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.
Personal Safety for Lay & Professional Leadership During the High Holidays
Thursday, September 12 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Empowered Citizenship: Understanding Hate Speech and Crimes
Monday, September 16 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDTPittsburgh, PA 15217 United States + Google Map
What constitutes a hate crime? What happens in a federal investigation? What is local law enforcement’s role? How does the Jewish Federation collaborate with law enforcement? What can you do to be an informed and safe citizen? These questions and more will be addressed by speakers representing various law enforcement agencies in this community safety forum. Our goal is to help community members recognize their rights, responsibilities, and best practices, while giving everyone a more infor...
The Power of Hello
Tuesday, September 17 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
The Power of Hello
Tuesday, September 17 @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Stop The Bleed®
Wednesday, September 18 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Stop The Bleed®
Wednesday, September 18 @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Situational Awareness & Countering Active Threat Training (CATT)
Thursday, September 19 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Situational Awareness & Countering Active Threat Training (CATT)
Thursday, September 19 @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Combating Emerging Threats
Thursday, September 26 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDTHigh Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
3rd Quarter Faith-Based Security & Resilience Learning Series
Monday, September 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDTThe Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security and partners cordially invite you to attend the third quarterly event of our virtual learning series on Monday, September 30, 2024. In this segment of our series, we will be conducting a panel discussion between faith leaders who have been the unfortunate victims of gun violence along with public officials who are experts in the field of public safety. Panelists: Rabbi Hazzan Dr. Jeffrey Myers - Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh PA Surviving the wors...
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.