Please Be Aware
Mohammad Hamad, one of individuals arrested for Hate Crimes relative to the threatening graffiti on Chabad of Squirrel Hill and Jewish Federation’s office is seeking to be released from custody pending trial. His defense attorney filed the motion and the government is responding. We will keep you posted as this unfolds. There is a status conference on the matter scheduled for November 10th at which time a trial date will likely be set.
This year’s Thanksgiving “Let’s Get Stuffed with Love” campaign is taking registrations until November 15. For more information, please see the flyer here.
So far in 2025, we have logged 280 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 258 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
- Safe, Welcoming, and Within Budget: Planning Secure Events (Philanthropy.com)
- Michigan terrorism suspects were plotting to attack Ferndale, feds say (freep.com)
- 2 N.J. men linked to Michigan terror plot were planning attacks for ISIS, feds say (nj.com)
- North Carolina man convicted of hate crime for sending antisemitic postcards to Macon rabbi (GPB.org)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint is now live in 33 of the 36 locations. Police boxes have been installed at 29 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
In the event of an emergency, please be aware that we have adopted the Standard Response Protocol to best communicate across communities and emergency response teams.
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If you need Go Bags, Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts or medical supplies contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.
