Please Be Aware
On Friday, Sept. 13, a resident of Squirrel Hill was arrested after trying to enter the Carriage House under the influence of a controlled substance. Police immediately responded, detained him, and discovered quantities of narcotics and weapons in his apartment. Please know that this conduct is not at all related to the Jewish community, it is the criminal activity of an isolated individual who is now in custody. There are no additional threats related to this. See the article below for more information.
Year to date 2024, the Jewish Federation has logged 213 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 199 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
- Local man arrested after police find drugs, guns following attempted child care center trespassing (yahoo.com)
- Senate hearing on antisemitism thrown into chaos as anti-Israel agitators shout obscenities (jewishinsider.com)
- Jewish Columbus responds to hate-filled rant during Worthington City Council meeting (nbc4i.com)
- Norman Police Investigating Possible Hate Crime Attack On Campus Corner (news9.com)
- BPD: Swastika drawn at Bloomington synagogue, police searching for suspect (Fox59.com)
BluePoint Status
This week we will be doing the installation of BluePoint at Friendship Circle, Bnai Emunoh and Shaare Torah.
If you need Go Bags, Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts or medical supplies 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
Ensuring Readiness, Security and Empowerment for the High Holidays
Is your community ready for the High Holidays? Securing Our Space offers practical guidance to strengthen both physical security and personal preparedness. Learn how to implement layered security measures, keep your emergency supplies accessible and empower your community to respond confidently and effectively during an incident. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) i...
A Practical Discussion on Physical Security Improvements
Ask 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
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 Go Bags, Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts or medical supplies contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.
