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  • 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…

  • 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 Jews safer?

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  • Report Campus Hate

    October 21, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    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…

    • High Holidays
    • Incident Response
  • Checklist

    Bomb Threat Procedure Checklist

    October 19, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Keep this resource as a hardcopy in locations where anyone who may receive a threat can easily access. In the event of receiving a threat, whether over the phone, in-person, in writing, or over email, use this resource to write down details about the threat exactly as it is communicated.

    • High Holidays
    • Incident Response
  • Template

    Crisis Management Plan Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    When an incident occurs, it can impact one or more community organizations and requires a coordinated, strategic management effort separate from the tactical management of the incident that will occur at the affected organization(s). To accomplish this, a Crisis Management Plan (CMP) should be developed for the community by the Federation or convening agency. The purpose of the CMP is to outline the local Federation or agency’s approach to a coordinated crisis management effort.

    • Incident Response
    • Planning and Preparedness
  • 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
  • Poster

    Save A Life Flowchart

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    What everyone should know to stop bleeding after an injury.

    • Incident Response
    • Stop the Bleed
  • Poster

    Unattended vs. Suspicious Items Guidance

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Criminals or terrorists sometimes conceal improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in backpacks, suitcases, or common items. Use this process to safely determine if an item is a serious threat or just unattended

    • High Holidays
    • Incident Response
  • Checklist

    Hillel Threatening or Harassing Call Checklist

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    This quick reference checklist is designed to help employees, volunteers and decision makers of facilities, institutions, etc. in responding to harassing or threatening calls. It is critical that relevant information be documented and recorded to provide to law enforcement and other relevant parties.

    • Incident Response
  • Poster

    Suspicious Mail or Packages Guidance

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Protect yourself, your organization, and your mail room in the event that you receive a suspicious letter or package.

    • High Holidays
    • Incident Response