Please Be Aware
On Aug 30th, Hardy Lloyd was ordered to be detained by a federal judge out of the Northern District of West Virginia. The day prior, Lloyd was indicted by a federal grand jury on a three count indictment for Obstruction of Due Administration of Justice, Transmitting Threats in Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and Witness Tampering (see article below for more detail).
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Man accused of threatening witnesses, jurors during Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial to remain in custody (triblive.com→)
- New report: Antisemitic crimes rose 28% in 21 US cities in 2022 (jns.org→)
- Antisemitic Graffiti Found In North Bethesda Investigated By Police (patch.com→)
- Jacksonville shooter tried to enter HBCU before Dollar General (washingtonpost.com→)
BluePoint Status
As we are back-to-school, please review your current contact lists in BluePoint. If changes are needed, please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org.
Our BluePoint training video and refresher video are available on YouTube. These are useful for new staff or as a reminder for existing staff.
Security Resources and/or Training
Please schedule your training needs for the year as soon as possible.
A Practical Discussion on Physical Security Improvements
Thursday, October 8 @ 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDTAsk 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
Thursday, October 8 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDTGreen 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
Thursday, October 15 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDTGreen 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 ...
De-Escalation Training
Please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252 to schedule this training.
Situational Awareness, Active Threat, and Usher/Greeter Training
If you or your organization have not yet had these training modules, please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252. All can be made available in person or via Zoom.
If you need more Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.