“I first worked with Eric almost 20 years ago in Iraq. Even back then Eric's leaderships skills were top notch. Eric quickly assessed his team and placed the right people in the right positions. Eric's ability to understand people and motivate them despite the lack of basic living necessities like electricity or heat coupled with danger was impressive to say the least. Eric led from the front and never asked anyone to do anything he wouldn't do himself. Since those days I have continued to watch Eric trailblaze and set standards for others to follow inside the U.S. Any and all organizations would be lucky to have the likes of Eric Clay. I personally vouch for him.”
Eric Sean Clay, MBA, MSc, CHPA, CPP, PSP, PCI
Houston, Texas, United States
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Houston, Texas, United States
12K followers
500 connections
About
Eric Sean Clay is a transformational security executive with more than three decades of…
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Are you a #healthcaresecurity professional seeking a new leadership opportunity? If so, this Public Safety Manager role with St. Vincent's Medical…
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CCTV footage from the Finochietto Sanatorium in Buenos Aires seemingly shows a security officer letting a 'ghost patient walk through hospital…
CCTV footage from the Finochietto Sanatorium in Buenos Aires seemingly shows a security officer letting a 'ghost patient walk through hospital…
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Education
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Mr. Clay graduated from Columbia Southern with a Masters degree in Business.
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The School of Police Staff and Command is an intensive twenty-two week program that prepares law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications.
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Mr. Clay completed a year at FAMU's College of Law.
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Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma, Honor Society
Graduated Magna cum laude.
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An innovative program is designed for executive level law enforcement leaders that focuses on the emerging challenges facing the policing profession.
The following is a list of topics covered in the ELI program:
Trends in law enforcement
Implications of the 21st Century Policing Report
Public trust and legitimacy
Bias and diversity
Employee wellness
Power
Transformational leadership
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Identify the personal and organizational values that drive you as a leader
Create alignment between your personal values and vision and those of the business or team
Share a compelling vision for the future that drives action today
Understand the values-infused role of a leader in culture-building and team support
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Adapt Disney business insights to assess and improve your organizational culture
Shape your work culture based on desired employee behaviors and select people who are a right fit
Use training strategies that ensure employees are confident in their roles
Create a supportive environment through genuine care and recognition programs
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OSHA 30 Hour certification
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Volunteer Experience
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Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council Advisory Council Member
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Present 6 years
Social Services
The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) is comprised of subject matter experts that consult and provide guidance on healthcare and public health matters impacting our nation.
As such, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, relies on the HSCC for developing plans to protect the essential goods, services, and functions of healthcare and public health that, if destroyed or compromised would negatively affect the Nation.
Responsibilities…The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) is comprised of subject matter experts that consult and provide guidance on healthcare and public health matters impacting our nation.
As such, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, relies on the HSCC for developing plans to protect the essential goods, services, and functions of healthcare and public health that, if destroyed or compromised would negatively affect the Nation.
Responsibilities include:
Help develop protective programs and actions to defend against, prepare for, and mitigate the consequences of a terrorist attack or other hazards;
Provide guidance on Healthcare and Public Health critical infrastructure protection;
Communicate the needs of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector throughout government;
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Detective Sergeant
Clinton County Sheriff's Office
- Present 6 years 7 months
Social Services
I serve as a reserve detective with the Sheriff’s Office.
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Healthcare Security Council Member
ASIS International
- Present 5 years
Health
As Chair of the Engagement Subcommittee, I keep healthcare security professionals from around the globe updated on relevant information and encourage them to actively participate in ASIS meetings and activities.
As Chair of the Content Creation Subcommittee, I led a team of healthcare security professionals from around the globe in developing and disseminating content that helps organizations better address emerging issues.
Most recently, we developed guidance for organizations…As Chair of the Engagement Subcommittee, I keep healthcare security professionals from around the globe updated on relevant information and encourage them to actively participate in ASIS meetings and activities.
As Chair of the Content Creation Subcommittee, I led a team of healthcare security professionals from around the globe in developing and disseminating content that helps organizations better address emerging issues.
Most recently, we developed guidance for organizations in COVID-19 security, storage, and distribution. -
Member
InfraGard
- Present 5 years 11 months
Science and Technology
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector and provides a vehicle for seamless public-private collaboration with government that expedites the timely exchange of information and promotes mutual learning opportunities relevant to the protection of Critical Infrastructure. Each member of Infragard is vetted and selected according to their ability to contribute industry specific insight and help advance national security.
