Vehicle break-ins and thefts continue apace. It seems every night we have home break-ins, vehicle thefts... it just goes on an on. Last night, for example, a house on the 2400 block of Shellydale was broken into - pocketbook and car were both stolen. 

Some reported crimes in the official logs:

10/04/15
6300 BLOCK OF GREENSPRING AVE

Robbery10/05/15 09:00 PM2600 BLOCK OF TANEY RD
Burglary10/02/15 12:00 PM5900 BLOCK OF HIGHGATE DR
Theft10/04/15 01:00 AM3800 BLOCK OF FORDS LN
Theft10/06/15 10:00 PM3700 BLOCK OF MENLO DR
GBurglary09/27/15 08:30 AM3000 BLOCK OF GLEN AVE
HRobbery10/06/15 02:55 PM4000 BLOCK OF FORDS LN
ITheft10/02/15 04:00 PM6300 BLOCK OF PIMLICO RD

JTheft10/06/15 10:30 PM2900 BLOCK OF GLEN AVE

LTheft10/06/15 06:00 PM5700 BLOCK OF SIMMONDS AVE
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PTheft10/09/15 01:00 PM4000 BLOCK OF GLENGYLE AVE
QBurglary10/10/15 11:00 AM4000 BLOCK OF GLENGYLE AVE

Please also see below:

Community Wide Distribution

Paul Goldenberg, National Director

October 15, 2015 (5:00pm EDT)

SCN INFOSHARE: (United States) Anti-Israeli Demonstrators Plan Rallies in Major U.S. Cities

SITUATION UPDATE

This information is being shared for your situational awareness and is not linked to any specific or imminent threat targeting the American Jewish community at this time. According to SCN sources and social media monitoring, anti-Israeli demonstrators have planned a series of protests throughout the United States and around the world in response to a recent escalation of violence in Israel. The violence, which initially erupted following heightened tensions at the Temple Mount holy site, has included terrorist attacks and deadly clashes between Israeli security personnel and rioters in cities throughout Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. These events have received widespread global media coverage, encouraging pro-Palestinian activists to plan anti-Israeli demonstrations.

There is currently no information at this time to suggest that protests are specifically targeting American Jewish organizations or that threats exist against the American Jewish community. However, we are sharing preliminary details on the following planned protests for your situational awareness. In light of the possibility that demonstrators may plan activities in other locations throughout the country, we suggest that you remain in contact with your local law enforcement authorities about potential demonstrations. SCN will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as warranted on protests and other activities linked to the heightened tensions abroad.

Tampa, Florida: (16 October 2015, 4:00PM) Activists have scheduled to gather at 56th St. and Fowler Ave. 
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (16 October 2015) Activists of the International Action Center have scheduled to protest at the Israeli Consulate located on 19th St. and JFK Blvd.
 
Cleveland, Ohio: (17 October 2015, 12:00AM) Anti-Israel activists plan to gather at Willard Park, located at the northwest corner of East 9th Street and Lakeside Avenue
 
Houston, Texas: (17 October 2015, 5:00PM) Activists plan to meet at the Starbucks located at 2521 Post Oak Blvd
 
Columbus, Ohio: (24 October 2015, 4:00PM) Activists have scheduled to meet at the Ohio Statehouse located at 1 Capitol Square

SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTESTS & DEMONSTRATIONS

In light of the ongoing conflict, we strongly encourage you to contact your local law enforcement to determine whether protests are being planned in your area. The following security measures should be considered in the event of protests or demonstrations at or near your facility:

• Contact local law enforcement in advance to determine whether protests are being planned near your facility
• If protesters gather near your facility, immediately notify local law enforcement
• Assess the size and type of protest to respond appropriately
• Notify all staff of the situation so they are familiar with implemented procedures
• Report suspicious persons/activity IMMEDIATELY to local law enforcement; Provide accurate physical descriptions and reports to law enforcement
• Secure the perimeter of the premises by closing all entrances and exits, redeploying security personnel accordingly
• Review and implement appropriate security measures with a specific focus on access control, perimeter security, suspicious behavior/activity, crisis communication plans
• Ensure frontline staff are trained in handling intrusions by groups of individuals who are not expected or welcome at your facility, bomb threats, threatening phone calls, and completion of suspicious activity and incident reports related to all of these scenarios
• If possible, redirect CCTV cameras to cover protesters and set the system to record in real-time
• Notify the public relations staff designated to deal with media inquiries
• Advise all staff, personnel, and visitors to avoid contact with protesters
• Monitor social media to see what others are saying about your leadership, organization and special events. Set up ³Google Alerts² or other mechanisms to capture web references specific to your organization or facility. Threats and other posts of concern should be shared with law enforcement.

For additional information concerning this communication please contact SCN at scandesk@scnus.org. For additional resources concerning communal safety and security, please visit the Secure Community Network website at www.scnus.org