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ADIC Demarest Addresses the 2009 International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries

FBI New York November 13, 2009

On Thursday, FBI Assistant Director in Charge (ADIC) Joseph Demarest met with a group of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries from around the globe, who have gathered in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn for their annual conference. He discussed the FBI’s efforts to combat international terrorism and what the Chabad-Lubavich leadership can do to help safeguard peace in their communities.

ADIC Joseph Demarest addresses Chabad Lubavitch in Brooklyn, NY
ADIC Joseph Demarest addresses Chabad Lubavitch in Brooklyn, NY
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In emphasizing the FBI’s ability to work very closely with partners from national and international law enforcement, intelligence agencies, corporations and community organizations, he said: “In today’s increasingly interconnected world, collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations is essential to protect the world against those intent to disrupt our peace. We are proud of the strong relationships we have built over the years and we will continue to do everything we can to strengthen them even more. I am honored to have such distinguished Chabad-Lubavich leaders as Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky and Rabbi Mendel Sharfstein among our friends, and we are thankful to Devorah Halberstam for her tireless efforts to bring us all together.”

ADIC Joseph Coleman talks with Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky
ADIC Joseph Demarest talks with Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky
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ADIC Demarest’s presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A session, during which he addressed such a wide variety of issues as: security of the community facilities, best ways to establish and maintain ties with law enforcement agencies around the world, and what resources are available within the FBI to meet the needs of all communities it serves.

ADIC Joseph Demarest with Devorah Halberstam, Director, Foundations and Government Services, Jewish Children’s Museum
ADIC Joseph Demarest with Devorah Halberstam, Director, Foundations and Government Services, Jewish Children’s Museum
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