Daniel Erickson

Daniel Erickson has worked for the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service for over 15 years. In addition to conducting protection details domestically and abroad, he has served at U.S. Embassies Colombo, Sri Lanka; Baghdad, Iraq; and Juba, South Sudan. Erickson’s most recent overseas assignment was as regional security officer at the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu, China. While in Chengdu, he oversaw the consulate’s efforts to develop and implement security procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020 Erickson oversaw the planning and successful execution of the consulate’s Emergency Destruction Plan following the ordered closure of U.S. Consulate Chengdu by the People’s Republic of China.

Erickson’s current assignment is at Diplomatic Security Service’s New York field office, where he serves as assistant special agent in charge. In this role, he is responsible for the training and development of over 90 first tour agents. Erickson has also been Diplomatic Security Service’s New York lead in coordinating the security for the past two United Nations General Assemblies, National Special Security Events. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. degree.