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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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  • Checklist

    High Holidays Security Planning Checklist

    October 21, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    The High Holidays provide congregations with a valuable opportunity to review safety and security plans and procedures, and to re-emphasize the central role that safety…

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Report Campus Hate

    October 21, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    Antisemitism and hate have no place on campus. By sharing incidents with us, we are able to provide support, identify patterns and trends, and ensure…

    • High Holidays
    • Incident Response
  • Informational One Pager

    Introduction to the Emergency Preparedness Program

    October 21, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    The Secure Community Network (SCN) as the official safety and security organization of theJewish community in North America works to provide the Jewish community and…

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Checklist

    Outdoor Services and Events Checklist

    October 21, 2024 Abigail Miller

    This year poses unique challenges for the communal observance of the High Holidays, causing us all to make difficult decisions on how to safely take…

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
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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