experts, as we review threats and risks facing our communities to help support a strong and comprehensive Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application. Speakers TBD
The NSGP Toolkit: Best Practices
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with subject matter experts, as we explore best practices, tools, and techniques that can empower your organization's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) planning. Speakers TBD
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