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 […]
Building Stronger K-12 Emergency Plans: Key Takeaways from COSECURE’s Virtual Training with CISA2 min read
In partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), COSECURE CEO Dan Pascale recently joined Don Hough and Renee Bradley for a virtual training session focused on strengthening emergency planning in K-12 schools. The training brought together more than 1,000 participants, including school administrators, district officials, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals, for a […]
Benchmarking Healthcare System Security Department Composition, Staffing, Training, and Prevalence of Defensive Tools2 min read
Healthcare systems are responsible for securing their physical environments for the safety of patients, staff, management, visitors, and others. This task is complicated by the diversity and number of individuals interacting with their services, employees, and facilities daily. These touchpoints each represent a potential vulnerability that has a potential to turn deadly if appropriate security […]
2025 Trends in Electronic Security Systems for Commercial Real Estate5 min read
As commercial real estate (CRE) continues to evolve in response to changing tenant expectations, regulatory pressures, and technological advancements, so too must its security infrastructure. In 2025, the focus is shifting toward highly integrated and intelligent electronic security systems. Key technologies such as access control, video surveillance, intercom systems, and intrusion detection are at the […]
A Review of the CVPA High School Shooting Police Report44 sec read
In his latest article, Joseph Hendry, Principal Consultant at COSECURE, offers a powerful and practical review of the recently released police report on the 2022 CVPA High School shooting in St. Louis. Drawing on his deep expertise in emergency management and threat assessment, Joe outlines seven key findings from the 456-page report, focusing on missed […]
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare9 min read
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) outlining significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. These changes aim to enhance cybersecurity, improve patient data protection, and ensure healthcare organizations are prepared to mitigate the growing threat of cyberattacks. Given the 92% increase in cyberattacks on healthcare […]
OSHA Delays Notice of Prosed Rulemaking for Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention3 min read
Since 2016 when US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is in the process of developing a standard for workplace violence prevention in the healthcare and social services sector. In 2021 Congress passed The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) which requires OSHA to develop and publish standards to govern healthcare […]