A Report from Your Security Committee - May 2000

The 1998 Kol Nidre Fund Appeal was dedicated to security and here are the measures that have been implemented.

First, additional lighting fixtures installed in the parking lots have markedly reduced dark areas.

Second, a cipher-activated security lock has been installed at both entrances. The inside doors will remain locked at all times, except during specific congregation activities.

Third, a cipher-locks use policy has been established. The major points of this policy are:

1. At NO time, and under NO circumstances, will any outside doors be propped open and left unattended. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
2. For some large congregational activities and all religious services, the front door will remain open and a security guard hired.
3. For all activities open to the general public, the door will remain open and a security guard hired. The cost of the security guard will be charged to the organization sponsoring the activity.
4. For those activities attended predominantly by congregants, the door will remain locked. It will be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization to admit the non-congregants to the building as well as to ensure that the front door remains locked. If the organization fails to do this on three occasions, they will be required to pay for security guards for future events.

The Security Committee and Temple Board recognize that some of these policies have caused inconvenience. However, we know you agree that creating a safe environment is of utmost importance.

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