JCRC SECURITY CHECKLIST

Today we live in a time when security is of great concern to the Jewish community. Throughout the year, it is wise for each of us to check the security systems we have in place. Listed below are recommended security arrangements for your building that should include the following:

• Double-check your regular security arrangements regarding the checking of non-employees coming into your building, and use caution in the acceptance of delivered parcels or letters. Critical is a re-examination of controls at your reception area.
  
• Do not routinely open any packages or mail that appear suspicious or unusual, and be especially cautious about mail that has no return address. Suspicious mail includes overseas mail that you do not expect, or from a sender unknown to you.
  
• If a person who is not known to you leaves ANY package in your office or building, treat such an object with extreme caution.
  
• Review your mechanical security devices, such as locks and alarms.
  
• All sides of your building should be well-lighted.
  
• Guard service, where appropriate, should be considered.
  
• Urge directors of your cemeteries to review, in consultation with local law-enforcement agencies, their security arrangements.
  

KEEPING YOUR JEWISH INSTITUTION SAFE
http://www.adl.org/security/safe.pdf
From the Anti-Defamation League


For security questions or concerns, contact the JCRC at (214) 615-5229 or mgorin@jfgd.org.

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