About Neil O'HareCampus Assessment Specialist

25+ Years of Security & Operations Leadership

Based in Des Moines, Iowa and serving clients nationwide, Neil is a security professional with 15+ years in the field—armed and unarmed—most notably managing large-scale operations in the DC metro across high-traffic retail (26M+ annual visits), commercial, and residential environments.

For the past three years, he has focused exclusively on campus security assessments, helping leadership teams across schools, houses of worship, corporate facilities, and commercial properties strengthen their security posture through bespoke vulnerability assessments and actionable plans.

Neil believes effective campus security is built on partnerships—he regularly coordinates with local Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, and Emergency Management to ensure recommendations fit local realities and response capabilities.

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Neil O'Hare

Campus Assessment Specialist

Schools & Education

K-12, private schools, and independent educational institutions. Comprehensive assessments covering student safety, emergency protocols, and stakeholder coordination.

Houses of Worship

Churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. Multi-layered security planning with CISA-recommended vulnerability assessments.

Corporate Campuses

Corporate headquarters and office parks. Physical security, employee safety, access management, and business continuity planning.

Commercial & Retail

Shopping centers and high-traffic commercial properties. Loss prevention, public safety, and liability risk management.

Professional Background

Operational Security Experience

DC Metro High-Traffic Operations

Managed security for facilities with 26M+ annual visitors across retail, commercial, and residential properties

Armed and Unarmed Security Leadership

15+ years directing both armed and unarmed security operations in complex environments

Multi-Building Campus Oversight

Extensive experience coordinating security across distributed facilities and mixed-use properties

Crisis Management & Emergency Response

Real-world experience managing security incidents and coordinating emergency response

Assessment Specialization

Campus-Focused Practice

Three years dedicated exclusively to campus vulnerability assessments across all sectors

Evidence-Based Methodology

Developed comprehensive 300+ question assessment framework validated through on-site evaluation

Partnership-Based Approach

Direct engagement with local emergency services to ensure recommendations align with response capabilities

Actionable Deliverables

Budget-tiered recommendations that provide phased implementation options for all organizations

Training & Certifications

Professional Affiliations

  • Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)
  • Canadian Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (CATAP)

Federal Training Programs

  • FEMA IS-907: Active Shooter Preparedness
  • USSS/NTAC School Safety Programs
  • CSTAG Level 1 & Level 2 Certification

Specialized Assessments

  • SRP/SRM Train-the-Trainer (K-12)
  • SAM v2 (Stalking Assessment)
  • Multiple specialized workshops and continuing education

Why Work With Neil?

Unlike generalist security consultants, Neil has dedicated his practice exclusively to campus assessments. This specialization means deeper expertise, refined methodologies, and practical recommendations that reflect real-world campus operations across multiple sectors.

25+ years operational security experience

Campus assessment specialist across all sectors

Partnership-based approach with local emergency services

Ready to discuss your campus security needs?

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Nationwide consulting
Flexible scheduling available

We understand the sensitive nature of campus security and handle all consultations with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.