Please Be Aware
The FBI recently released its 2023 Active Shooter Report, found on this site. 2023 saw 48 active shooter incidents compared to 50 in 2022. Location categories included: open space (28), commerce (14), education (3), health care (2), and residence (1). For the first time in a while, there were no active shooter incidents in houses of worship.
Through state grant funding, we will now be able to install the BluePoint Emergency Alert System in 13 more Jewish locations. The installation will take several months to complete. When finalized, there will be 33 Jewish locations online with BluePoint.
With the uptick in graffiti and antisemitic incidents please consider joining the Jewish Federation’s Virtual Block Watch Program. The program is entirely voluntary and is designed to keep our community safe through collaboration. More information can be found on our Virtual Block Watch page.
YTD 2024, the Jewish Federation has logged 158 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 102 YTD 2023. We remain in a heightened threat environment and are working closely with law enforcement to monitor potential threat activity. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents to us using the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- NYC Jewish family pummeled at 5th-grade commencement by attendees shouting ‘Free Palestine,’ mom says (nypost.com)
- Kids head to camp from home with more on their minds, post-Oct. 7 (JNS.org)
- Boise man with white supremacy ties enters guilty plea in power grid attack plot (kivitv.com)
- Anti-Israel protester who told ‘Zionists’ to ID themselves on NYC subway arrested, revealed to be research tech Anas Saleh (nypost.com)
BluePoint Status
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
Dave Wright Defensive Tactics Training for Seniors
Pittsburgh, PA 15243 United States + Google Map
Stay Safe, Stay Strong! Join us for a dynamic and confidence-building workshop designed specifically for older adults who want to take charge of their personal safety. In this hands-on session, trained instructors will guide participants through simple yet effective self-defense techniques tailored to different mobility levels. You’ll learn how to: Increase awareness and recognize potentially dangerous situations Use verbal and physical strategies to defuse and defend Rely on your strengths—...
Guardian Training
Please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252 to schedule this training.
Situational Awareness, Active Threat, and De-Escalation 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.
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