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Security notice for UK Jewish community
22 May 2025
Following the 21 May terror attack in Washington, where two Israeli Embassy staff members were murdered outside an American Jewish Committee event at the Capital Jewish Museum, please see the following security notice from CST. The attack serves as a powerful reminder of the continued importance of adhering to security procedures. This security notice is not based upon any specific intelligence or advance warnings, but the overall level of risk has been unusually high since 7 October 2023 and we continue doing all that we can against that threat.
Security reminders
- Access control: Gates and doors should remain closed and locked when not inuse. At all other times robust access control should be in place with access granted to known or expected people. Be alert for tailgating.
- Security sweeps: Regular and random security sweeps should be conducted looking for suspicious activity (people, vehicles, objects). Security sweeps should be increased before access and exit phases of the day/event.
- Report suspicious people: to colleagues, police (999) and CST (0800 0323263) without delay: If it is safe to do so, engage and challenge them. If deemedto be unsafe to challenge, keep community away from the problem until resolved.
- Avoid congregating: outside communal buildings or events and disperse quickly.
CST contact details
For security advice and guidance, or to report an incident, please contact CST:
National Emergency Number (24-hour) 0800 032 3263
London & Southern Regions 020 8457 9999
Manchester & Northern Regions 0161 792 6666
In an emergency always call the police on 999, then call CST
