Please Be Aware
The Office of the National Director of Intelligence issued its March 2025 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community report that included the following, “Even in degraded form, Hamas continues to pose a threat to Israeli security. The group retains thousands of fighters and much of its underground infrastructure and probably has used the ceasefire to reinforce and resupply its military and munitions stock so that it can fight again. Hamas is capable of resuming a low-level guerilla resistance and remaining the dominant political action in Gaza for the foreseeable future. Low expectations on all sides that a ceasefire will endure and the absence of a credible post-fighting political and reconstruction plan, portend years of instability. While Hamas’ popularity has declined among Gazans, its popularity remains high among West Bank Palestinians, especially relative to the Palestinian Authority (PA). Read the entire unclassified report here.
After several months of planning, the University of Pittsburgh has formed a working group to help combat Antisemitism and make campus safe and inclusive. Please see the article below for more on this group.
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 91 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 76 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
- Pitt’s Antisemitism Working Group begins to take shape (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
- Suspect arrested for Beaver Borough antisemitic vandalism (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
- Ventura serial swastika spray painter arrested on suspicion of vandalism, hate crime (KTLA.com)
- Man arrested in connection with hate crime captured on video, Dallas police say (cbsnews.com)
- N.J. man lied about ISIS ties on citizenship application, feds say (nj.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint installation at Riverview will be completed by 4/11/25. 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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