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Homeland Security Advisory Council Member
State of Missouri
- 2 years 9 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
The Homeland Security Advisory Council was established to review state and local security plans and grant funding requests and make recommendations to the Governor for changes to better protect Missourians.
The Homeland Security Advisory Council was designed to be comprised of the director of the Department of Public Safety and relevant Public Safety division directors and, directors of other state departments, and subject matter experts. This ensures a statewide focus for homeland…The Homeland Security Advisory Council was established to review state and local security plans and grant funding requests and make recommendations to the Governor for changes to better protect Missourians.
The Homeland Security Advisory Council was designed to be comprised of the director of the Department of Public Safety and relevant Public Safety division directors and, directors of other state departments, and subject matter experts. This ensures a statewide focus for homeland security and an effective means for coordination of resources. -
Detective Lieutenant (Retired)
Christian County Sheriff's Office
- 5 years 1 month
Social Services
I retired as a detective lieutenant in the Professional Standards/Internal Affairs Unit of the Sheriff's Office. As such, I supervised a team of investigators that investigated allegations of misconduct by members of the organization. I also served as a firearms instructor, armorer, Law Enforcement Active Shooter Response (LASER) instructor, and ALICE instructor.
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Education Council Member
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
- 2 years
Education
I am one of eight (8) members that are responsible for the education and training endeavors of the IAHSS. This is accomplished through a number of means, including: ensuring the IAHSS provides high quality, relevant training and educational opportunities, providing opportunities for members to exchange ideas, assist in the development and acceptance of guidelines, standards and ethic conduct, and by pursuing and maintaining strategic alliances with relevant organizations.
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Civilian Police Review Board Chairman
City of Springfield, Missouri
- 2 years 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Board reviews and comments to the City Council through the City Manager and to the Chief of Police upon citizen appeals of determinations made by the Police Department about specific police conduct matters.
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Member of the Executive Board of Directors
Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers
- 3 years 9 months
Social Services
I serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers, which is a non-profit organization, made up of concerned citizens. The Board supports the efforts of law enforcement agencies in Southwest Missouri. The program is designed to develop information in solving felony crimes. It offers cash rewards up to $1,000 to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and filing of charges against persons involved in felony offenses. The program is funded by private…
I serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers, which is a non-profit organization, made up of concerned citizens. The Board supports the efforts of law enforcement agencies in Southwest Missouri. The program is designed to develop information in solving felony crimes. It offers cash rewards up to $1,000 to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and filing of charges against persons involved in felony offenses. The program is funded by private donations; no tax dollars are used to pay rewards.
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Domestic Violence Shelters Board Member
Greene County Board of Commissioners
- 4 years 4 months
Social Services
The Greene County Domestic Violence Shelter Board represents a collaborative effort among Greene County and the public to address domestic violence issues in our community.
We bring together service providers, law enforcement, criminal justice workers, advocates, community members, and leaders in the medical, school, and faith communities to develop, facilitate, and support programs for domestic violence prevention and victim safety.
We do this by fostering coalitions…The Greene County Domestic Violence Shelter Board represents a collaborative effort among Greene County and the public to address domestic violence issues in our community.
We bring together service providers, law enforcement, criminal justice workers, advocates, community members, and leaders in the medical, school, and faith communities to develop, facilitate, and support programs for domestic violence prevention and victim safety.
We do this by fostering coalitions, providing financial assistance, promoting education of issues, strengthening skills, sharing resources, conducting research, and cultivating dialogue. -
Intelligence Liaison Officer
Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC)
- Present 9 years 7 months
The goal of MIAC is to provide information and knowledge, in the form of actionable intelligence, to policy and decision makers. MIAC collects, analyzes, produces and reporst intelligence in order to help law enforcement detect, deter, disrupt, and deny terrorist activity.
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Committee Member
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis
- 5 years 8 months
Children
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of CoxHealth is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the medical care of children, birth through age 18.100 percent of all funds raised remains in the 32 counties we serve, and directly benefit the children of the Ozarks.
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Member
Missouri Police Chiefs Association
- 3 years 6 months
Social Services
The Missouri Police Chief's Association is made up of over 600 individuals, representing all levels and areas of Missouri law enforcement.
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Intelligence Liasion Officer
Central Florida Intelligence Exchange (CFIX)
- Present 13 years 4 months
The goal of CFIX is to provide information and knowledge, in the form of actionable intelligence, to policy and decision makers. CFIX collects, analyzes, produces and reporst intelligence in order to help law enforcement detect, deter, disrupt, and deny terrorist activity.
