Wednesday, July 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
This is a free, community-focused event designed for all types of faith-based organizations in Maine to strengthen safety, preparedness, and resilience.
Clergy, lay leaders, nonprofit staff, security volunteers, and anyone responsible for safety at houses of worship or community organizations are invited to this summit, which is hosted by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine in partnership with local law-enforcement agencies.
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AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Registration & Coffee
10 a.m. Introduction – Sam Cohen, operations manager, Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine
10 a.m. Welcome – Majors Dan Hondo and Jason King, Portland, Police Department
10:10 a.m. CJP Communal Security Initiative & House of Worship Security Overview
• Daniel Levenson, senior director, Communal Security Initiative (CSI), CJP
• Mark Atlee, regional security advisor, CSI, CJP
11 a.m. Federal Bureau of Investigation -FBI RA Portland- U.S. Attorney’s Presentation
• Wess Booker, SSA-FBI, Portland
• Lauren Harvey, SA-FBI, Portland
• Shira Furman, AUSA-U.S. Attorney’s Office, Portland
12 p.m. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Training
• Talis Jordans, protective security advisor, CISA
• Daisey Mueller, cyber security advisor, CISA
1 p.m. Closing Remarks
