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The New York Times: With Watchful Eyes, a Nationwide Network Tracks Antisemitic Threats

May 29, 2023 Wyatt Ronan

By Campbell Robertson In a dimly lit conference room on an upper floor of a Chicago mid-rise, an intricately detailed snapshot of American peril is…
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The Wall Street Journal: An ‘Iron Dome’ Against U.S. Antisemitism

April 23, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

By William McGurn Passover marks the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery. On Monday, American Jews began holiday celebrations in arguably the freest and…
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SCN on CNN’s “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper”

November 13, 2023 Wyatt Ronan

On 12 November 2023, CNN aired a special titled “Antisemitism In America,” as part of its series “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.” Secure Community…

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Secure Community Network Applauds Arrest of Indiana Man For Threatening Fort Wayne Jewish Community; Suspect Faces Up To 5 Years in Prison

February 14, 2024 admin

The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America, applauds the swift action taken by federal…
- Arrests, Convictions, & Sentencing
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NBC Chicago: Chicago organization reports record-high antisemitic incidents in 2023

January 23, 2024 Wyatt Ronan

A newly released report shows hate and violence against Jewish people nationwide reached a new record in 2023. The Secure Community Network in Chicago tracks…
- Intelligence & Information Sharing
- Threat Landscape
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OP-ED: Jewish News Syndicate: Sept. 11 lessons for a post-Oct. 7 America

January 17, 2024 Michael Masters

Coordination, information-sharing and rapid response are essential to protecting the American Jewish community and all Americans. People often divide their lives into before and after…
- Planning and Preparedness
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NewsNation: Jewish institutions targeted by ‘swatting’ from outside US: FBI

December 21, 2023 admin

A memo sent out by the FBI says officials believe numerous hoax threats targeting Jewish institutions are coming from the same source, and that a…
- Incident Response
- Threat Landscape
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ABC Nightline: Nationwide swatting spree targeting Jewish institutions appears coordinated

December 20, 2023 admin

A newly released report shows hate and violence against Jewish people nationwide reached a new record in 2023. A nationwide swatting spree targeting nearly 200…
- Incident Response
- Planning and Preparedness
- Threat Landscape
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NPR: As threats against Jews, Arabs and Muslims rise, Justice Department looks to help

November 17, 2023 admin

At a hate crimes conference early this month, Attorney General Merrick Garland said that he has seen in his daily security briefings the spike in…
- Planning and Preparedness
- Threat Landscape
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SCN on CNN's "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper"

November 13, 2023 Wyatt Ronan

On 12 November 2023, CNN aired a special titled “Antisemitism In America,” as part of its series “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper.” Secure Community…
- Incident Response
- Threat Landscape
Op-Ed
OP-ED: The Hill: Violent antisemitism forced Cornell to cancel classes. Enough is enough.

November 3, 2023 Michael Masters

This past weekend, Jewish students at Cornell were faced with yet another threat to their ability to participate in campus life – and exist. An…
- Threat Landscape
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NBC Chicago: Chicago organization tracks threats against Jewish communities as antisemitism reaches ‘historic levels'

November 1, 2023 admin

As the FBI warns of an increased terror threat with antisemitism reaching “historic levels,” a Chicago non-profit organization is working to keep Jewish communities safe. “We want…
- Threat Landscape
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Fox News: 'Breathtaking silence' on campus violence is 'unacceptable': Michael Masters

November 1, 2023 admin

Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Secure Community Network CEO Michael Masters joined ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss growing concern surrounding antisemitic hate surges at…
- Threat Landscape