Please Be Aware
This morning, several large red swastikas were found spray-painted on the side of a building located in Beaver, PA. Law enforcement is investigating.
Secure Community Network (SCN) issued a bulletin advising of the potential for encampments on university campuses across the country on April 1 in protest of ICE’s arrest of Mahmoud Khalil on March 8. This campaign is being led by a non-profit organization out of Canada and it is calling for students to participate in a “long encampment” to “free Palestine” and to “divest from apartheid and genocide.” As of now, we do not know of any planned participation by our local universities.
SCN issued a bulletin projecting an elevated threat level during Passover. The threat potential is exacerbated due to ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. Remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior to 911 and us via our Incident Report Form. The bulletin is here—SCN Bulletin: 2025 Passover Threat Assessment.
So far in 2025, we have logged 81 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 67 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
- Feds arrest East Bay man who ‘researched mass shootings’ of Jews (jweekly.com)
- Swastika, racist graffiti found in Montco school bathroom: Officials (nbcphiladelphia.com)
- Nazi flag found on Bay Area freeway overpass leads to hate crime probe (sfgate.com)
- Florida student Joonho Jun arrested for antisemitic stalking (jpost.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint installation at Riverview is nearly complete. 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, with 10 more locations to follow.
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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