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
The NSGP Toolkit: The Security Assessment
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN) and subject matter experts as we explore the cornerstone of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application, the security assessment. Speakers Matthew Moosbrugger Physical Security Specialist Secure Community Network Robert Henderson Director, Community Protection Program Secure Community Network
The NSGP Toolkit: The Investment Justification
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with subject matter experts, for an in-depth tutorial on how to complete the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application, the Investment Justification. Speakers Ilene P. Cohen Physical Security Specialist Secure Community Network Shawn Brokos Director, Community Security Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
The NSGP Toolkit: The Threat Landscape
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with subject matter experts, as we review threats and risks facing our communities to help support a strong and comprehensive Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) application. Speakers TBD
The NSGP Toolkit: Best Practices
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN), along with subject matter experts, as we explore best practices, tools, and techniques that can empower your organization's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) planning. Speakers TBD
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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.
