Facilitate a security alert communications platform, ensuring timely critical communications for imminent security incidents in the Greater Dallas area to all participating Jewish organizations.
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas (JFGD) created the Department of Community Security to ensure Jewish Dallas is proactive in our approach to safety and security. In the summer of 2016, JFGD signed on to a brand-new program to develop a thorough and thoughtful community safety plan. Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) oversees this nation-wide Secure Community Network (SCN) with the goal to inform, alert, and monitor Jewish security threats. At the onset of 2017, through a series of meetings with SCN, stakeholders, and community members, the Department of Community Security was approved. Major funding was provided by the Korenvaes Family Foundation in addition to JFGD allocations.
Resources
- Leadership Safety Guide
- Facility Security Guidance
- Low-Cost Security Measures For Jewish Facilities
- Active Shooter Attacks: Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places*
- Mass Gatherings: Take Charge of Your Personal Safety*
- Suspicious Activity Reporting: Indicators and Examples*
- Recognize the Signs of Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity*
*Provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security
Upcoming Trainings
We do not have any planned training opportunities at this time.
The Department of Community Security focuses on four priorities:
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Inform & Alert
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Educate & Train
Develop and implement the Community Security ‘Educational Series”, providing training and safety readiness for Jewish organizations.
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Assess on Site
Conduct security and vulnerability site assessments to strengthen “Target Hardening” objectives for participating businesses, schools, synagogues, and service organizations.
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Connect Leaders
Convene local, state, and federal law enforcement partners for real-time intelligence sharing and threat analysis.
Safety News
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Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas (JFGD) is ramping up security to keep 70,000 community member...
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JFGD is proud of the successful efforts to secure $2 million in state-level dollars in the 2024-2...
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As I reflect on this year and celebrate our 112th year of collective efforts in supporting Jewish...
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Bill Humphrey
Director, Department of Community Security Former Deputy Chief of the Dallas Pol...