Over the past two years, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, in collaboration with neighboring federations and the Secure Community Network (SCN), has worked tirelessly to enhance our community’s safety, knowledge, and readiness to respond to threats. In advance of the High Holidays, Regional Security Advisor Michael Shanbrom conducted a series of community wide security trainings at New Haven area synagogues. More than 4,000 community members in our region have undergone SCN core training, which equips individuals with life-saving skills such as Situational Awareness, Active Threat Response, and Stop the Bleed techniques. Ongoing training initiatives ensure that our community remains prepared for any eventuality.