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In partnership with federal government organizations, Titan Security Group is sharing the latest information released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to the situation in Israel. The following public service announcement was posted on October, 10, 2023 by the FBI:

From the FBI:

SUMMARY

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are issuing this notification to advise of an ongoing issue of potential public safety concern consequent to the Hamas attacks in Israel. The FBI and DHS are actively monitoring the situation in Israel and any implications these horrific terrorist attacks pose to the domestic threat environment. As with any potential threats to the United States, we will coordinate with our partners to ensure they have the resources and information necessary to keep our communities safe.

THREAT

While we continue to collect and analyze intelligence from a variety of sources, we do not currently have specific intelligence reflecting additional attack planning against the United States stemming from the HAMAS attacks in Israel which began on October 7, 2023. However, foreign terrorist organizations and their supporters remain committed to attacking the United States within and beyond our borders. In recent years, there have been several events and incidents in the United States that were purportedly motivated, at least in part, by the conflict between Israel and HAMAS. These have included the targeting of individuals, houses of worship, and institutions associated with the Jewish and Muslim faiths with acts of physical assault, vandalism, or harassment.

Anti-Semitism permeates many violent extremist ideologies and serves as a primary driver for attacks by a diverse set of violent extremists who pose a persistent threat to Jewish communities and institutions in the United States and abroad. Foreign terrorist organizations have exploited previous conflicts between Israel and HAMAS via media outlets and online communications to call on their supporters located in the United States to conduct attacks. Some violent extremists have used times of heightened tensions to incite violence against religious minorities, targeting both Jewish and Muslim Americans.

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

For more information on protests or activity related to the situation in Israel, please visit the Titan News and Resources page here: https://marksmantitan.wpengine.com/news-and-resources/

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In partnership with cross-sector, public-safety organizations, Titan Security is helping inform the public of a planned FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test scheduled for 1:20 p.m. CT on Wednesday, October 4.

From Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications:

The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 1:20 CT/2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  

The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones and will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset. The EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test.  

FEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test.  

The purpose of the October 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. In case the October 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the backup testing date is October 11.   

The WEA portion of the test will be initiated using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a centralized internet-based system administered by FEMA that enables authorities to send authenticated emergency messages to the public through multiple communications networks. The WEA test will be administered via a code sent to cell phones.   

This year the EAS message will be disseminated as a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) message via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN).  

All wireless phones should receive the message only once. The following can be expected from the nationwide WEA test:  

WEA alerts are created and sent by authorized federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies through IPAWS to participating wireless providers, which deliver the alerts to compatible handsets in geo-targeted areas. IPAWS helps ensure that these alerts are accessible to the entire public, including people with disabilities, with the alerts being accompanied by a unique tone and vibration.   

Important information about the EAS test:  

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In collaboration with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the fallowing protests and special events anticipated in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Demonstrations and events

Notes/Analysis

* = More information on the Abbott 5K may be found here https://www.chicago5k.com/

** = More information on the Chicago Marathon may be found here https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/

*** = Protest organizers often meet prior at S Michigan and E Ida B Wells, then stage a “feeder march” through Loop to 500 W Madison

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In partnership with other cross-sector, public-safety organizations, Titan Security is monitoring several anticipated protests and special events in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Protest and Event Activity

Notes/Analysis

* = Mexican independence Day is September 15, with block parties and car caravans expected; local traffic disruptions can be anticipated

** = Groups of teens and young adults utilizing social media to schedule meeting location; attendance is highly weather-dependent

*** = Group has previously called for blocking expressways, but prior turnout has been low and impact minimal

*** = Organizers state that this will be a weekly protest event at 900 N Michigan

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our partners across various public safety and security organizations, Titan Security is monitoring the following activities in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Events and Demonstrations

Notes/Analysis

* = Protest is listed at 401 N Michigan, although the actual Pakistani consular office is at 333 N Michigan

** = Annual food festival has moved from July to September; Expect extensive local street closures.

*** = First 2023 regular season NFL game for the Chicago Bears franchise

**** = March route may include Federal Plaza (230 S Dearborn) and Chase Bank (10 S Dearborn)

***** = Mexican independence Day is September 15, with block parties and car caravans expected; local traffic disruptions can be anticipated

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following anticipated demonstrations and events in or near the Chicago Loop.

Protests and Special Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Teen “trend” events are social-media driven gatherings and attendance is highly weather dependent

** = Event is north of Loop, but may attract crowds exceeding 500,000 along lakefront

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partnerships, Titan Security is currently monitoring the following special event and demonstration activity in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Protests and Special Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Annual music festival with 100,000 to 110,000 daily attendees; expect extensive street closures in area

** = Event is outside of the Chicago Loop, yet will attract large crowd and result in extensive street closures

*** = Occasional gatherings of teens and young adults driven by social media; attendance highly dependant on weather conditions

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following anticipated special event and demonstration activity in or near the Chicago Loop.

Protests and Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Fireworks displays continue throughout summer, each Wednesday at 9pm and Saturday at 10pm; Drone show for Navy Pier birthday at 9:45pm on July 15
** = One of an ongoing series of teen meet-ups organized online and largely weather dependent

*** = Ongoing series of large bicycle rides beginning in Loop on Friday evenings; Jult event includes skateboarders as well

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, we are monitoring the following special events and demonstrations in or near the Chicago Loop in the near future.

Anticipated Protests and Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Expect extensive street closures and traffic disruptions through at least July 5

** = Fireworks displays continue throughout summer, each Wednesday at 9pm and Saturday at 10pm; Drone show for Navy Pier birthday at 9:45pm on July 15

*** = Follows extensive recent violence in the West Bank and Gaza; Group may meet elsewhere in Loop and march to Israeli Consulate

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following special events and protests in and near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Protests and Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Fireworks event during summer months, Wednesdays at 9pm and Saturdays at 10pm

** = Annual “Rally for Life” and counterprotest possibly larger and more disruptive given recent actions by U.S. Supreme Court

*** = Parade route remains north of Loop, yet street closures are extensive and crowds could exceed 500,000 depending on weather

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 130,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.