The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America, welcomes Tuesday’s announcement of a 27-month prison sentence for Jamil Hakime, 59, of New York City, by the U.S. Department of Justice. Hakime was charged with conspiring to transport a firearm interstate as part of a plot to “shoot up a synagogue.”

Hillel International and the Secure Community Network (SCN) announced the release of best practice guidance, offering ten recommended steps for safety and security specifically for college and university administrators to protect Jewish students, and members of all faith-based communities, against threat incidents and suspicious activity.

In the past 24 hours, the Secure Community Network has tracked a staggering 199 (and counting) swatting incidents and false bomb threats across the country targeting Jewish facilities, including 93 in California, 62 in Arizona, 15 in Connecticut, five in Colorado, and four in Washington state, among others.

In the wake of the 07 October Hamas terror attacks on Israel, the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America, is reporting an unprecedented uptick in incident reports. The 772 incident reports SCN logged in October marks the highest of any month in our nearly 20-year history of tracking data, a 109% increase from the 368 incident reports logged last month (September 2023) and a 192% increase from October 2022.

Federation & SCN Have Tracked & Monitored Lloyd, Coordinating With Law Enforcement On Relevant Information Sharing

Today, the individual convicted on 63 federal charges against him for undertaking the massacre in a Pittsburgh synagogue on October 27th, 2018 and killing 11 worshippers and injuring 6 additional people, including four police officers, was sentenced to death. In reaction to today’s sentencing decision, Secure Community Network National Director and CEO Michael Masters issued the following statement:

SCN discussions, insight, and input reflected in key strategic pillars to promote and invest in safety and security.

Secure Community Network's Senior Advisor Kerry Sleeper to Testify Before Congress at 'Lessons Learned: 10 Years Since the Boston Marathon Bombings' Hearing. Sleeper Will Provide Testimony on Intelligence and Information Sharing Efforts Designed to Prevent and Mitigate Acts of Targeted Violence.

Jewish Federation of Broward County and Secure Community Network Announce Partnership to Bolster Community Safety and Security. Law Enforcement Veteran Dennis May Will Advise, Direct and Develop Community Security Program.

Jewish Long Beach and Secure Community Network Announce Partnership to Bolster Community Safety and Security. Law Enforcement Veteran Meredith Burke Will Advise, Direct and Develop Community Security Program.

One Year After Colleyville, Secure Community Network and Partners to Host Webinar on Surviving Hostage Situations. Event to Include Hostage Survivor, Former FBI Agents, and Panel of Safety and Security Experts.

Jewish Community Remains Most-Targeted Religious Group According to New FBI Data, Despite Significant Underreporting of Hate Crimes

Jewish Communal Security Professionals Convene for 2022 Homeland Security Summit. Secure Community Network Convenes Security Directors from Jewish Federations Nationwide.

Secure Community Network Coordinates with Jewish Community Following Resolution of Potential Threat to Synagogues in New Jersey. While Investigation Has Mitigated Specific Concerns, Public Should Continue to Report Suspicious Activity.

Secure Community Network Urges Heightened State of Vigilance Following FBI Advisory Regarding Potential Threat to Synagogues in New Jersey. Public Should Report Suspicious Activity While Law Enforcement Agencies Continue Investigation.

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and Secure Community Network Condemn Recent Antisemitic Incidents, Announce Partnership to Enhance Community Safety and Security. Initiative Will Help Protect Jewish Community in Greater Jacksonville Area.

Secure Community Network Sends Letter to Elon Musk Calling for Removal of Antisemitic and Extremist Twitter Accounts. Letter Outlines Ways for Social Media Site to Combat Online Hate and Violence.

Stephen Eberle Nominated by President Biden to Become U.S. Marshal. Law Enforcement Veteran Currently Serves Jewish Community Through the Secure Community Network.

Secure Community Network Helps Jewish Organizations Obtain $21 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Safety and Security. 2022 Grant Funding Nearly Double That of Previous Year.

Threat Assessment Expert Molly Amman Joins Secure Community Network. Former FBI Profiler Becomes Senior Advisor for Jewish Safety and Security.

Orthodox Union and Secure Community Network Launch New Online Tool at OU.org/ReportHate to Encourage Incident Reporting by Orthodox Community. Streamlined Form Makes It Easy to Report Incidents for Investigation and Follow-Up.

SCN National Director and CEO Michael Masters Appointed by DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Prestigious Faith-Based Security Advisory Council. 25-Member Council Provides Advice on Homeland Security Matters Affecting Faith Communities.

Secure Community Network Briefs U.S. House Bipartisan Task Force on Threats Facing the Jewish Community. Event Discussed How to Identify, Report, and Combat Threats Approaching the High Holy Days. Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Ted Deutch, Grace Meng, Chris Smith Provide Opening Remarks.

FBI Director Honors David Brackins for Work on Behalf of Secure Community Network and Three Jewish Federations in Virginia.
Prestigious Award Recognizes Brackins’ Leadership to Protect the Jewish Community.

SCN to Host 14 July Webinar on Security Implications of Supreme Court Gun Ruling for Jewish Facilities
Panel of Law Enforcement, Legal, and Jewish Leaders Will Review Recent New York Case

Secure Community Network and The Birmingham Jewish Federation Announce Partnership to Bolster Community Safety and Security. Law Enforcement Veteran Jeff Brown Will Advise, Direct and Develop Community Security Program.

Secure Community Network Publishes Introduction to Judaism for Law Enforcement Officers and Security Professionals. Guide Provides Overview of Jewish Concepts and Issues to Strengthen Public Safety Partnerships.

Secure Community Network Announces Partnership with Union for Reform Judaism to Expand Jewish Camp Security Program
New Agreement Builds on Support from Foundation for Jewish Camp and UJA-Federation of New York

Secure Community Network Convenes Task Force on Mass Attacks to Recommend Lifesaving Preparedness and Response Actions. Expert Panel Will Evaluate Next Steps in the Aftermath of Three Mass Shootings in Two Weeks.

Secure Community Network Condemns Deadly Hate Crime in Buffalo; Provides Support for Law Enforcement Investigation

Secure Community Network Publishes Detailed Guide to Considerations for Effective Use of Private Security at Jewish Facilities

Secure Community Network Names Craig Fifer as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
New Role to Help Expand Awareness of Safety and Security Services for the Jewish Community

Secure Community Network Partners with Community to Address Recent Wave of Bomb Threats Against Jewish Facilities
SCN Convenes Jewish Community Center Leaders and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement

Secure Community Network Commends Department of Homeland Security for Continued Efforts to Increase Security Funding for Faith Communities
DHS Asks Congress to Fund Nonprofit Security Grant Program at $360 Million