Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins serves as an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), specializing in high-stakes security domains including active shooter response, forensic evidence analysis, and counterterrorism operations. His teaching directly leverages 27 years of frontline public safety experience.

Education & Credentials:

• Masters in Education, Seton Hall University
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS
• Certified Sports Security Professional (CSSP), NCS4
• Certified Crowd Manager/Master Trainer, FEMA
• Certificate in Anti-Terrorism Level II, U.S. Department of Defense
• Certified Medico-Legal Death Investigator, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Higgins' research concentrates on practical crisis response systems, with emphasis on disaster preparedness, hate crime mitigation, and opioid-related violence prevention. His work bridges academic theory and real-world security operations through case studies from Hurricane Sandy emergency management.

Professional Leadership:

• President & Founder, Group 77 Security Consulting
• Former Chief of Police & Director of Public Safety, Bergen County (oversaw police, fire, medical examiner, and emergency management divisions)
• Veteran, New Jersey Air National Guard (1984-1992)

Higgins advises global clients on security program development while teaching core courses in Emergency Planning and Homeland Security. His prior public safety role included creating business continuity protocols for 70 municipalities post-Hurricane Sandy.