David McKean joined the Secure Community Network (SCN) in October 2023 as the Regional Security Advisor for the Jewish Federation of Utah.
David administers 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.
Before joining the Secure Community Network, David served for 24 years in the FBI, most recently as a Supervisory Special Agent at FBI HQ (Critical Incident Response Group/ Counter-IED Unit). David spent most of his career working field operations in Las Vegas, NV, Helena, MT, and the Salt Lake Field Office, working Violent Crime, Organized Crime, and Domestic Terrorism investigations. David had the opportunity to additionally serve in leadership roles within the FBI’s SWAT and Bomb Technician fields. In these roles, he focused heavily on developing strong working relationships with both public and private sector communities. Before serving in the FBI, David served for 14 years in the United States Army in special operations and as a helicopter pilot in the Attack Helicopter community.
David holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Utah.
It is a tragic reality that hateful ideology has found fertile ground online and offline, with consequences affecting not only Americans but people around the world. We cannot stand idle in the face of bias, bigotry, and extremism. Together, at the Eradicate Hate Summit and beyond, the collective will of individuals and organizations is needed to galvanize all people of good will to protect and defend our communities.
