Please Be Aware
A 34-year-old man identified as Ivo Stjepovic is facing charges of ethnic intimidation and criminal mischief for slashing an Israeli flag at a residence in the Mexican War Streets area of Pittsburgh on January 17, 2026. Law enforcement is actively looking for him. See the article below for more information.
There have been multiple reports of the “Jury Duty Scam” circulating through the community. These reports often seem real at first, but please remember that Law Enforcement will never call you telling you that you have an active arrest warrant and then solicit you for payment. If you receive this or any variation of these calls, hang up and contact your local police and contact your Security Team. For more information visit Scam Alert – Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
So far in 2026 we have logged 22 incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 22 at this time last year. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Arrest warrant issued for suspect accused of slashing Israeli flag outside of Pittsburgh home (CBSnews.com)
- Student accused of sending antisemitic emails at Queens school (PIX11.com)
- Man charged after saying racial epithets to woman at Westmoreland County Walmart (WPXI.com)
- Man arrested on suspicion of vandalism hate crimes targeting Jewish businesses in the San Fernando Valley (dailynews.com)
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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.
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Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety: Part A
Green Tree, PA 15205 United States + Google Map
Students are More Connected Than Ever to Technology How do we keep them safe in the world of digital media? The Jewish Federation joins forces with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the FBI, the US Attorney General's Office and the PA State Police to educate learners and families. PART A: October 8 at 6:00 PM Learn more about the dangers our kids are facing each and every day from the experts. PART B: October 15 at 6:00 PM Join us again for a Hands-on technology workshop ...
Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety: Part B
Green Tree, PA 15205 United States + Google Map
Students are More Connected Than Ever to Technology How do we keep them safe in the world of digital media? The Jewish Federation joins forces with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the FBI, the US Attorney General's Office and the PA State Police to educate learners and families. PART A: October 8 at 6:00 PM Learn more about the dangers our kids are facing each and every day from the experts. PART B: October 15 at 6:00 PM Join us again for a Hands-on technology workshop ...
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