Please Be Aware
The penalty phase of the synagogue shooting trial is underway. The Government presented its witnesses earlier in the week. The defense is now presenting several witnesses and will likely do so for another week. After that, the Government may present some rebuttal witnesses, followed by closing arguments, then deliberation by the jury on the death penalty with a decision possible during the week of July 31st.
Please be advised that there is an email phishing scheme targeting Jewish organizations across the country. The email requests access to organizational member directories, then individuals from that member directory are contacted and asked to make donations via gift card purchases. View details from SCN online.
Please continue to report white supremacy stickers or flyers observed to us via the Incident Report form and include a photo of the flyer or sticker.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Sherwood police looking for person responsible for painting swastika on SUV (kptv.com→)
- Staten Island synagogue suffers break-in. Congregation leaders call it ‘disheartening’ (silive.com→)
- White supremacist Nick Fuentes: ‘We will make Jews die in the holy war’ (jpost.com→)
BluePoint Status
As we prepare for back-to-school, please review your current contact lists in BluePoint. If changes are needed, please email us at the below listed addresses.
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. With the on-going trial, our schedule is filling up quickly.
Online Safety & Digital Responsibility
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States + Google Map
Open to the Public The Jewish Federation is hosting an evening of discussion about cybersecurity awa...
Emergency Preparedness Webinar
"If it is predictable, it is preventable." ~Gordan Graham Hazards, both manmade and natural, ar...
NEW 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.
