Shawn Brokos
Plenty of space for young Jewish leaders. (Photo courtesy of Chabad House on Campus)
October 6, 2024, 7:36 am
Sukkot on campus arriving with joy, concern and preparation
'We cannot lose focus on the joy and celebration of Sukkot, of being in community and celebrating our Judaism'
By Adam Reinherz
April 16, 2024, 11:39 am
Police respond to several incidents targeting local Jewish institutions
Community members urged to contact law enforcement, Federation if they view antisemitic activity
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Secure Community Network are deeping their long standing relationship. (From left) Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Security Director Shawn Brokos, SCN National Director and Chief Executive Officer Michael Masters Federation Security Associate Erin Fagan and SCN's former National Security Director Brad Orsini. (Photo by David Rullo)
July 10, 2023, 11:53 am
Secure Community Network sets up local command post during synagogue shooter trial
“It’s an alarming number of threats that end up with someone in handcuffs,” he said — approximately one person every other week.
By David Rullo
An antisemitic meme found on Gab in 2022. There has been an uptick in antisemitic and anti-law enforcement rhetoric since the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial began in April. Screen shot by David Rullo.
May 1, 2023, 10:44 am
Uptick in online hate as Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial begins second week
“It was language that was very offensive, definitely antisemitic, anti-law enforcement and in support of the defendant of the trial, but absolutely nothing threatening."
By David Rullo
Shawn Brokos and Rabbi Elisar Admon. Photo by Adam Reinherz
November 23, 2022, 1:51 pm
Rabbi and former FBI agent team up to teach cultural sensitivity to nursing students
Events of Oct. 27, 2018, revisited by Shawn Brokos and Rabbi Elisar Admon in hopes of yielding better future
By Adam Reinherz
Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court (Photo by BrianAJackson via iStock)
October 21, 2022, 1:52 pm
Federation, law enforcement seek man who made online threats against Jews
Brokos said that Wright issued threats on various social media sites.
By David Rullo
The Tree of Life building was the site of a deadly shooting on Oct. 27, 2018. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 22, 2021, 3:23 pm
FBI’s ‘Stop the Hate’ campaign urges Pittsburghers to report hate crimes
Swanson said it’s important that hate crimes are reported not just to local police departments, but to the FBI.
By David Rullo
Judge, hammer and house on brown wooden table and wall background. (artisteer / IStock / Getty Images Plus)
October 2, 2020, 3:43 pm
Pittsburgh white supremacist Hardy Lloyd to be released from federal prison
Convicted felon has been in federal prison for over a year
By David Rullo
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