Holiday Security Training Seminar set for Aug. 24

An individual recently visited multiple Jewish institutions — including the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (Federation) — and made violent, antisemitic threats both in person and online.

Federation and its security partner, the Secure Community Network (SCN), immediately began working with federal and local law enforcement, including increasing security at Jewish facilities throughout Atlanta. The individual was arrested on Aug. 1 and has been federally charged with interstate communication of threats.

“This level of coordination is a direct result of the security program made possible by your generous support of Federation. Atlanta is proud to have been the first community to hire a Community-Wide Security Director [Brian Davis] in 2001, and we have been committed to growing and strengthening our program ever since. Today, in partnership with SCN, we benefit from unparalleled intelligence access, deep relationships with law enforcement at every level, and a coordinated system that includes alert technology, Flock camera networks, and an incredible team of professionals and volunteers who remain ever vigilant,” Federation said in a statement.

Federation and SCN will host a community-wide security training on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This training will include High Holiday preparedness and will cover situational awareness, how to respond during an active assailant situation, an introduction to first aid/medical response, and other related topics.

Additional details, including the location, will be provided upon registration. To register, please visit the following link: https://jewishatlanta.org/events/high-holiday-emergency-preparedness-training/