Principal Consultant
COSECURE
Joe Hendry is an ASIS member with PSP certification and a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive program. He served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps and 27 years with the Kent State University Police Department.
Hendry was an intelligence liaison officer for the Ohio Department of Homeland Security and was named by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security and Ohio Attorney General’s Office as an expert in civilian and law enforcement response to active threats. He is a Best Recommended Expert Service Provider for the insurance industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications. Currently, Hendry is a principal appointed to the Cross Functional Emergency Preparedness and Response (ACT-AAA) Committee for NFPA 3000. He helps to write the national standard for civilian, law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical services in this role. He was also issued the special expert classification by NFPA.
Hendry is a member of the School Safety and Security Council, and he serves on the ASIS Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Standard Committee to update and rewrite policy and procedures used internationally by governments, businesses, education, and houses of worship.
We believe that anything less than zero incidents is unacceptable. Our bold vision drives us to develop solutions that don’t just respond to threats but prevent them—ensuring every school is a place of learning, growth, and well-being.
With a team comprising 40% education professionals and 35% law enforcement experts, we have experienced what our customers experience. That’s why over 21,000 schools across the U.S. trust Navigate360 to provide purpose-built safety solutions, backed by research in educational psychology, law enforcement, and crisis management, that integrate physical security, mental health support, and digital threat assessment—Our impact speaks for itself:
An emergency action plan (EAP) is an essential component of a school's safety framework, serving as a structured response to various emergencies that may threaten students and staff. The stakes in school safety are high, and having a robust plan mitigates risks and...
Joe Hendry shares critical lessons from the Robb Elementary tragedy in Uvalde, TX, offering actionable insights to enhance school emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
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Navigate360 experts share best practices for active shooter preparedness. Protect your campus with plans spanning prevention to recovery.
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By: Joe Hendry, PSP, CLEE Headlines about the current education crisis abound: “More Teachers Consider Leaving the Classroom as Shortages Rise and Demands Grow” –- CBS News“In a Year of ‘Abysmal’ Student Behavior, Ed Dept. Seeks Discipline Overhaul” — The74Million“The...
How ALICE’s trauma-informed, blended approach empowers people to survive in the face of violence Active assailant events in school are not easy or comfortable to consider, but it’s an unfortunate reality of our society today. As the world changes, schools must also...
The Risk is Real By now, we have all become familiar with the failure of organizations to recognize and prepare for risk. The insurrection at the Capitol, the failure of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid, and the shutdown of the Colonial...
Ensuring your organization’s safety is never a simple matter. That’s why you need certified, credentialed assessors who can provide the experience and expertise needed to help you succeed along the way. When I started my safety career, I had no clue there were...
Staying Up-to-Date with Workplace Safety Regulations The best way to be compliant is to be ready – and not surprised – by abrupt changes to workplace safety in 2020 and beyond. How extreme are the changes? In 35 years’ experience in public safety and security – from...