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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Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.
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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…
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.
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.
Ensuring the safety and security of Jewish campers and campgrounds during the summer is crucial. Here are the top ten things camp staff can do.
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.
A one-pager list of our training catalogue courses, with more information through our Empowering Communities Through Training page.
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.
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.
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.
In the most complex and dynamic threat environment facing this country, schools remain one of the most concerning targets for violence. The Secure Community Network has developed guidance to help inform schools of the Top 10 Safety and Security action items they should be considering in advance.
