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 [email protected].
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
Navigating Digital Threats: Strategies to Prevent Online Child Exploitation
Ahead of the next school year, please join the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse for a virtual training on preventing and responding to online child exploitation in K-12 communities. This session will feature a panel discussion with experts from the U.S. Department of Justice and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, who will share valuable tools and resources to combat online child exploitation and educate teachers, students and families.
Guardian Training
Please contact Erin Fagan at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or 412-992-5252.
