Please Be Aware
Talya Lubit, a co-defendant in the targeted graffiti case from the July 29, 2024, defacement at the Jewish Federation and Chabad of Squirrel Hill pled guilty May 15, 2025 in federal court to one count of a Hate Crime and one count of Conspiracy. As part of the plea, she will be ordered to pay restitution in the amount of approximately $11,000 to cover the damages to both signs. The case against her two co-defendants is ongoing, Mohamad Hamad and Micaiah Collins. Both were recently charged via a Superseding Indictment with conspiracy to build and detonate bombs, among other charges.
So far in 2025, we have logged 111 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 122 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
- Rioter sentenced for burning US flag, vandalism in pro-Hamas rally in DC (jns.org)
- CMU graduation marred by anti-Zionist, anti-Hindu messaging on the Fence (jewishchronicle.com)
- Woman pleads guilty to vandalizing Jewish buildings in Pittsburgh (post-gazette.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
Ensuring Readiness, Security and Empowerment for the High Holidays
Is your community ready for the High Holidays? Securing Our Space offers practical guidance to strengthen both physical security and personal preparedness. Learn how to implement layered security measures, keep your emergency supplies accessible and empower your community to respond confidently and effectively during an incident. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) i...
A Practical Discussion on Physical Security Improvements
Ask the Security Experts Join Secure Community Network for an interactive conversation about today’s most important physical security challenges. Hear practical recommendations from a nationally recognized security expert and leave with strategies you can put into action. PREPARE • PLAN • STRENGTHEN Speakers Debbie Gottlieb Director of Grants Management Secure Community Network Jeffrey Slotnick Founder & President, Setracon
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