Please Be Aware
Jarrett Buba, the man who attacked two University of Pittsburgh students in August 2024 has been sentenced to five years probation and will be remanded to a mental health facility until he completes a program supervised by a Judge. See article below for more information.
A free library at a residence in Greenfield was desecrated with antisemitic graffiti this week. This is a reminder to report any suspicious activity or incidents using the link below.
Pennsylvania State Police will start citing drivers for picking up their phones even at a red-light starting June 6th. The Paul Miller law was put into effect after a tractor trailer hit Paul’s car, killing the 21-year-old. The driver of the tractor trailer was distracted from texting while behind the wheel. Read the article here for more information Pa. police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6.
So far in 2026 we have 110 logged incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 146 at this time last year (this spike reflects the antisemitic and racist flyering that occurred throughout Squirrel Hill on May 29, 2025). Please continue to report any suspicious incidents to us.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship (newsbreak.com)
- $18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces’ first line of defense (usatoday.com)
- 13-year-old accused of racist, antisemitic vandalism at vacant home (wach.com)
- Jarrett Buba sentenced for attacking two Pitt students (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
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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.
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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
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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