Please Be Aware
Within the last two weeks there have been three separate incidents reported regarding males that appear to be of Middle Eastern or Hispanic ethnicity who are engaging in suspicious activity near churches in Beaver County, one of them claiming to be from Israel. These incidents stem from driving slowly with phones up possibly taking pictures to leaving an electric bicycle battery in one of the pews. Please use your situational awareness and report anything suspicious to 911 and then to Federation by using the Incident Report Form.
The PA Energy and Innovation Summit held at CMU on July 15th will bring in VIPs to include industry leaders, President Trump and Senator McCormick. At this time, we are expecting heavy traffic through Oakland approximately between 2-3p, then again around 4:30–5:15 PM, causing residual traffic that may impact travel in the surrounding area.
So far in 2025, we have logged 191 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 173 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
- North American domestic terror puts Jews at risk (JPost.com)
- Member of white supremacist group charged in alleged plot to solicit murder of ‘high-value targets’ (nbcnews.com)
- Louisville leaders, organizations denounce Patriot Front march (courier-journal.com)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint installation is now complete at J&R Camp and Emma Kaufman Camp. Cabling being pulled at Yeshiva Boys is now. Charles Morris’ installation is scheduled to begin mid-July and finish at the end of July. BluePoint is now live in 31 of the 33 locations. Police boxes have been installed at 28 of our organizations, enabling law enforcement to have immediate access in an emergency.
Security Resources and/or Training
2025 Faith-Based Pre-Holiday Virtual Workshop
Holiday Safety for Faith Communities As the holiday season approaches, it is important to keep our churches, congregations, and communities safe. This free virtual workshop, designed specifically for faith-based leadership and their communities, will cover key safety and security tips for the fall and winter months. The training will include a DHS threat brief, legal issues in providing security within houses of worship, and practical strategies for seeking peace within our faith communities. ...
2025 Faith-Based Pre-Holiday Virtual Workshop
Holiday Safety for Faith Communities As the holiday season approaches, it is important to keep our churches, congregations, and communities safe. This free virtual workshop, designed specifically for faith-based leadership and their communities, will cover key safety and security tips for the fall and winter months. The training will include a DHS threat brief, legal issues in providing security within houses of worship, and practical strategies for seeking peace within our faith communities. S...
FY2025/2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Guidance
Please join the Secure Community Network (SCN) and subject matter experts for a workshop on the NSGP implementation process, including completing the Environmental & Historic Preservation Form (EHP), with a Q&A session at the conclusion of the webinar.
10-Minute Weather Safety Series: Winter Weather
This interactive session features a live Q&A where our experts will provide practical, actionable strategies for snowstorms and other severe winter conditions, alongside best practices for emergency planning. You will be familiarized with the essential steps and considerations to help yourself and your community remain prepared, safe, and resilient throughout the season. Presenter Murray Snow Director, Emergency Preparedness Secure Community Network
BeAware™: An Introduction to Situational Awareness
This training will teach you how to recognize suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior and threats and what to do. Designed for all community members, BeAware™ covers basic situational awareness and how to help protect yourself, your family, and your community. Speakers Chad Lotman Director, Training Secure Community Network John Piser Deputy Director, Planning & Preparedness Secure Community Network
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