John Murtagh

John Murtagh joined the Secure Community Network (SCN) in September 2024 as the Regional Security Advisor for Florida’s West Coast. In this role, Murtagh will serve as the official security liaison for the Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, overseeing a security program that provides consultations, building and organizational assessments, training and drills, and threat mitigation to Jewish organizations, including schools, daycare centers, synagogues, camps, assisted living facilities, and other Jewish facilities.

Murtagh joins SCN following over two decades of service with the NYPD, including more than half of that time as a Detective in the Intelligence Bureau, along with field experience with the Marine Corps Reserve and the Navy Reserve.

He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from St. John’s University and a Master of Public Administration from Marist College. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Professional Studies in Homeland Security from St. John’s University and holds a Certified Protection Professional certification from ASIS International.