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Best-practice guidance documents, training materials, security protocols and checklists, and templates, and more– all developed by leading experts in communal security.

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  • Checklist

    Field Trip Safety Considerations

    November 13, 2024 admin

    Whether your organization’s spending a day at the zoo, taking a trip across thecountry, or flying overseas, planning and preparedness is a priority, and severalsafety…

  • White Paper

    Firearms and the Faithful

    January 2, 2020 Abigail Miller

    Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.

  • White Paper

    Private Security

    April 28, 2022 Abigail Miller

    Does hiring a private security firm make Jews safer?

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    Community Guide for Working with Law Enforcement

    October 21, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    Jewish community organizations are not traditional response agencies nor are their leaders traditional first responders. Unfortunately, in addition to the traditional threats that society faces, the increasing number of targeted crimes against the Jewish community has forced organizations and leadership within the community into emergency response roles.

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Training Materials

    Personal Security Awareness

    October 20, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The goal of Personal Security Awareness is to recognize risk and potential dangers, understand how to respond effectively, and take proactive measure to protect yourself.

    • Personal Security Awareness
  • Checklist

    Bomb Threat Procedure Checklist

    October 19, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Keep this resource as a hardcopy in locations where anyone who may receive a threat can easily access. In the event of receiving a threat, whether over the phone, in-person, in writing, or over email, use this resource to write down details about the threat exactly as it is communicated.

    • High Holidays
    • Incident Response
  • Guidebook

    Low-Cost/No-Cost Security Measures for Jewish Facilities

    October 19, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Increasing awareness and training of the people who work, visit or are present in your facility on a regular basis – whether staff, faculty, clergy, parents, students or members – is one of the single-most effective ways to enhance the safety and security of your institution. This guidance is intended to outline security measures that are little to no cost and can assist facilities in increasing their overall security.

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Checklist

    2024 Election Safety & Security Considerations

    October 17, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    The use of a vehicle as a weapon in a terrorist attack is not new. Recent terrorist incidents and violent extremist propaganda demonstrate that the use of vehicles as a weapon continues to be of interest by those wishing to cause harm. Attacks of this nature require minimal capability, but can have a devastating impact in crowded places with low levels of visible security.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Informational One Pager

    Training Catalogue

    October 14, 2024 Abigail Miller

    A one-pager list of our training catalogue courses, with more information through our Empowering Communities Through Training page.

  • Checklist

    Synagogue Conference and Special Event Security

    October 14, 2024 Abigail Miller

    When planning a conference, special event or large gathering, careful attention must be paid to issues of safety and security. The safety and well-being of attendees should be a primary consideration at every stage of planning, and the event should only start after a detailed security plan has been created.

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Template

    What to Expect – A Guide to the Table Top Exercise

    October 2, 2024 Abigail Miller

    A Tabletop Exercise (TTX) is a discussion-based, low-stress exercise. Players will be presented with a guided, hypothetical scenario in an informal setting, and will identify critical tasks and answer questions relevant to each module presented. The exercise will allow players to assess their organization’s emergency plans, procedures, and policies while identifying roles and responsibilities, strengths, weaknesses, and needed resources in case of an emergency. This guide sets expectations for how to conduct a Tabletop Exercise.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Template

    Home Safety Plan Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    This document provides a tool for families to use to gather information that may be needed in and immediately after an emergency situation.  This information includes personal contacts, medical information, financial and insurance account information, reunification sites, and general information on possible responses to emergencies.

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness