Please Be Aware
On May 15, 2026, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood AL-SAADI (AL-SAADI), an Iraqi national and alleged Kataib Hezbollah commander, was charged by federal prosecutors in connection with alleged plots targeting U.S., Israeli, and Jewish interests in the U.S. He was allegedly attempting to coordinate attacks targeting Jewish locations in NYC, LA and Scottsdale, AZ with his associates. One of the associates happened to be an FBI Undercover Agent.
According to a 2025 report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, complaints from victims over 60 years old exceeded 201,000, and reported losses were more than $7.7 billion.
So far in 2026 we have 104 logged incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 146 at this time last year. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents to us.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says (wral.com)
- Around 100 antisemitic pamphlets found in Berkley; investigation underway (cbsnews.com)
- Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers (abc7.com)
- Kataib Hezbollah Commander Accused of Planning Attacks on N.Y.C. (nytimes.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint is now live in 35 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
Power of Hello Training
The Power of Hello training equips you with the knowledge and skills to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors. It empowers you to mitigate potential risk by knowing when to seek additional help. When used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce our 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webin...
Power of Hello Training
The Power of Hello training equips you with the knowledge and skills to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors. It empowers you to mitigate potential risk by knowing when to seek additional help. When used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce our 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webin...
Ensuring Readiness, Security and Empowerment for the High Holidays
Is your community ready for the High Holidays? Securing Our Space offers practical guidance to strengthen both physical security and personal preparedness. Learn how to implement layered security measures, keep your emergency supplies accessible and empower your community to respond confidently and effectively during an incident. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) i...
A Practical Discussion on Physical Security Improvements
Ask the Security Experts Join Secure Community Network for an interactive conversation about today’s most important physical security challenges. Hear practical recommendations from a nationally recognized security expert and leave with strategies you can put into action. PREPARE • PLAN • STRENGTHEN Speakers Debbie Gottlieb Director of Grants Management Secure Community Network Jeffrey Slotnick Founder & President, Setracon
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.
