Situational Awareness-In Shul And About Seminar
Wed, Mar 11
|Young Israel of Skokie
Awareness saves lives — in shul, on the street, and everywhere in between.


Time & Location
Mar 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Young Israel of Skokie, 8746 E Prairie Rd, Skokie, IL 60076, USA
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About the Event
Situational Awareness-In Shul And About Seminar
This class is designed to give shul leaders, greeters, and community members the practical tools needed to strengthen synagogue safety in today’s environment — but the skills taught go far beyond the walls of a shul. The reality is that threats and suspicious activity can happen anywhere: in a grocery store, at a gas station, walking with your kids, or driving home at night. This training focuses on real-world awareness, identifying pre-attack indicators, smart decision-making under pressure, and clear response protocols so you can protect yourself and those around you. Taking this class is important because safety is not just “someone else’s job” — preparedness starts with you. The more people who know what to look for and how to respond, the stronger and safer our entire community becomes.
INSTRUCTOR:
Officer Brian L. Bardsley, Jr, EMT-P
Medical & WMD Team Leader CPD SWAT
Special…
