We make risk-based safety 
and security solutions simple.

In a world where organizations face ever-changing environments, competition, and regulations, we identify efficient management and security solutions for your business.

Certifications

Who We Are

S.O.S. specific areas of expertise include:

  • Risk Assessments and Facilities Protection
  • Locations and Configuration of Security Controls and Devices
  • Security Management and Monitoring Capability
  • Current and Future Technology/Operational Effectiveness
  • Safety/Security Training and Awareness Tips, Practices, and Programs

What sets us apart from the rest

Detailed evaluations of these key areas enables S.O.S. to describe an organization’s overall security objectives and assess its current ability to support them. S.O.S. compares each area to the changing vulnerabilities and risk that are relevant to each specific customer. S.O.S. recommends practical measures to align a security program with its safety needs.

S.O.S. identifies an organization’s security strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement and can help promote, develop, and communicate a unique combination of comprehensive security and safety strategies to clients that encompasses crime prevention solutions.

Our Solutions

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Management Assessment

The ability to review policies and procedures, to oversee the operations and functionality. Recommendations for modifications of policies and procedures in addition to management training.

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Facilities Protection

Based on our client’s needs, our security assessment of one or more facilities observes the potential for risk to any personnel or property at hand.

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Device Configuration

Overall assessment of the client’s security needs and make recommendation for either access control, video monitoring, duress alarms, and other miscellaneous security devices.

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Security Management

By peeling back layers of the company, we can recommend enhancements identified within an organization’s security strengths. We review present practices to seek vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and submit recommendations for improvement to reduce those vulnerabilities.

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Operational Effectiveness

It’s not always about devices, at S.O.S. we analyze personnel’s understanding of policies and procedures as part of the client’s security solutions. By auditing personnel functionality, we reduce risk and human error within the client’s organization.

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Safety & Security Training

Over 45 years of policing and security practices brings real-world experience in identifying areas of weaknesses in overall safeguard procedures, devising practical solutions, awareness training, and industry best practices.

Our Values

Leading Meaningful Change

with the Development of Northeast Ohio’s premiere public safety training facility. We provide consultation in operational planning, safety and security, incident scene management, civil disturbance prevention and control, and disaster management, with demonstrated competence under pressure.

Innovative Strategies

such as analyzing and identifying factors of security risks that may contribute to chaotic situations, and transforming them into organized and productive environments through a robust management assessment protocol to hit target improvement

Improving Organizational Credibility

by eliminating favoritism, executing policies clearly and fairly, and working effectively through community-based concerns and cultural diversity issues. Our expertise includes a strong understanding of building and fostering community partnerships.

Cultivating Strong Relationships

through several years of trusted professionalism. Some of our most notable accomplishments were obtained through sought after partnerships and mutual aid agreements with local agencies and businesses in Cleveland.

About Us

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Anthony H. Jackson, President & CEO

Jackson brings more 45 years of professional law enforcement experience, with over 30 years of leadership. Prior to establishing his consulting business, Solutions on Safety (S.O.S.), he served as Executive Director of Emergency Management, Fire and Safety System at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) for 4 years and previously served as the Director of the Public Safety Training Center at Tri-C for 7 years. Prior to Tri-C, Jackson retired at the highest service rank as Chief of Police for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department. Jackson’s first steps towards his career in safety and security begin with a career in the Cleveland Police Department, ultimately obtaining the rank of Commander before his departure to CMHAPD. Throughout his career, Jackson has honed a wealth of knowledge and expertise to effectively address many of the safety issues facing the companies that he now advises and trains.

Jackson holds CPP, CPTED, and is an ACPI Certified Crime Prevention Specialist. He also has training, law enforcement, and safety certifications from the prestigious FBI National Academy, a B.A. in Criminal Justice, FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy (2017), and has completed the FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (38th Session, 1999)

Motivated by the desire to continue to be a positive influence in the safety and security industry, Jackson provides expert and valuable advisement service, reinforced by ethical business practices. With client relationships spanning several years, Jackson’s character shines through his proven abilities and professional reputation in making security decisions for his clients. He brings a network of contacts that can facilitate the successful implementation and installation of comprehensive safety practices and solutions.

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