COSECURE Partners with Safe & Sound Schools to Advance Security in K-12 Learning Environments1 min read
November 5, 2025, Philadelphia, PA –– Today, COSECURE, a national risk management and security consulting firm with an emphasis on physical security, emergency preparedness, active threat prevention, and cybersecurity, announced it has become a supporting partner of Safe and Sound Schools, the national nonprofit dedicated to school crisis prevention, response, and recovery. “Schools and communities […]
Why an Independent Security Assessment is a Must for Every Organization2 min read
Many organizations—especially schools and healthcare systems—make security decisions without the benefit of subject-matter expertise. Leadership teams understand the importance of safety, but without independent guidance, they often rely on vendors to define the problem and sell the solution. That’s where an independent physical security assessment delivers real value. Independent Insight, Without the Sales Pitch An […]
COSECURE Principal Consultant Joseph Hendry Quoted in the Houston Chronicle38 sec read
As schools nationwide navigate how to maintain safety while supporting student well-being, Joseph Hendry, Principal Consultant at COSECURE and Education Co-Chair for the International School Safety and Security Community, shared his insights with the Houston Chronicle. With decades of experience in emergency preparedness, threat assessment, and school security infrastructure, Joe emphasized how proactive measures, such […]
The ASIS International School Security Standard6 min read
ASIS International, the largest association for security industry professionals in the world, recently published the first edition of the ASIS School Security Standard. This standard is the culmination of three years of work from a team of fifty school security experts, including COSECURE’s Joe Hendry and Drew Neckar, and establishes a comprehensive framework for developing, implementing, and maintaining a school security program across K-12 educational environments. It provides structured guidance to help schools assess risks, design protective strategies, and integrate physical security, behavioral threat assessment and management, and emergency operations planning into a cohesive and sustainable program.
Celebrating Excellence: Drew Neckar Wins 2025 OSPA for Outstanding Security Consultant3 min read
We are proud to announce that Drew Neckar, CPP, CHPA, CPD, Principal Consultant at COSECURE, has been awarded the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Security Consultant, one of the highest honors in the security industry. The OSPAs are part of a global awards program that recognizes and celebrates excellence in security […]
Colleges Must Respond to Active-Shooter Hoaxes with Care and Speed6 min read
Over the past two weeks, more than a dozen U.S. universities—including Villanova, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University of Arkansas, University of Colorado Boulder, University of South Carolina, Iowa State, Kansas State, Northern Arizona University, and others—were targeted by “swatting”: false active-shooter or bomb threat calls designed to provoke an emergency response[1]. These hoaxes often […]
When Security Fails: How AI and Technology Are Changing Premises Liability5 min read
A wrongful death lawsuit in Jacksonville, Florida, recently resulted in a $12 million settlement after a fatal shooting at an apartment complex. The lawsuit centered on claims that property owners failed to implement sufficient protective measures, raising premises liability concerns. At the time of the shooting, the owners of the complex had minimum security infrastructure […]
September is Coming, Are You Ready?3 min read
Seeing so many of you at the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement’s Annual Conference in Atlanta a few weeks ago was great. It is always terrific to connect with colleagues worldwide, and meeting so many new people in the field is similarly engaging. I always enjoy hearing your stories, your successes, and equally, where […]
Beyond the Headlines: A People-First Approach to Lobby and Common Area Security4 min read
The recent tragedy at 345 Park Avenue, highlighted in HR Brew’s recent article, brings renewed urgency to the conversation around lobby and common area security in corporate buildings. The piece raises essential considerations — especially the tension between investing in physical security infrastructure and relying on human vigilance. As professionals in the corporate security space, […]
School Safety Spending: Mental Health vs. Security Products51 sec read
In his latest article for Campus Safety Magazine, Joseph Hendry challenges the traditional approach to school safety spending, one that often prioritizes expensive physical security products over the more pressing, high-probability threat: student mental health. Hendry underscores that while active shooter events are statistically rare, mental health issues affect 1 in 5 K–12 students and […]