Join Us for Security Spring Training!
Our community’s safety remains a top priority, and being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency. This spring, Jewish Federation of San Diego, in partnership with the Secure Community Network, is offering free emergency response trainings designed to empower individuals and organizations with the skills to react quickly and effectively in crisis situations.
Through three crucial sessions, we will provide practical guidance on recognizing threats, responding under pressure, and helping ensure the safety of those around you. Whether you’re a community member, organizational staff, or volunteer, this training offers valuable knowledge to help protect yourself and others.
Each session includes two in-depth trainings:
Countering the Active Threat
A comprehensive training program to
counter an active threat event developed
for faith-based institutions and houses of worship.
STOP THE BLEED©️
This training is a campaign empowering
bystanders to control bleeding
and save lives before help arrives.
Sessions will begin promptly at their noted start times.
A Vegetarian Kosher buffet will be provided.
These trainings are open to all, but space is limited! Choose the session that works best for you and register today:
March 19
Temple Solel
6-9 PM
March 23
Congregation Beth Israel
6-9 PM
April 16
Temple Emanu-El
6-9 PM
Meet Our Speaker
Bill Ganley
Community Security Director
In February 2023, Bill Ganley joined the Secure Community Network (SCN) as the Community Security Director for San Diego, California. In this capacity, Ganley serves the local community across San Diego County through his role with the Jewish Federation of San Diego.
Beyond his advisory role for Jewish organizations in the area, Ganley’s responsibilities encompass facilitating security concerns through consultation, education, and training, conducting physical security assessments, maintaining and establishing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies, implementing a region-wide emergency communications system, monitoring intelligence related to terrorism and public safety, and assisting with the coordination of security for major community events.
Ganley possesses over 30 years of experience in traditional and humane law enforcement, having honorably retired as a Deputy Police Chief and Chief of Humane Law Enforcement. His career spanned both executive and operational leadership roles within the Salem, New Hampshire Police Department, where he commanded major case investigative units, firearms training, narcotics enforcement, emergency and disaster response, incident command during critical events, and police academy instruction. Additionally, he served on a state-wide narcotics task force in an undercover capacity for nearly two years, collaborating with local, county, state, and federal agencies throughout New England. Prior to joining SCN, he commanded the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement Team, overseeing felony animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect investigations in fourteen cities within San Diego County.
In 2025, Ganley was recognized by the White Rose Society for his outstanding commitment and dedication to combating antisemitism and ensuring Jewish safety and joy in the San Diego Jewish community.
