Leslie N. A. Cole, Sr.

Leslie Cole Associates, Inc.

Leslie N. A. Cole, Sr., CPP, CST
2204 Morris Avenue, Suite 301
Union, NJ 07083-5914

Phone: (908) 687-6376
Fax: (908) 687-6396
Les.Cole@worldnet.att.net


Year Established:
1983

Services:
Leslie Cole Associates, Inc. is a Security Management consulting firm, specializing in minimizing security-related litigation. The firm conducts risk analysis, performance audits and training, while emphasizing cost-effective solutions to reduce criminal opportunity.

Security Risk Consulting:
Emphasis is placed on security-risk identification and control. Client consultation is provided to accomplish two primary goals. First, to provide a safe and secured environment for your most treasured assets - People. Second, to assist you in planning and implementing an efficient security program; identifying departures from acceptable policies, practices and procedures. A 15-point risk analysis is performed. An audit of your Security Department's performance is made to provide insight into policies and practices to improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the department.

Training:
Seminar participants are trained on how to better protect their environment. We use a combination of our education, experience and actual case histories from over 40 environments we have served.

Expert Consultation & Testimony:
Service has been provided to hundreds of satisfied clients in 18 states, the District of Columbia and the Caribbean.

Environments Serviced:
Establishments open to the public that have a desire to provide a safe and secured environment (i.e. colleges and universities, hospitals, casinos, retailers, parking lots; restaurants, hotels, bars, shopping malls; office/apartment complexes; resorts, warehouses, theatres, manufacturing & industrial facilities, insurance companies, banks, cinemas, department and convenience stores, libraries, supermarkets, stadiums, airports/airlines, service stations, fast-food chains, amusement parks, bowling alleys, convention centers, housing authorities, roller rinks, special events, concerts, court buildings, cruise lines, country clubs & golf courses, race tracks, halls & auditoriums, and mass transit stations).

Experience:
Leslie Cole received his initial security training under the administration of the Government of the State of Israel in the spring of 1968. He earned a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, plus training in 48 areas of Public Safety from 20 institutions and organizations.

In 1982, Leslie Cole received his Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from the Certification Board of the American Society for Industrial Security. In 1987, he also received his Certified Security Trainer (CST) designation from the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers.

Prior to establishing his firm, Leslie Cole was Corporate Director of Security and Claims for a national parking company. He was an Insurance Investigator and has performed Secret Service and FBI-type operations for a Democratic African nation.

Leslie Cole, a frequent lecturer to security professionals on the subject of Security Negligence, has served as an Adjunct Professor of Security at New Jersey City University. Mr. Cole was elected to the Township of Union Board of Education in 1989 and served for 6 years, serving as President in 1990. He has been listed in 5 Who's Who directories. He serves on both the Crime & Loss Prevention Standing Committee and the Educational Institutions Standing Committee of the ASIS.

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Society for Industrial Security
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • International Organization of Black Security Executives
  • National Crime Prevention Institute - Alumni Association
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Alumni Association
  • International Association of Professional Security Consultants

Publications:

  • Verdict for the Defense