Please Be Aware
On May 5, 2025, more than 30 anti-Israel protesters at the University of Washington were arrested for trespassing, property destruction, disorderly conduct and conspiracy. Before the incident, the group that led this effort, Students United for Palestinian Equality & Return (SUPER), posted a link to its manifesto on Instagram. The manifesto refers to the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack against Israel as a “heroic victory” and says SUPER’s actions were taken in response to a call from the Palestinian student movement in Gaza, the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Samidoun has received terrorist designations and sanctions from several Western nations. In Feb 2021, Israel designated the group as a terrorist organization and a subsidiary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. This incident provides a concrete example of how FTOs influence, and messaging related to the Israel-Hamas war, contribute to the threat environment in the U.S. and globally.
So far in 2025, we have logged 108 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 96 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
- Suspect indicted for making terror threats against New York synagogue (timesofisrael.com)
- 30 arrested as anti-Israel protesters occupy University of Washington building (foxnews.com)
- Swarthmore encampment leads to 9 arrests (forward.com)
- Western Pa. universities work to address antisemitism on campuses as incidents soar nationally (triblive.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint installation at Riverview is now complete. Charles Morris and Yeshiva Boys materials have been received and are awaiting installation schedules. BluePoint has now been installed in 31 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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