The URJ is a member of the Secure Community Network (SCN), the national homeland security initiative of the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations. The URJ is committed to helping congregations become more secure. We remain in ongoing contact with law enforcement officials, including the FBI, and share any helpful information we receive.
It's essential that every congregation have security guidelines and procedures in place. See below for Congregational Security and Safety resources specific to Jewish institutions and review the General Security Preparedness section for information from federal agencies.
More than 2300 ideas and programs that have been successfully implemented in Union congregations. Use the key words safety or security to find examples of congregational emergency manuals and security procedures
Developed and maintained by the Office of Infrastructure Protection's Office for Bombing Prevention, the Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire) is the Department's 24/7 online, secure, collaborative, information-sharing network for bomb squad, law enforcement, and other emergency services personnel to learn about current terrorist improvised explosive device (IED) tactics, techniques, and procedures, including design and emplacement considerations
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers this guide to help you, as a mail center supervisor, and your coworkers keep your mail center safe and secure.
The Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) is a national secure and trusted web-based portal for information sharing and collaboration between federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and international partners engaged in the homeland security mission
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