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
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
Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety: Part A
Green Tree, PA 15205 United States + Google Map
Students are More Connected Than Ever to Technology How do we keep them safe in the world of digital media? The Jewish Federation joins forces with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the FBI, the US Attorney General's Office and the PA State Police to educate learners and families. PART A: October 8 at 6:00 PM Learn more about the dangers our kids are facing each and every day from the experts. PART B: October 15 at 6:00 PM Join us again for a Hands-on technology workshop ...
Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety: Part B
Green Tree, PA 15205 United States + Google Map
Students are More Connected Than Ever to Technology How do we keep them safe in the world of digital media? The Jewish Federation joins forces with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the FBI, the US Attorney General's Office and the PA State Police to educate learners and families. PART A: October 8 at 6:00 PM Learn more about the dangers our kids are facing each and every day from the experts. PART B: October 15 at 6:00 PM Join us again for a Hands-on technology workshop ...
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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