Please Be Aware
For awareness, there is a planned protest at Schenley Plaza today, March 14th at 5 pm, part of which will include opposition to Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest by ICE and detainment for leading “activities aligned with Hamas” at Columbia University. Organized by National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), today’s protest falls under a “day of action,” which has continued for several days. See situation report here: SCN SITUATION REPORT: Anti-Israel Groups Plan National Day of Action on 11 March.
We are hosting a PCCD Security Grant Workshop on Thursday, March 27th, from 6–7:30 pm at our Jewish Federation office. Learn the keys to success for obtaining this grant, including best practices for budgeting, narrative writing and implementation. Space is limited. Please RSVP to efagan@jfedpgh.org if you are planning to attend. For more information, please see the PCCD State Security Grant Workshop flyer.
So far in 2025, we have logged 62 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 47 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
- Brothers accused of intentionally damaging menorah on Guilford Town Green (nbcconnecticut.com)
- Former Refugee Pleads Guilty and Admits to Supporting ISIS (hstoday.us)
- Palestinian Channel migrant who called for slaughter of all Jews is charged (telegraph.co.uk)
- REAL ID Days | Driver and Vehicle Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (pa.gov)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint installation at Upstreet is now complete. Riverview is scheduled to begin next week. Charles Morris and Yeshiva Boys installation to follow. BluePoint has now been installed in 30 of the 33 locations. Police boxes have been installed at 18 of our organizations.
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...
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