Experience & Background
Drew Neckar is a nationally recognized security and risk management professional specializing in physical security, workplace violence prevention, threat assessment, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and organizational resilience. He has led security programs across healthcare, education, entertainment, and commercial environments, helping organizations strengthen safety, preparedness, and risk mitigation strategies.
A respected industry leader and speaker, Drew serves in leadership roles with both ASIS International and the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS). He has contributed to the development of national security standards, authored professional publications, and presented at regional and national conferences. His practical experience and strategic perspective help organizations build effective, sustainable security programs that support their people, operations, and mission.
Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by ASIS International
- Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) by the International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)
- Certified in Safety Management (CSM) by American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
- CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) by the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP)
- Certified CPTED Specialist by the American Crime Prevention Institute (ACPI)
- Certified Civil Rights Investigator by the Association of Title IX Investigators (ATIXA)
- Certified Threat Manager (CTM) by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)
Associations
- ASIS International
- North American Board of Directors, Membership Committee (2024 – present)
- Professional Standards Board (2024 – present)
- School Security Standard Development Committee, Co-chair (2023 – 2025)
- School Safety & Security Council – Vice Chair (2019-2021), Chair (2022 – 2023)
- Healthcare Security Council – Member (2010-15, 2019-2020), Vice Chair (2015)
- CSO Center – Member (2017-19)
- Critical Infrastructure Working Group – Member (2015)
- Risk Assessment American National Standard Development Committee – Member (2013-15)
- ASIS/NFPA Joint Active Shooter Best Practices Development Initiative – Member (2015-17)
- ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 Standard Review Committee – Member (2016-2017)
- International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS)
- Council on Guidelines (2024 – present)
- Board of Directors Nominating Committee (2025)
- Vice Chair – Upper Midwest Chapter (2013, 2014)
- Security Executive Council / IAHSS Metrics Development Workgroup – Member (2011-12)
- IAHSS/ASIS Joint Best Practices Development Workgroup – Member (2014 – 15)
- International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
- Board of Directors – Member at Large (2022-2024)
- Education Committee – Member (2021-present)
- Security Industry Association (SIA)
- Education & Training Committee (2021-2024)
- National Association of Healthcare Security (NAHS) (United Kingdom specific)
- US State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
- American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM)
- American Society for Healthcare Engineering (AHSE)
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
- InfraGard National Security Alliance
- International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
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