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
FY2025/2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Guidance
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN) and subject matter experts for a workshop on the NSGP implementation process, including completing the Environmental & Historic Preservation Form (EHP), with a Q&A session at the conclusion of the webinar.
10-Minute Weather Safety Series: Winter Weather
This interactive session features a live Q&A where our experts will provide practical, actionable strategies for snowstorms and other severe winter conditions, alongside best practices for emergency planning. You will be familiarized with the essential steps and considerations to help yourself and your community remain prepared, safe, and resilient throughout the season. Presenter Murray Snow Director, Emergency Preparedness Secure Community Network
BeAware™: An Introduction to Situational Awareness
This training will teach you how to recognize suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior and threats and what to do. Designed for all community members, BeAware™ covers basic situational awareness and how to help protect yourself, your family, and your community. Speakers Chad Lotman Director, Training Secure Community Network John Piser Deputy Director, Planning & Preparedness Secure Community Network
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.
