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Secure Community Network Launches "IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING" Campaign

Following a joint White House meeting, The Jewish Federations of North America and Secure Community Network (SCN), the national homeland security initiative of the Jewish Federations and Conference of Presidents, announced a new partnership today with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to combat the ongoing threat of terrorism to America’s Jewish institutions. It is the first instance of DHS partnering with a faith-based community to advance its “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign, which will be disseminated through the vast Jewish Federation network and other national Jewish organizations.

“The American Jewish community and the places we gather remain at high risk of being targeted by terrorists,” said Jerry Silverman, President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America. “This new partnership with the Department of Homeland Security will empower us to counter this threat as we become more actively involved in our own protection.”

The “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign -- originally implemented by New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority and now licensed to DHS for a nationwide campaign -- is a simple and effective program to engage the public and key frontline employees to identify and report indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats to the proper transportation and law enforcement authorities.

“The “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign empowers members of communities to become active participants in a shared homeland security effort and further establishes a “culture of security” and awareness in Jewish institutions and communities across the country,” said Paul Goldenberg, Secure Community Network National Director.

The Jewish Federations, in association with their Secure Community Network (SCN) initiative, will help launch the campaign in the community with customized posters, announcements and materials to the thousands of centers and organizations that the Federation movement reaches.

Click here to view the "If You See Something, Say Something™” Campaign Web Page and Fact Sheet

Click here to see the White House Coverage of the Announcement

Table Top Exercises:   Testing Your Emergency Plans

Many agencies, institutions and organizations have invested heavily in security planning, all-hazards preparedness, and business continuity planning.  However, such plans are not complete until they are tested. Expert consensus indicates that the best way to prepare for the worst is by simulating and practicing what the plans call for - which is why the use of table top exercises is on the rise.  A table top exercise is a facilitated activity that places participants in a simulated situation requiring them to function in the capacity required for responding to a real-world event. Table top exercises are scenario-based simulations and provide a non-threatening way to work through and discuss all of the considerations of managing an incident. Tabletops raise the level of awareness as to the actual state of preparedness without the cost and disruption of a full scale live exercise while empowering all participants to become informed, active contributors to the safety, security, and resiliency of their organization.  To access more information on table top exercises, view the attached presentation or download the informational article. 

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Security Managers Corner

The Security Managers Corner section of the SCN website, reserved exclusively for security directors, facility managers and other personnel directly responsible for the safety and security of Jewish facilities, is a space dedicated to the sharing of best practices and security information.  SCN frequently posts bulletins, reports and security best practices to the Security Managers Corner for sharing information with our network of security directors and facility managers. Be sure to log-in frequently to access newly posted information. 

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. To find out more about CERT training in your area, please go to the State Directory page of the CERT website.

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