On Monday, January 4, 2010 the JCRC held its first workshop and webinar on “Accessing the 2010 Nonprofit Security Grants Program.” Steve Tierney from the New York State Office of Homeland Security and David Pollock of the JCRC presented. View the presentation here.
JCRC Testifies at NYS Nonprofit Security Hearing
JCRC Associate Executive Director David Pollock appeared at a hearing on December 15th and commented on the Non-Profit Homeland Security Preparedness Study currently being conducted by the New York State Office of Homeland Security. He observed that, “. . . creating a culture of security and preparedness at Jewish organizations must be a priority. I must report that the results are decidedly mixed, ranging from indifference and denial on one extreme, to remarkable engagement on the other. Security is sometimes costly and inevitably inconvenient. Institutions with a culture of security and preparedness readily make the sacrifice and take the appropriate measures. Most organizations “get it”, and have taken identifiable steps to safeguard themselves, their constituencies and their physical assets. However, too many have done too little. Everyone need more help.” Read the full testimony here.
NY State Nonprofit Security Preparedness Survey
New York State is committed to working with the not-for-profit community to identify its security needs and developing solutions and strategies for improving security and protecting not-for-profit institutions facing an increased risk of terrorist attack. A new survey is part of this effort. Thanks to Senator Toby Stavisky and Assemblyman Rory Lancman for their sponsorship of this legislation and Tom Donlon, Director of the NY Office of Homeland Security for his leadership. You can view the survey here.