Federation Star - January 2023

Marcy Friedland, FRD Director

More than four years ago, before we started the new building construction process, we consulted with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Secure Community Network from Jewish Federations of North America to solicit advice on how we could build a safe and welcoming building for members, staff and visitors.

They each provided us with detailed suggestions and recommendations. Both entities came back to the building during the construction phase, and we even had the CCSO SWAT team visit several times, sometimes bringing their helicopter to do drills.

Based on their recommendations, the first level of security for the building is security badges. To gain access to the building, you will need to hold up your badge in front of the card reader located at the entrance.

Last month, we started phase one of our badging project, where we asked everyone in our database to provide us their first and last name along with their email address. We then rolled out phase two, where members who signed up came to our old location to have their picture taken and receive their badge.

We will continue the badging project daily during normal business hours at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. To gain access to the lobby if you need to have your badge made, there is a camera in the vestibule where you will be able to speak with our receptionist.

The security of our members, staff and visitors has always been, and will remain, our number one priority as we welcome you to our new building!