MCCANN PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chief of Security of the United Nations

Michael McCann, the former Chief of Security of the United Nations, is the President of As United Nations Chief of Security, Mr. McCann was responsible for the protection of delegates, staff, visiting dignitaries, and other visitors to the United Nations headquarters and for conferences and meetings organized by the United Nations held in the United States and overseas. In addition to his responsibilities for the safety of the Secretary-General and other senior UN officials, Mr. McCann provided strategic and executive direction for UN security operations, including emergency preparedness, crisis management plans and the development of uniform security standards and practices for UN offices globally. During his tenure and to this day, the UN Security and Safety Service is recognized internationally for its diversity, professionalism and ability to carry out its missions under challenging circumstances. His duties included executive oversight of UN Regional Commissions as well as UN Offices in Geneva and Vienna as well as liaising security arrangements with UN Funds and Programmes (UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS). Mr. McCann is a former senior ranking officer from the New York City Police Department. Prior to working at the UN, McCann was a Commanding Officer of the Intelligence Division's Dignitary Protection and Threat Assessment Units, responsible for the protection of national and international officials visiting New York City. Previously as the Commanding Officer of the 25th Police Precinct he was responsible for all police service in East Harlem. A 26-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, Mr. McCann began his career as a Police Officer.