Security features at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center

Nat Ritter, Federation Board Chair

As the 2023-2024 Naples fall and winter programming begins and the excitement of using the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center builds, we should all remember that security is of utmost importance. We all must be ever vigilant of our safety. The building has many security features of which we want to make you aware.

Badges

Please recall that badges will be needed to enter the Iser Center. Badge readers are located at the front doors — the one and only way to enter the building. Having a single entry point is an important security feature recommended by the Collier County Sheriff’s office and SCN (Secure Community Network, a subsidiary of the Jewish Federation of North America). Accordingly, do not prop any exterior doors open for any reason.

Please wear your badge as it will be needed to enter different areas of the building. If you have not gotten your badge yet, please call our Federation office (239-263-4205) for an appointment to have your picture taken and to receive your card. If you do not call ahead, you may not be able to receive your card as you may not be able to enter the building. Also, please do not allow anyone that you do not know to follow you into the Iser Center.

Limited access to the second floor

The second floor is for Federation staff offices. Should you need access to the second floor, please arrange an appointment. The front desk will alert the person you are coming to visit. Your security badges (unless coded specifically for the second floor) will not allow you to access the elevator and the second-floor doors will not open without authorization.

Emergency features

The Iser Center is equipped with AEDs (artificial external defibrillators), fire extinguishers, a wheelchair and emergency kits for minor emergencies. As you peruse the building, notice their locations for emergency use. The building is equipped with panic alarms to be used only in case of an assault. There are specific buttons to use for medical emergencies. Each of the buttons/alarms are marked clearly. Take a walk around the first floor to familiarize yourself with these buttons and alarms.

Room doors and emergency posters

Please take note of the location of room doors in case you need to exit in an emergency. In addition, you will note multiple rooms have emergency posters in place. Should an assault occur, follow the directions posted. “I’m There” is a direct line between Temple Shalom and the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center should an alarm be needed between the buildings. This will lead to an automatic lockdown of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.

We also have license plate readers in place as you enter and exit our parking lots as well as cameras mounted prominently on the building.

As you can see, the Federation Board and staff have taken your security very seriously. Security can only be effective if we all cooperate with the policies and procedures that are outlined. Please be aware of your surroundings. Between WCA and MCA as well as additional Federation programming, our new season will be fun, exciting and have many opportunities for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to both a productive and fulfilling season.

We hope this information about the security procedures of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center is helpful. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of our staff or board members at the Federation office. As it is frequently said, “If you see something, say something.”