Please Be Aware
White supremacist Hardy Lloyd was arrested without incident by the FBI on August 10, 2023 in Follansbee, West Virginia for witness tampering in the synagogue shooter trial, obstruction, and threatening communications. He was detained pending a detention hearing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the Northern District of West Virginia. We are grateful to the United States Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, and Security Community Network (SCN) for our collaborative effort in bringing Lloyd to justice. The investigation spanned for months and required constant efforts to mitigate potential threats. Most importantly, we are grateful for the relentless efforts of the community in assisting us by reporting Lloyd’s conduct to us.
The state PCCD security grant is likely to open next week with a deadline on or before Sept 30, 2023. Please contact Erin Fagan immediately if you would like assistance in applying for this grant at efagan@jfedpgh.org.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Feds arrest white supremacist over Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial threats (triblive.com→)
- White supremacist Hardy Lloyd arrested (jewishchronicle.com→)
- Groups combating rising antisemitism in Pittsburgh, nationally (triblive.com→)
- Patriot Front members sue activist who identified them (usatoday.com→)
- How Shelby County schools are looking to protect students from shooters (commercialappeal.com→)
BluePoint Status
As we prepare for back-to-school, please review your current contact lists in BluePoint. If changes are needed, please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org.
Our BluePoint training video and refresher video are available on YouTube. These are useful for new staff or as a reminder for existing staff.
Security Resources and/or Training
Please schedule your training needs for the year as soon as possible. Our schedule is filling up quickly.
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...
De-Escalation Training
Please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252 to schedule this training.
Situational Awareness, Active Threat, and Usher/Greeter Training
If you or your organization have not yet had these training modules, please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252. All can be made available in person or via Zoom.
If you need more Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.
