Adam Coughran

Predictive systems and layered design prevent incidents before they occur

Coughran argues that security and safety infrastructure must shift from reactive documentation to anticipatory intervention—systems that prevent incidents rather than simply record them after the fact. This philosophy extends across physical security (video surveillance, access control), institutional culture (leadership modeling), and educational equity (audio technology), all unified by the conviction that intelligent design at entry points and decision moments creates measurable risk reduction.

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core security layers: entry management, surveillance, communication redundancy

“AI-powered video systems now anticipate threats rather than simply documenting them after incidents occur.”

Video Monitoring for Public Safety is Now in a Predictive Era

Security effectiveness by intervention timing

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tiers of equity gap: infrastructure disparity between well-funded and underfunded schools

Traditional safety drills fall short in preparing students for real-world threats.

The HERO Program's Perspective on the Evolution of School Safety

Low-tech communication tools can be more reliable than modern systems when safety depends on it.

Radios and School Safety: Are Walkie Talkies a True Safety Net?