Please Be Aware
The Jewish Federation’s Security Team is excited to invite you to our two upcoming events:
- Monday, April 28 @ 6 PM: Online Safety & Digital Responsibility with Felicia Trovato, Community Outreach Specialist, FBI Pittsburgh.
- Wednesday, April 30 @ 11:30 AM: Emergency Preparedness Webinar.
So far in 2025, we have logged 98 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
- Orange man accused of antisemitic graffiti pleads guilty, sentenced to probation (clevelandjewishnews.com)
- Pa. Gov. Shapiro was targeted for ‘what he wants to do to Palestinian people’: warrant (pennlive.com)
- Chicago crime: Judge orders Adam Erkan to be detained on hate crime charges in attack of 2 Jewish DePaul students in Lincoln Park (ABC7Chicago.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
Navigating Digital Threats: Strategies to Prevent Online Child Exploitation
Ahead of the next school year, please join the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse for a virtual training on preventing and responding to online child exploitation in K-12 communities. This session will feature a panel discussion with experts from the U.S. Department of Justice and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, who will share valuable tools and resources to combat online child exploitation and educate teachers, students and families.
Request Training for Your Organization →
If you need Go Bags, Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts or medical supplies contact Erin Fagan at [email protected] or 412-992-5252.
