Promotional graphic for the 3rd Annual PorzioCS Safety, Security and Investigations Symposium hosted by Porzio Compliance Services. The image features a security camera and surveillance monitors, reflecting themes of risk management, organizational safety, and event security. The program brings together security professionals, legal advisors, and industry leaders to share practical strategies on duty of care, inclusive security planning, and real-world risk mitigation. Event details note an in-person program at Porzio offices in Parsippany, NJ on June 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3rd Annual PorzioCS Safety, Security & Investigations Symposium

Join Porzio Compliance Services on Thursday, June 11, for the 3rd Annual PorzioCS Safety, Security & Investigations Symposium, a one‑day program bringing together security professionals, compliance leaders, legal advisors, and industry experts to address today’s most pressing safety and security risks. This symposium will provide timely, practical insights into organizational security planning, duty of care obligations, and risk mitigation strategies, …

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Kevin Craig Appointed to New Jersey School Safety and Security Task Force

Kevin Craig, Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations at PorzioCS and a recognized expert in law enforcement and school security, has been appointed by outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to serve on the New Jersey School Safety and Security Task Force. “I’m honored to return to this critical task force,” said Craig. “With over 30 years of experience in law …

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Strengthening School Safety Through Behavioral Threat Assessment

Did You Know? Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) has become a widely adopted approach to prevent violence in K-12 schools by establishing multidisciplinary teams to systematically evaluate and appropriately respond to concerning behaviors or threats. Why It Matters K-12 schools are shifting focus from response to prevention through the implementation of multidisciplinary threat assessment teams. By assessing threats and …

Kevin Craig Featured in Police Chief Magazine

Kevin M. Craig, Vice President of Safety, Security and Investigations at Porzio Compliance Services, is featured in the October issue of Police Chief magazine, published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). In his article, “Fulfilling the School Safety Mandate: The Evolution of Police and School Partnerships,” Kevin explores how communication, collaboration, and specialized training are essential to …

Kevin Craig Appointed to Standards and Certifications Committee of National Council of School Security Directors

Kevin Craig, Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations at PorzioCS, has been appointed to the Standards & Certifications Committee of the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD). The NCSSD is a membership organization dedicated to advancing professional standards and certification programs for school safety directors nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, emergency management, …

School Safety & Security Alert

Summer School Security: Perfect Time to Plan and Prepare

As plans for proms, award ceremonies, graduations, and other year-end activities are finalized, the school year is officially winding down. In the weeks ahead, students, teachers, and other staff members will be off for a much-needed break. School administrators, maintenance, and, hopefully, some security staff will remain in empty or sparsely populated school buildings to begin the task of cleaning, …

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8 Back to School Safety Tips New Jersey Schools Should Know

On August 1, 2022, Governor Murphy signed legislation requiring New Jersey Public Schools, Charter Schools, and Renaissance Schools, commencing at the start of the 2023-24 school year, to develop and adopt policies for the establishment of threat assessment teams in their schools.

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School Threat Assessment Teams: Meeting the New Requirement

On August 1, 2022, Governor Murphy signed legislation requiring New Jersey Public Schools, Charter Schools, and Renaissance Schools, commencing at the start of the 2023-24 school year, to develop and adopt policies for the establishment of threat assessment teams in their schools.

Former Executive County Superintendent, Yasmin E. Hernández-Manno, Joins Porzio Compliance Services 

Porzio Compliance Services, LLC (PorzioCS) is pleased to announce that Yasmin E. Hernández-Manno has joined as Director of Education Compliance. Hernández-Manno’s extensive education background and her focus on multilingual and multicultural learning will be instrumental in serving schools and New Jersey’s growing diverse student population. With over 30 years as an educator, administrator, and consultant, she provides a unique background in education compliance and will join the team of educators who complement the work of the Education Law Team of the Porzio, Bromberg, and Newman law firm, of which PorzioCS is a wholly owned subsidiary.

Former School Superintendent Mary Robinson Cohen Joins Porzio Compliance Services, LLC 

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Porzio Compliance Services, LLC (PorzioCS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the law firm of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, PC, is pleased to announce that Mary Robinson Cohen has joined the PorzioCS Education Team. Cohen’s extensive education background will provide existing and future clients with practical hands-on experience and expertise. As a Senior Education Specialist, Cohen will provide regulatory …