The Champaign Urbana Jewish Federation (CUJF) Committee Against Antisemitism (CAA) is committed to ensuring that our community remains a place where everyone can live and practice openly, free from fear or intimidation. To that end, we have partnered with the Secure Community Network (SCN) for the reporting of any potentially antisemitic incidents, threats, or suspicious activity.
Who is SCN?
The Secure Community Network works diligently to monitor both physical institutions and online threats. They are working in partnership with a network of colleagues to ensure our facilities are secure and our community members are trained, and coordinating with key partners, from law enforcement to the broader faith-based community — all with the aim of ensuring that the Jewish community can continue to live and practice openly, free from fear, violence, or intimidation.
Our community is directly supported by Regional Security Advisor Ken Scarlette. Ken works closely with the CAA and local law enforcement to ensure our facilities are secure and our members are trained.
- Contact Ken: [email protected]
- Get Involved: SCN offers regular of informational webinars on situational awareness and safety. We encourage you to attend these sessions to stay informed.
A Unified Way to Report Incidents
A critical part of our partnership is the Incident Reporting Form. We encourage community members to report any potentially antisemitic incidents, suspicious activity, or threats through this centralized portal.
Important: If you are witnessing a crime in progress or are in immediate physical danger, always call 911 first.
How Your Information is Used
When you submit a report, it is processed through SCN’s Realtime Actionable Intelligence Network™ (Project RAIN™). This state-of-the-art technology allows analysts to:
- Identify Trends: Sift through social media and the dark web to see if a local incident is part of a larger national trend.
- Coordinate Response: Share critical information in real-time with law enforcement to prevent threats from escalating.
- Create Awareness: In 2024, SCN handled over 5,400 reports. Accurate reporting helps us demonstrate the true level of antisemitism in Champaign-Urbana, which is vital for advocacy and securing resources.
By using this form, you aren't just reporting an incident; you are helping the CAA and CUJF gather the data necessary to advocate for our community’s safety with local government and law enforcement.
What Should You Report?
If you see something, say something. No incident is too small to be analyzed by the SCN team.
- Vandalism or antisemitic graffiti
- Threatening emails, phone calls, or social media posts
- Individuals loitering near Jewish institutions
- Verbal harassment or intimidation
By staying vigilant and reporting what we see, we ensure that our community remains resilient and secure.