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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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.
The purpose of this document is to provide information, guidelines, and recommendations to assist Jewish organizations and institutions located on community campuses with security planning. This document discusses questions to ask when developing a campus-wide security plan, common security concerns, vulnerabilities, and general recommendations to mitigate those vulnerabilities, along with security planning and implementation guidance.
A presentation and panel discussion on steps individuals and organizations can take to secure special events.
The following is suggested guidance to be used in completing selected sections of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Investment Justification (IJ). For more detailed guidance, please review SCN’s webinar recording, Deep Dive: Writing the NSGP Application from 09 January 2025. The questions in this guidance document are intended to elicit comprehensive responses resulting in a high-scoring application.
Choosing a college can be overwhelming, especially when considering if the college fosters a safe and supportive environment for Jewish students. It’s important to know the school takes antisemitism seriously and actively supports Jewish life on campus. Asking the right questions can give you peace of mind that Jewish students will be welcomed, protected, and supported.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
