Wishing you a happy, healthy, sweet New Year!
Please Be Aware
For awareness, there will be a pro-Palestinian protest in Schenley Plaza on Saturday, September 20, at 6:30 PM. According to information on social media, the theme for this protest is “When Palestine Calls, Pittsburgh Answers.” We will continue to monitor with law enforcement for any security concerns.
Also, for awareness, there will a be a No Kings Rally in Squirrel Hill on Sunday, September 21, from 10:30am-2:30pm at the corner of Forbes and Murray. Their intention is to use the sidewalks and the street crossing light. Anticipated number of attendees is approximately 100 people.
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be careful of a fraud scheme in which residents are contacted via phone by an “officer” alerting the victim that they are being issued citations for failing to report to jury duty. The caller then threatens that the victim will be arrested unless they make payment via bitcoin. If you learn of anyone who has been victimized in this scheme, please ask that they call 911 to report it.
So far in 2025, we have logged 250 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 228 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
- Temple Ohav Shalom welcomes Rachael Heisler for the High Holidays (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
- FBI arrests Lake County Aryan Brotherhood ‘enforcer’ on gun charge (cleveland.com)
- In an emerging ‘assassination culture,’ Jewish leaders need added protection, experts say (eJewishPhilanthropy.com)
- As the High Holidays Approach, the Community Remains Vigilant (JewishExponent.com)
- Goose Creek man indicted on terrorism-related charges (postandcourier.com)
BluePoint Status
Charles Morris installation is now complete. BluePoint is now live in 33 of the 36 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
Navigating Digital Threats: Strategies to Prevent Online Child Exploitation
Ahead of the next school year, please join the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse for a virtual training on preventing and responding to online child exploitation in K-12 communities. This session will feature a panel discussion with experts from the U.S. Department of Justice and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, who will share valuable tools and resources to combat online child exploitation and educate teachers, students and families.
Request Training for Your Organization →
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