Security Updates

From the Federation Security Team

Please Be Aware

Jury selection starts Monday, April 24th for the federal hate crime trial in the 10/27/2018 attack at the Tree of Life building. Please remain vigilant, and report any suspicious or concerning events. We are not aware of any direct or indirect threats impacting our community at this time, but we are monitoring this closely.

For awareness, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut fall on next week’s calendar. In the past, neither holiday has resulted in attacks on US targets. However, both/either could be attractive targets for violent extremists motivated by the symbolic nature of the attack and the exposure brought to their cause (Yom Hazikaron commemorates Israel’s fallen soldiers and Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrates the signing of Israel’s Declaration of Independence in 1948). Extremists may be inspired to act based on the current geopolitical environment in Israel, recent militant and terrorist activity targeting Israel, and/or escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The FBI in Las Vegas did not find enough evidence to charge the individual(s) who carved a swastika on the back of a Jewish teen with special needs. Please see article, below.

Security Matters in the News This Week

BluePoint Status

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

House of Worship Active Shooter/Violent Intruder Response Seminar

Active Shooter Training 6.23.23
Friday, June 23 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
A V Lauttamus Communications & Security
1000 Colliers Way
Weirton, WV 26062 United States
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Lead Speaker - Bob Winters, CCP - Protective Security Advisor, Pittsburg DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Second Speaker - Shawn Brokos - Director, Community Security Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. Active Shooter Training 6.23.23

Faith-Based Security & Resilience Learning Series

Faith-Based Security and Resilience Workshop June 29 2023 (002)
Thursday, June 29 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Zoom

Keeping your kids safe at schools, daycare centers and summer camps. Faith-Based Security and Resilience Workshop June 29 2023 (002)

NEW: 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.

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Thank you to our Corporate Security Partner

Shawn Brokos

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