Please Be Aware
Jack D. Molloy, indicted last week for lying to the FBI and supporting terrorism, had his arraignment in federal court this week. Molloy waived his detention hearing with the option of filing a motion for release at a later date. In the interim, Molloy remains detained. We will keep you posted on any changes.
So far in 2025, we have logged 7 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 1 for 2024. The seven incidents referenced largely consist of reports of antisemitic flyers, and washers (hardware) found on the steps of several Squirrel Hill homes with antisemitic rhetoric handwritten on them. We continue to collaborate 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
- MICHAEL MASTERS: Trump must banish illegal immigrant terrorists who target Jews (Foxnews.com)
- ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Comes to New Orleans (thefp.com)
- Anti-Israel activists renew BDS referendum initiative (Jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
- US anti-Israel activists blame Israel for Los Angeles wildfire crisis (msn.com)
BluePoint Status
Next week we will be doing installation of BluePoint at Squirrel Hill Food Pantry and Aleph Institute. We now have 22 of our organizations online with BluePoint, with eight more coming online by April 1, 2025.
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
Online Safety & Digital Responsibility
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Open to the Public The Jewish Federation is hosting an evening of discussion about cybersecurity awareness for younger students and their families with Felicia Trovato, Community Outreach Specialist, FBI Pittsburgh. Join a discussion with FBI Pittsburgh about online safety for students in grades 5 through 9. Registration is required. Topics Covered Online Safety & Situation Awareness Cyberbullying Awareness Trusted Adults & Seeking Help Digital Footprint & Permanence Text Message Et...
Emergency Preparedness Webinar
"If it is predictable, it is preventable." ~Gordan Graham Hazards, both manmade and natural, are a concern for all organizations. Establishing an All-Hazards Plan will not only assist in preventing many known threats, it will also provide a roadmap to mitigate these hazards. Continuity of Business Plans are the next step and crucial to direct how to move forward and restore your organization. This Webinar prepares organizations to handle emergencies by building All-Hazards and Continuity of...
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.
