
Gush Etzion Security
Terrorist attacks in Gush Etzion and throughout the country are on the rise. Firebomb attacks, stone throwing’s, car-ramming attacks, stabbings, and shootings take place on a regular basis. Innocent motorists, pedestrians, and average citizens, are amongst those injured or murdered. The sense of security in the region has been undermined.
We will not allow this reality to continue! The time has come to raise funds to protect the residents of Gush Etzion. In light of the difficult situation, we turn to you to help us fund the essential security needs of Gush Etzion and its residents.
Safety and Security in Gush Etzion
The 22 communities in Gush Etzion are spread out over a large geographical area. Each of the communities must be immediately equipped with the necessary advanced security apparatus so that the local emergency response teams have the tools at their disposal to take action until outside help arrives.
Item | Details | Cost (in USD) |
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Cameras at intersections and on the way to remote communities | $2,500 per unit - 7 needed = $17,500 | |
Emergency first response teams | ||
LPR Cameras at the entrance to communities | ||
Drones | ||
Firearms training for the security chiefs and volunteer emergency security teams at the Caliber 3, local gun range | ||
Hidden portable cameras for detecting suspects approaching communities | ||
A portable surveillance system for quick deployment in an emergency event that includes: a camera and a tripod for capturing images both day and night A large screen tablet to display the images captured A Powerful 360-degree flashlight for motion detection of suspects at night in the area during real-time emergencies A Generator for operating the emergency surveillance system | ||
Total project cost for first-response teams | $144,800 | |
Lighting System | ||
Small generators | $1,700 per unit - 3 needed = $5,100 | |
Lighting kits | $5,650 per unit - 2 needed = $11,300 | |
360 Degree flashlights | $2,100 per unit - 2 needed = $4,100 | |
Total cost $20,600 | ||
Medical equipment | ||
Defibrillators | $1,700 per unit - 3 needed = $5,100 |