Resource Library

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

DISCLAIMER: These guidelines are for informational purposes only. Secure Community Network advises seeking professional security advice tailored to your situation. SCN makes no representation, guarantee, or warranty that adopting any recommendation presented here will ensure that your facility or users will be invulnerable to attack or crime. SCN shall not have any liability because of any decision by you to adopt or not adopt any part of these guidelines. These guidelines are copyrighted property of SCN and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, posted, transmitted, distributed, or changed without the prior written permission of SCN.

 

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  • Informational One Pager

    SCN Overview One-Pager

    February 21, 2025 Wyatt Ronan

    We are a team of intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security, and military professionals, recognized as the community’s official liaison to federal law enforcement, and the only faith-based nonprofit with a direct line to the FBI.

  • 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 your Jewish organization 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
  • Guidebook

    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

    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

    Jewish Community Conference and 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