Welcome to the Secure Community Network

Secure Community Network (SCN) was established in response to a heightened security concern among national Jewish leadership as a central address to serve and advise the American Jewish community concerning matters of communal safety, security and preparedness.

 

Pioneering in scope, the mandate of SCN is sweeping: the institutionalizing of a culture of security awareness and preparedness into the consciousness and operations of the American Jewish community.

 

Today, SCN has become a trusted partner and advisor for the Jewish community and law enforcement agencies across the country. Establishing and enabling a culture of security and preparedness, SCN provides countless consultations, training sessions, distributes important, timely, and credible communications, and assists communities and organizations in creating more secure environments for their constituents.

SCN Featured in Spring Edition of B'nai B'rith's International Magazine

“Recent events across the United States have reminded Jews they must stay vigilant against terrorist threats. But perhaps no one is watching more closely than the Secure Community Network, a trusted advisor for the Jewish community that has joined with law enforcement to keep Jewish sites safe and Jewish leaders in the loop. More and more groups are looking to the SCN to help them prepare for potential threats.”

–Matthew E. Berger

 

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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. 

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.

SCN Hotline

For crisis or emergency situations please call your local law enforcement. To reach SCN after normal business hours or to report an incident please call: 1-877-265-3337.  Please direct all other inquiries via email to Scandesk@scnus.org or call 212-284-6940

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