Strategic security, risk, and resilience leadership.
Helping enterprises, universities, and venues reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and protect what matters most.
James A. DeMeo is the author of What's Your Plan? A Step-by Step Guide to Keeping Your Family Safe During Emergency Situations, a bestseller on family safety and preparedness. With 28 years of security, law enforcement and consulting experience, he is regarded both domestically and internationally as the subject matter expert in event security and crisis planning.
He was recognized by Security Magazine as one of The Most Influential People in Security in 2017. James is an adjunct instructor for Tulane University and founder, president and CEO of Unified Sports & Entertainment Security Consulting (USESC). DeMeo has delivered countless media interviews as well as presentations at national conferences, colleges and universities throughout the United States.
What's YOUR PLAN?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Keep Your Family Safe During Emergency Situations. In today's social landscape it's imperative that families, singles, and groups are prepared for the unexpected. This book prepares you and your family for crisis situations you may encounter in public venues — not from fear, but from knowledge and having a solid plan in place.
Pre-planned responses are critical to personal safety during active shooter conditions. Your family's safety must be factored into the quality of life equation and is the responsibility and priority of every event attendee.
Unified Sports & Entertainment Security Consulting
DeMeo earned his Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Adelphi University. His 28 years of experience include serving as Security Officer and Campus Operations Trainer at Texas A&M University Health Science Center and detective at Nassau County Police Department. He is currently the founder and CEO of Unified Sports & Entertainment Security Consulting (USESC), and a member of ASIS International.
Focused advisory. Built around outcomes.
Enterprise Security
Strategy aligned to business and risk appetite.
Operational Resilience
Programs that perform when conditions deteriorate.
Crisis Management
Decisive leadership through high-consequence events.
Sports & Venue Security
Stadium, arena, and event safety at the highest standard.
Speaking & Briefings
Boardroom-ready perspective for the moments that matter.
Education & Faculty
Preparing the next generation of risk leaders.
Featured media appearances.
Keeping Your Family Safe During Emergency Situations
Charlotte Today Segment
Keeping Your Family Safe During Emergency Situations
WCCB Rising Segment
Helping People Stay Safe at Sports Events
Podcast
Halloween Safety Tips for Families
Blog – Charlotte Parent Magazine
Minute With Mitch
Podcast
5 Tips to Ensure Your Family is Safe Should an Emergency Situation Occur
Blog – Charlotte Smarty Pants
Expect Increased Security at Events
CBS 17 Report
Community Matters
CW-22 Raleigh Segment
What's Your Plan Author
Good Day Charlotte Segment
Why Sports Franchises Must Invest in Security
Blog
Tao of Sports
Podcast
PreparedEx: Event and Venue Security
Podcast
First Class Fatherhood
Podcast
What colleagues say.
“If you have a chance to work with James DeMeo, jump at it. Whether as a consultant, an expert witness or as a teacher he is universally excellent.”
“His ability to distill complex security concepts into clear, actionable insights is second to none. A visionary leader with unparalleled expertise.”
“James is a visionary for emergency preparedness. I would recommend him to anyone seeking event security assistance — from major venues to family preparedness planning.”
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