Please Be Aware

As we approach back to school, student safety is paramount. Please consider joining our free Countering Active Threat and Defensive Tactics Training on Thursday, July 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the JCC in Squirrel Hill led by Dave Wright from Wright’s Gym. This event is geared towards college and/or high school students but is open to all.

U.S. intelligence officials have determined that the Iranian government is covertly influencing American protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Potential motives are to spark outrage in American citizens prior to the Presidential election in November. The Director of National Intelligence stated accounts on social media posing as activists have ties to Iran, and these accounts have encouraged individuals to protest and/or provide financial support.

Year to date 2024, the Jewish Federation has logged 172 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 125 year to date 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 via the Incident Report Form.

Security Matters in the News This Week

• Nashville Synagogue calls police after Neo-Nazi group shows up (wsmv.com)
• Anti-Israel protesters call for intifada outside Queens synagogue (jpost.com)
• Neo-Nazi protestor, bartender arrested after fight on Broadway, police said (wsmv.com)

BluePoint Status

This week we will be starting installation in 13 new locations for BluePoint.

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

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.

Request Training for Your Organization →

If you need more Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.