Security
For immediate public safety issues, please call 9-1-1 and then contact:
Bill Bronner, Director of Community Security
518-483-9132
Join us in creating a safer more resilient prepared Jewish community
According to the US Department of Homeland Security’s 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment, the threat of violence from US-based violent extremists — including domestic violent extremists (DVEs) who are motivated by various ideologies and foreign terrorist organization (FTO)-inspired homegrown violent extremists (HVEs) — will remain high for the foreseeable future. The threat will continue to be characterized primarily by lone offenders or small cells motivated to violence by a combination of racial, religious, gender or anti-government grievances; conspiracy theories; and personalized factors. The rise in hate crimes and antisemitic attacks and rhetoric throughout the world has impacted the Jewish community, raising concerns about safety.
The Jewish Federation of Central New York has taken extraordinary steps to enhance our community’s safety, security and preparedness posture by partnering with Secure Community Network (SCN).
Safety and Security Training
One of the most effective, low-cost measures to enhance a Jewish organization’s safety and security posture is the training of its members, staff, and others in situational awareness, Active Threat Response, and Greeter-Usher practices. These classes, and others, customized to the needs of each organization, build personal confidence, preparedness and resilience in the face of a crisis or emergency and begin the development of a safety and security culture in the organization.
Information Sharing
Nationally, SCN maintains a Duty Desk with an on-call analyst available to Jewish community leaders and government partners. The Duty Desk provides 24-hour threat monitoring, intelligence analysis, and liaison with local, state, and federal agencies. Locally, our security leadership operates SCN Alert, a state-of-the-art emergency communications platform that allows for vital, timely information to be sent to staff, community institutions, and partners through various channels.
Locally, we maintain open communication and actively share intelligence with federal, state, county and city law enforcement agencies. These relationships enable us to continue the monitoring of security-related activities and proactively address imminent threats.
Security Advice and Consultation
The foundation of an effective security program begins with an assessment of an institution or organization’s current security posture. We can advise and coach institutions through that process. The team will meet with the organization’s leadership to identify needs and to develop a roadmap towards building a strong safety and security posture and culture. Our team also conducts formal Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments (TVRAs) to support security planning and applications for grant monies from federal, state, and local governments for security enhancements.
File an Incident Report
If you SEE something, SAY something!
Suspicious activities, people, and vehicles
Unusual events or incidents
Dangerous situations
Suspicious communications such as text messages, phone calls, voice mail messages, emails, letters or packages, etc. should be reported.
Please note, true emergencies should be reported to police via 911 immediately.
You Can Help
Perhaps the greatest threat to the Jewish community is complacency over time and develop a false sense of security. That is why the need to raise funds continues to be a high priority for the Federation of Central New York – to provide the resources needed to strengthen our community’s buildings, train our leaders and provide a sense of empowerment and increased vigilance that will ensure a more secure Jewish Community.
Together, we can build a safer, more resilient Jewish community—one that stands ready, prepared, and united.
