Secured and Prepared Consulting is a safety and security consulting firm focused on helping organizations operate in a secure, prepared, and resilient environment. We provide experienced guidance that supports compliance, strengthens preparedness, and reduces risk across complex settings.
With more than 30 years of industry experience, our firm is trusted by leaders for practical, defensible solutions. We support organizations through security assessments, program development, training, and advisory services aligned with regulatory and accreditation expectations. From Joint Commission compliance to emergency management and workplace violence prevention, we help organizations build strong, sustainable safety and security programs grounded in real-world operations.
Paul Sarnese is the Founder and Principal of Secured & Prepared Consulting, LLC. He is a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator, a Certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Specialist, and the Past President of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
In recognition of his leadership and contributions to the field, Paul was named a Top 40 Global Thought Leader by the Life Safety Alliance in 2025. In 2024, he was honored as a Security Industry Innovator for his pioneering approach to healthcare workplace violence program assessments. His achievements also include being named the 2022 Campus Safety Healthcare Security Director of the Year and a Finalist in the ASIS Outstanding Security Performance Awards.
Paul has held senior leadership roles overseeing safety, security, emergency management, and operations across large and complex health systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Rowan University, a Master’s degree in Safety Engineering from Warren University, and a Master’s in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
In 2020, Paul received the Russell L. Colling Literary Award for his significant contributions to healthcare security, safety, and risk management. A prolific writer and speaker, he has authored over forty published articles and has delivered keynote addresses both nationally and internationally. He is a frequent contributor to national and international media outlets, offering expert insights on workplace violence, healthcare safety, and security.
Paul has conducted comprehensive safety and security assessments for healthcare facilities, K–12 schools, colleges, universities, and commercial properties. He also delivers safety training programs for clients, institutions prepare for and responds to potential threats through emergency preparedness drills, threat assessments, and violence prevention protocols.
We offer flexible scheduling for assessments, training, and advisory services. Engagement times are coordinated to meet operational needs and organizational priorities.
We work with healthcare systems, educational institutions, and complex organizations to reduce risk, improve preparedness, and strengthen security programs.
Reduce risk through clear prevention programs, assessments, and training.
Build strong security programs aligned with real operational needs.
Support compliance through assessments and practical readiness guidance.
Improve preparedness through clear plans and response strategies.
Strengthen awareness through behavior recognition and risk identification.
Prepare staff through training and exercises that improve response.
Organizations choose us for practical guidance, experienced leadership, and security programs built to reduce risk, support compliance, and strengthen preparedness across complex environments.
Assess, design, and strengthen prevention programs that help reduce risk and support safer workplaces.
Develop clear policies, procedures, and operational programs aligned with real world security needs.
Deliver training and exercises that improve awareness, readiness, and response before incidents occur.
Our team brings real world experience in healthcare security, workplace violence prevention, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. We work closely with organizations to deliver practical guidance and trusted support.
Our firm has grown through decades of experience in healthcare security, safety, and emergency preparedness, with a focus on practical solutions and trusted guidance.
Secured and Prepared Consulting was established to support healthcare organizations with security, safety, workplace violence prevention, and regulatory compliance.
The firm expanded consulting services to include workplace violence program assessments, security program development, and emergency management support for healthcare systems.
Secured and Prepared Consulting supported organizations with Joint Commission readiness, policy development, training, and preparedness assessments aligned with regulatory standards.
Paul M. Sarnese was recognized as a Global Thought Leader and Security Industry Innovator, with continued national and international media engagement on workplace violence and healthcare safety.
The firm continues to partner with healthcare organizations, schools, and complex environments to strengthen security programs, reduce risk, and improve preparedness.
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