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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 Wyatt Ronan

    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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  • Guidebook

    Physical Security Guidelines for Organizations Leasing Space or Using Shared Space

    April 21, 2025 Abigail Miller

    Many Jewish organizations lease space in commercial buildings or share space with other Jewish organizations. Ensuring the security and safety of Jewish organizations in commercial space presents many challenges that need to be considered before signing a lease.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Informational One Pager

    Essential Safety Questions To Ask Before Deciding On A College

    April 17, 2025 Wyatt Ronan

    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.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Webinar Recording

    10-Minute Weather Safety Series: Spring Weather

    March 10, 2025 Abigail Miller

    This 10-minute weather safety webinar is focused on spring weather events including tornado awareness, severe thunderstorm safety, microbursts, and ocean and beach safety.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Guidebook

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

    January 23, 2025 Abigail Miller

    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 Wyatt Ronan

    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
  • Informational One Pager

    Access & Functional Needs Planning: Process & Pitfalls

    January 6, 2025 Wyatt Ronan

    The emergency preparedness planning process follows a traditional format and will help identify which accessibility and functional needs you need to address in your planning and which accommodations should be considered.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Checklist

    High Holidays Security Planning Checklist

    October 21, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

    The High Holidays provide congregations with a valuable opportunity to review safety and security plans and procedures, and to re-emphasize the central role that safety…

    • High Holidays
    • Planning and Preparedness