CFIX combines the intelligence of Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Lucie, and Volusia County Sheriff's offices, Orlando Police Department and the Florida Department of Law…The goal of CFIX is to provide information and knowledge, in the form of actionable intelligence, to policy and decision makers. CFIX collects, analyzes, produces and reporst intelligence in order to help law enforcement detect, deter, disrupt, and deny terrorist activity.
CFIX combines the intelligence of Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Lucie, and Volusia County Sheriff's offices, Orlando Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and select private sector partners. This is one of the few regional agencies of its kind in the United States. -
Treasurer
ASIS International
- 1 year
Education
I served as treasurer for the Ozarks Chapter of ASIS and am responsible for ensuring our accounts are correct and up-to-date.
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Member-At-Large
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
- Present 3 years 9 months
Health
I was elected by the membership to serve a three-year term as Member-At-Large.
Publications
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An Assessment for Securing Hospital Staff and Nurses
Security Info Watch Magazine
See publicationThe article discusses the causes, effects and mitigation strategies that can help reduce incidents of workplace violence in healthcare facilities.
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Protecting the C-Suite
Journal of Healthcare Security Management
Best practices for healthcare security practitioners seeking to provide protecting to C-suite executives.
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Active Shooter
National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4)
Served as a presenter and moderator of a two hour long presentation/discussion on active shooter response. Attendees included high school, college and professional sports teams administrative and security personnel, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement personnel.
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Report Writing for Security Professionals
Four hour presentation to security professionals. The seminar covered basic note taking and report writing. The latest class had forty attendees.
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Active Shooter
BevCap Management
An hour long presentation on active shooter response. An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable, evolve quickly and are occuring at an alarming rate.
All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course provides…An hour long presentation on active shooter response. An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable, evolve quickly and are occuring at an alarming rate.
All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course provides guidance to individuals so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation.
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10 Steps to an Effective Safety Program
2012
An hour long presentation on developing a safety incentive program to strengthen the safety culture of an organization by improving a poor safety record or helping to maintain an already good one.
Safety incentive programs can reward employees for actively participating in the program. Programs can also reduce overall costs, including lost time, productivity, employee turnover and insurance premiums. -
Golden Pen: Pearson, other officers deserve our thanks
Springfield News-Leader
See publicationThis is an editorial that I wrote after a local police officer was shot. It praised the work of area law enforcement and argued that we owed these men and women, as well as their families a debt of gratitude for putting their lives on the line to keep us safe. The editorial received the News-Leaders "Golden Pen."
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Healthcare Security Officer Academy (48 hours)
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Healthcare: Violence in the Workplace (2 hours)
4602
Projects
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Armed Security Officers
Building upon my success in building an armed security program at CoxHealth’s, we are creating a similar program at Memorial Hermann.
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Concealed Weapons Detection
Developed a concealed weapons detection program, including selecting a product, determining staffing needs, creating policies and procedures, and monitoring the program.
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Healthcare Security K9 Officers
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Created the State of Missouri’s first healthcare security K-9 units.
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Security Training Center
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Created the State of Missouri’s first Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified security training center. The training center provided CEU’s to healthcare and higher education security officers, as well as law enforcement officers. It also generated revenue for the healthcare organization.
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Omnigo Healthcare Workplace Violence Video Series
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See projectI served as a healthcare security expert in a series of five (5) workplace violence prevention training videos. A sample of the video is provided with this link. If you are interested in learning more, please visit www.omnigo.com
Honors & Awards
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Top 40 Thought Leader
Life Safety Alliance
Honorees include practitioners, service and technology providers, researchers, academics, and other professionals from more than a dozen countries. Candidates were scored using a proprietary algorithm based on a variety of criteria, including conference presentations, webinar and podcast appearances, LinkedIn reach, courses taught, and volunteer leadership positions held, among others, covering the period of January 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
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Elwood “Woody” G. Near Presidential Award
International Association for Healthcare security and Safety
The Elwood G. Near President’s Award is awarded to honor the efforts of individuals and organizations who have exemplified standards in the healthcare security professional. Each outgoing IAHSS President is afforded the opportunity to select an individual for this award.
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Lindberg Bell Outstanding Facility Award
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
This recognition is presented to a healthcare facility which has established and administers what the evaluators believe to be the most outstanding healthcare security program that was submitted for review.
