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The following security planning measures were prepared by the ADL
Security is a long-term process that typically cannot be
efficiently or effectively deployed only when there is an
emergency.
1. Keep your eyes and ears open for anything unusual or suspicious
and call law enforcement immediately if you come across something.
Unusual behavior, unwarranted interest in your facility (including
unusual traffic patterns), suspicious packages and strange devices
should be promptly reported to the police or security personnel.
2. Ensure that staff knows what to do in the event of an
emergency.
3. Review and practice security procedures. In particular, review
with all personnel their role in security. For instance, if
vigilance has slipped in mail and package delivery safety
procedures, now is the time to revisit this area. Also, ensure
that your institution’s rules and procedures dealing with who gets
into your facility are sufficient and are functioning (access
control).
4. Pre-event publicity for upcoming events should be looked at
anew. Potential gains in audience numbers must be weighed against
security concerns created by “going public”
5. Renew/establish relationships with local law enforcement and
discuss security. It has been our experience that local
jurisdictions are working very hard to maintain close
relationships with their Jewish institutions. If you have not
established personal relationships with key police personnel, set
up a meeting to do so.
Remember: a good working relationship with your local police
department will help ensure that any information that you need is
transmitted to you quickly and efficiently.
6. If your building will be closing for a long period of time, it
would be a good idea to have a person who is familiar with the
building to do a periodic walk-by, checking to make sure that all
lighting is working, doors remain locked, windows remain locked,
etc.
7. Trust your instincts. If something strikes you as being out of
place or problematic, call the police.
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