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Dear Chevrei,

The Security Committee is deeply appreciative to everyone who attended Welcoming and Aware Shabbat. Below are some key messages and reminders, followed by information about registering for the upcoming CSS training.

A few key takeaways:

• Know our security features. Become familiar with the safety measures in our building. Email us at security@anschechesed.org to arrange a tour.
• Don't hold the 100th Street doors open. Letting them close behind each person or family is part of our layered security and lets the security booth see who enters.
• Stay aware. Notice hazards wherever you are: a slippery step, a speeding bike, someone in distress. Awareness grows with practice.
• Feel empowered to act. If something seems out of the ordinary, don't hesitate to take a simple action: lock a door, check in with security, or alert someone who can help.
• Get informed. CSS trainings offer valuable, basic safety information.The more people at Ansche Chesed who are trained, the safer we all are. 
• Join the team! More people taking shifts means shared responsibility and a manageable commitment for everyone. ("But I come to shul to pray!" We understand! A typical shift is just 1 hour and 15 minutes, and partial shifts are welcome. One or two shifts a month makes a real difference to our community. You don’t need a security background or an imposing presence, just a friendly, observant, approachable attitude. We’ll provide all the training and support you need.)

Thank you for being part of a community that takes both welcoming and safety seriously.

The Ansche Chesed Security Committee

REGISTRATION FOR CSS/WELCOME AND AWARE TRAINING

1. If you have never registered with CSS for any training, please do so here: This is not a commitment to participate.
2. Sign the Waiver in the email you will receive shortly after registering.
3. Register for the in-person class at this link. AC will host a class on December 13. Can’t make that date? You can take the L1 training at any location or time that is convenient for you–look for additional L1 opportunities in the CSS Weekly Intel Brief you will start to receive. 
4. Complete the online portion of the training before the in-person session.
5. If you have already registered to volunteer with CSS, and you have completed the online training, you may register for the in person training here or through the link on CSS Weekly Intel Brief. (If you are not receiving this, please let us know.)

Questions? Email us at security@anschechesed.org.