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The Russell L. Colling Medal for Literary Achievement
International Association for Healthcare security and Safety
The Russell L. Colling Medal for Literary Achievement is presented to an individual who through his or her literary abilities, has made a significant contribution to the healthcare security, safety, and/or risk management professions.
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3rd Most Influential Security Executive Globally
IFSEC Global Security & Fire Safety News
Chosen based on nominations judged by a panel of highly respected judges, the influencers have been a driving force in changing regulation, standards/guidance or best practice, insights/opinions are widely respected and which are influential in shaping debate around industry issues, or
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Most Influential in Security
Security Magazine
Security Magazine named me as one of the most influential people in the security industry.
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Security Director of the Year
Campus Safety Magazine
I was named as Healthcare Security Director of the Year. My nomination centered on some of the training efforts we have made, including the State’s only POST certified training center, as well as training partnerships with the Missouri Hospital Association, the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety, the U.S. Army and many others.
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Philip A. Gaffney Faculty Chair Award
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation
Since it’s inception, only five individuals/organizations have received this award, which is considered the most prestigious presented by the IAHSS, and is presented to those whom "best exemplify the advancement of the purposes and aims of the IAHSS Foundation through demonstrated achievement in the profession and disciplines of healthcare security, safety and/or risk management."
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2017 Fire Starter Award
CoxHealth
The term “fire starter” has deep roots in the CoxHealth’s mission to make healthcare better for patients, physicians, employees, and the community. A “fire starter” refers to an individual who ignites the flames of passion for healthcare excellence.
CoxHealth's Fire Starter award is presented annually, and recognizes a leader who, through their dedication and passion, guides and supports the organization's commitment to excellence while keeping the true spirit of CoxHealth alive and…The term “fire starter” has deep roots in the CoxHealth’s mission to make healthcare better for patients, physicians, employees, and the community. A “fire starter” refers to an individual who ignites the flames of passion for healthcare excellence.
CoxHealth's Fire Starter award is presented annually, and recognizes a leader who, through their dedication and passion, guides and supports the organization's commitment to excellence while keeping the true spirit of CoxHealth alive and flourishing. -
Security Director of the Year (Finalist)
Campus Safety Magazine
I was selected as one of 2017's eleven (11) finalists for Campus Security Director of the Year. My nomination centered on some of the improvements I led across our healthcare system, the relationships I was able to help build with local agencies, and my involvement in the community.
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Manager of the Quarter
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
I received this award for efforts in building a strong security team and program at one of the largest hotels in the world.
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COSS Leadership Award (Honorable Mention)
United Safety Council
Mr. Clay was nominated by one of his peers for the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Leadership Award, for: (1) Developing a comprehensive employee safety and health orientation program that trains hundreds of employees each year. (2) Conducting training in multiple languages, including English, Spanish and Creole. (3) Authoring an exhaustive emergency procedures guidelines, pockets guides and one-page training tools. (4) Having his one-page safety training tools adopted by our corporate…
Mr. Clay was nominated by one of his peers for the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Leadership Award, for: (1) Developing a comprehensive employee safety and health orientation program that trains hundreds of employees each year. (2) Conducting training in multiple languages, including English, Spanish and Creole. (3) Authoring an exhaustive emergency procedures guidelines, pockets guides and one-page training tools. (4) Having his one-page safety training tools adopted by our corporate offices and rolled out globally. (5) Reducing general liability claims by over 90%. (6) Providing safety seminars to national audiences. (7) Providing first aid, CPR and Heimlich training to employees, which have resulted in at least four saves. (8) Monitoring all safety incidents, conducing root cause analysis for them, and developing trainings to prevent reoccurrences.
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Member
American Bar Association
The American bar Association is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With nearly 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.
To ABA's mission is to serve equally itsmembers, the profession, and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of…The American bar Association is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With nearly 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.
To ABA's mission is to serve equally itsmembers, the profession, and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession. -
Kentucky Colonel
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Kentucky colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Commissions for Kentucky colonels are given by the Governor and the Secretary of State to individuals in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation.
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Outstanding Young Missourian
The Missouri Jaycees
The Missouri Jaycees annually select and honor several Outstanding Young Missourians. The awards ceremony dramatizes each winner's career in narrative form and provides a stage for the honorees to challenge and inspire Missouri's young leaders. Eric was nominated for service to the community, and involvement with at-risk youth.
Organizations
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International Organization of Black Security Executives ( IOBSE)
Member
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International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
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American College of Healthcare Executives
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