From Checklists to Capability: What Ten Years of K-12 School Safety Taught Me6 min read
For much of my career, my work has focused on one question: How do we make schools safer in a way that actually works? Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with thousands of school districts across the country large and small, urban and rural, well-resourced and under-resourced. What they all have in […]
The End of Code Words: Rethinking Active Shooter Communications8 min read
While schools may no longer use coded announcements like “Code Red,” “Hard Lockdown,” or “Mr. Brown is in the building” to signal active shooter incidents, it remains essential that they issue clear, plain-language announcements that support a multi-option response to active threats. I would even go so far as to say that the widespread use […]
COSECURE Welcomes Gloria Graham as Principal Consultant to Expand Health Care Security Practice3 min read
February 17, 2026 COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions, Cozen O’Connor’s dedicated security consulting division, is pleased to announce that Gloria Graham, CHPA, CPP, will join the firm as a Principal Consultant, effective February 17, 2026. In this role, Graham will focus on expanding COSECURE’s health care practice while applying her deep expertise across the firm’s broader […]
A Global Honor for COSECURE and Cozen O’Connor3 min read
Drew Neckar Named Global Outstanding Security Consultant by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards Philadelphia— February 10, 2026 — Drew Neckar, CPP, CHPA, CPD, Principal Consultant at COSECURE, has been named the Global Outstanding Security Consultant by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), becoming the first professional from the United States to receive this top global […]
Analytics and AI in Security Systems: Powerful Benefits and Critical Cautions5 min read
The Benefits of AI-Powered Security Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern security systems from passive monitoring tools into intelligent, proactive defense platforms. Here are some of the applications of AI in security systems: AI can reduce risk, detect an anomaly, and respond in real-time—and that is only the beginning of its capabilities. As fully integrated […]
Why Security Self-Diagnosis is Expensive (and Dangerous!)6 min read
Imagine a medical system where we do not utilize highly trained professionals to diagnose and effectively treat illnesses and diseases. What if, instead, we allowed lay people to diagnose themselves by downloading a checklist off the internet, deciding what treatment they need, and allowing them access to whatever procedures or drugs they deemed necessary? Then, […]
Physical Security in 2026: A Preview of Things to Come1 min read
When we look back at the physical security environment of the mid-2020s, the greatest hurdle was not a lack of technology, but a lack of connection. Campus safety teams were drowning in data, forced to operate within a complex network of security silos. The video management system (VMS) didn’t inherently talk to the access control system (ACS), […]
COSECURE Announces Appointment of Don Hough as Vice President – Public Sector, Bringing National Homeland Security Leadership to Advance Holistic Safety and Security Solutions3 min read
Philadelphia— January 12, 2026 — COSECURE, a national consulting practice specializing in holistic physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness, is proud to announce the appointment of Don Hough as Vice President – Public Sector. Don Hough joins the team with more than 15 years of national leadership experience in safety, security, and technology integration, most […]
Drew Neckar Featured in Campus Safety Magazine’s “ICYMI: Most Popular Campus Safety Webinars from 2025”36 sec read
Safety and security policies and procedures across K–12, higher education, and healthcare campuses continue to evolve in response to emerging risks, new technologies, and shifting regulations. Hearing directly from fellow campus protection professionals about their experiences and areas of expertise is invaluable—and one of the most effective ways to stay informed in this rapidly changing […]
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): A Critical Gap in its Implementation2 min read
A recent study published by ASIS International revealed some eye-opening findings about Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) practices in schools. Only 15% of schools conduct social media or online footprint reviews every time they perform a BTAM assessment. 8% don’t check at all, and the rest only do so “sometimes.” That number is startling […]