Please Be Aware
Attorney General Pam Bondi established a joint task force dedicated to investigating the perpetrators of the Oct 7 Hamas terror attacks. This was one of her first acts after being sworn in as Attorney General. Please see article below for more on this.
Several police departments in the Pittsburgh area are issuing warnings about door-to-door sales scams that are increasing across our area. You can view some tips for protecting yourself here PUC Urges Consumers to #CheckForID When Dealing with Door-to-Door or In-Person Energy Sales Agents | PA PUC.
So far in 2025, we have logged 31 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 19 for 2024. 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
- Attorney General Pam Bondi establishes task force to prosecute Oct. 7 crimes (jewishinsider.com)
- 5 Takeaways from AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report (AJC.com)
- Pitt considers sanctioning Students for Justice in Palestine (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
- Nashville Police: Canadian tied to Nazi hate group attacked Jewish man (tennessean.com)
- Antisemitism experts to shape Tree of Life’s museum and educational programs (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint installation is nearly complete at Kollel and Aleph, Shaare Torah and Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. 26 of our organizations are online with BluePoint, with six more coming online by April 1, 2025. Police boxes have all been installed at 16 of our organizations.
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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