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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 admin

    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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    10-Minute Weather Safety Series: Extreme Heat Safety

    June 26, 2025 admin

    This 10-minute weather safety webinar is focused on extreme heat safety, guidance for avoiding heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and guidance for taking care of kids and pets. It is a narrated show available for you to view at your convenience.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Guidebook

    Jewish Camps: Assessments and Security

    June 5, 2025 admin

    This document provides assessment guidance to security directors who support Jewish camps and equips camp leadership with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance camp safety and security. Security directors are routinely tasked with conducting camp Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and advising camp leadership on how to best mitigate observed vulnerabilities. This document discusses the challenges of conducting a camp TVRA, areas in which to improve camp security, and security tips for camp directors.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Guidebook

    Low-Cost/No-Cost Security Measures for Jewish Facilities

    January 23, 2025 admin

    Increasing awareness and training of the people who work, visit or are present in your facility on a regular basis – whether staff, faculty, clergy, parents, students or members – is one of the single-most effective ways to enhance the safety and security of your institution. This guidance is intended to outline security measures that are little to no cost and can assist facilities in increasing their overall security.

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Informational One Pager

    Essential Safety Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Summer Camp

    January 16, 2025 admin

    Sending your child to summer camp can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to have questions. As a parent, you want assurance that your child will enjoy a safe, well-prepared environment where risks are mitigated and emergency plans are in place. To help ease your concerns, consider asking camp leadership the following questions before making your decision. A well-run camp will be able to answer these questions confidently, providing peace of mind that your child will be in good hands.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • 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…

    • Traveler Safety
  • Guidebook

    Emergency Management Basics for Jewish Community Leaders

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    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
    • Incident Response
    • Planning and Preparedness
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    Save A Life Flowchart

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    What everyone should know to stop bleeding after an injury.

    • Incident Response
    • Stop the Bleed