Jewish security network head joins FBI terrorism task-force executive board The appointment is a reflection of the threats facing the Jewish community, Michael Masters, national director and CEO of Secure Community Network, told JNS. David Swindle Dec. 7, 2023
Ohio teen arrested for alleged threat against New York synagogue “This is a stark reminder of the threats that we face as a country, and faith-based community every day,” said Michael Masters, head of the Secure Community Network. April 4, 2023
‘We can never let guard down,’ says Jewish security official, urging congregant training drills “We are just 2 percent of the U.S. population, but 58 percent of religiously motivated hate crimes are against Jews,” said Michael Masters of the Secure Community Network. Faygie Holt Jan. 17, 2022
Secure Community Network unveils command center to track, respond to Jewish threats It is “a significant step forward in protecting our people,” said Michael Masters, national director and CEO of SCN. Faygie Holt Sept. 27, 2021
Looking back, looking ahead: Analyzing US, Jewish communal security concerns post-9/11 “In almost every tactical situation, the United States has had success, but there has been, in a real sense, a broader strategic failure,” said Michael Masters, director of the Secure Community Network. Faygie Holt Sept. 10, 2021
FBI: Extremist groups encourage spread of coronavirus to police, Jews “As the economic situation remains fragile and civil society disrupted, the potential for the followers of hate to act becomes more likely ... and more deadly,” said Michael Masters of Secure Communities Network. March 24, 2020