American Priority Project provides expert safety and security consulting for schools, churches, businesses, and government entities — specializing in School Safety Assessments, Security Planning, and Safety Program Development.
What sets us apart is who does the work: our team is led by former law enforcement commanders and board-certified safety professionals who have personally overseen safety programs for 120+ facilities and 35,000+ employees worldwide — and who have real, hands-on experience preventing incidents before they happen, not just writing about them. Meet the full team →
Safety Audits • Security Assessments • Incident Prevention
Who You'll Actually Work With
Board-certified safety professional who has overseen safety and security programs for 120+ facilities and 35,000+ employees worldwide — and helped prevent a real active shooter incident before it happened.
28 years of state and local law enforcement, including hands-on active shooter response at the high school and university level, and command of statewide emergency operations.
From active shooter preparedness to visitor management, our School Safety Assessments identify vulnerabilities and deliver actionable recommendations to protect students, faculty, and staff.
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We build and refine safety programs tailored to your industry, ensuring compliance while protecting employees and assets through a data-driven, practical approach.
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Whether it's a corporate facility, educational institution, or public venue, we design and implement security protocols, risk assessments, and emergency response strategies.
Learn MoreExpertise You Can Trust: Our team includes former law enforcement officers and certified safety professionals with real, career-length experience in safety audits, security assessments, and incident prevention.
Comprehensive Approach: We don't just identify problems — we provide solutions, from physical assessments to policy reviews, so every aspect of your organization's safety is addressed.
Proven Judgment: Our team has directly prevented an active shooter incident, commanded statewide emergency response systems, and provided court testimony on the assessments they authored — experience that can't be taught from a manual.
American Priority Project, based in Hickory, NC, proudly serves schools, businesses, and government entities across North Carolina and the greater Southeast. Every engagement gets a custom plan, not a generic template — see the full list of areas we serve.
Don't wait until it's too late — contact American Priority Project today to safeguard your organization. Whether you need a comprehensive safety audit, security planning, or a school safety assessment, our team is ready to help.
