What We Do

Community Security

The JFGD Security Programs primary mission is to provide the Jewish community a venerable security footprint.

Security Programs

Through assessments of the various organizations and facilities within the Federation and consistent training forums for members, the security team looks to maximize the safety of each community member. The team also provides collaborative emergency communications to partnering organizations. Lastly, we maintain a robust partnership with local law enforcement that lends to a bolstered security presence.

Resources

  • Leadership Safety Guide

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  • Facility Security Guidance

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  • Low-Cost Security Measures For Jewish Facilities

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  • Active Shooter Attacks: Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places

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  • Mass Gatherings: Take Charge of Your Personal Safety

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  • Suspicious Activity Reporting: Indicators and Examples

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  • Recognize the Signs of Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity

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FAQs

What the Focus Areas of the Department of Community Security?

The Department of Community Security focuses on four priorities:

INFORM & ALERT
Facilitate a security alert communications platform, ensuring timely critical communications for imminent security incidents in the Greater Dallas area to all participating Jewish organizations.

EDUCATE & TRAIN
Develop and implement the Community Security ‘Educational Series”, providing training and safety readiness for Jewish organizations.

ASSESS ON SITE
Conduct security and vulnerability site assessments to strengthen “Target Hardening” objectives for participating businesses, schools, synagogues, and service organizations.

CONNECT LEADERS
Convene local, state, and federal law enforcement partners for real-time intelligence sharing and threat analysis.

How do I get a site assessment?

How do I get security training?

How do I get extra law enforcement presence?

Email: communitysecurity@jewishfederation.com

Please provide:

  • Your agency/organization name
  • Primary contact person name
  • Primary contact phone number
  • Primary contact email
  • What do you need: Site Assessment, Security Training, Extra Law enforcement Presence?