Due to the holiday season, this will be the last newsletter of the year. We want to thank you for your loyalty in reading our weekly newsletter. We wish you a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Please Be Aware
As we gather and heal in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack, please remember to keep up apprised of any events that you may be hosting so we can adequately prepare for security.
This week the Secure Community Network reported that there have been two bomb threats targeting Jewish facilities in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Please call 911 immediately then notify us if you hear of one of these in our area.
So far in 2025, we have logged 306 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 283 for 2024 and a total of 300 for all of 2023. 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
- NYC police hunt suspect accused of stabbing Jewish man in chest while making antisemitic statements (msn.com)
- Southern Nevada Hanukkah gatherings see added security after tragedy in Australia (lasvegassun.com)
- Hanukkah attack prompts US Jewish groups to urge enhanced security (thehill.com)
- FBI arrests 4 accused of plotting New Year’s Eve bombs (usatoday.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint is now live in 34 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
FY2025 NSGP Award Implementation Guidance
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN) and subject matter experts as we review the post-award Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) implementation process, including completing the Environmental and Historic Preservation Form (EHP). Speakers Craig Issod Non-Profit Consultant Helium Ventures Debbi Gottlieb Director of Grants Management Secure Community Network
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.
