Please Be Aware
The federal hate crime arrests from the July 29th graffiti at the Jewish Federation and Chabad of Squirrel Hill underscores the importance of video surveillance cameras as an investigative tool and their use in identifying perpetrators and vehicles. 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. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
Year to date 2024, the Jewish Federation has logged 248 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 240 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
- Pennsylvania man sentenced for leaving antisemitic note (fox43.com)
- Jewish University of Rochester faculty and staff members targeted in hundreds of ‘wanted’ posters across campus (nbcnews.com)
- Jewish restaurant in D.C. vandalized on Kristallnacht anniversary raises antisemitic suspicions (washingtontimes.com)
BluePoint Status
Next week we will be doing the installation of BluePoint at Aleph Institute and Kollel Learning Center.
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
Dave Wright Defensive Tactics Training (Women only)
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States + Google Map
Women Exclusive Training Join with other women to learn and practice techniques to avoid potential dangers and protect yourself and others when necessary. Topics Covered Situational awareness and survival mindset Basic self-defense techniques Weapons awareness and disarming techniques Reality-based training
Opioid Awareness Workshop
Pittsburgh, 15219 United States + Google Map
Nearly 15 Pennsylvanians die from an overdose each day. Being a good Samaritan can save a life. Join the Center for Loving Kindness and partners for an Opioid Awareness Workshop. Our featured speakers include Jon Atkinson, President, Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics Local 1, a parent impacted by overdose, and a personal story and Narcan training led by Stacie Brown, Community Engagement Lead, Allegheny County, followed by Q&A. A light Kosher breakfast and coffee will be provi...
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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If you need Go Bags, Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts or medical supplies contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.
