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Annette Burrhus-Clay is a security consultant with Empowered Actions in Texas, where the role is School Safety and Security Consultant.
Annette Burrhus Clay is a registered consultant on the Texas School Safety and Security Consultant Registry, which the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University maintains under Texas Education Code Section 37.2091. The registry lists consultants who have been vetted to provide school safety or security consulting services to independent school districts, open enrollment charter schools, and junior colleges in Texas, and the Center must verify each applicant’s qualifications before adding them.
Texas school districts are required to confirm that a consultant is on the registry before hiring that person for school safety or security consulting. Annette is listed with Empowered Actions.
The registry approves Annette in the Audit discipline, covering school safety and security audits.
Annette’s work covers: School safety and security audits, School safety consulting.
Industries served include K 12 schools, Charter schools, Junior colleges, Education.
Schools need security that protects students and staff without turning campuses into prisons. Annette Burrhus-Clay helps districts and private schools with safety assessments, emergency planning, threat assessment, communications and training, drawing on lessons learned from real incidents and current best practice.
Credentials matter because they are earned, not bought. Board certifications from ASIS International and designations from the International Association of Professional Security Consultants require documented experience, a rigorous exam or peer review, and ongoing professional education. When you compare consultants, ask which credentials each holds, who issued them and whether they are current.
Every engagement begins with understanding the specific site, organization or case. Annette Burrhus-Clay reviews the available documents, incident history and current practices before forming any opinion, so that recommendations fit the real situation rather than a generic checklist.
Findings are grounded in recognized industry guidelines, professional standards and lessons learned from comparable sites and incidents. That makes recommendations easier to defend in front of a board, an insurer, a regulator or a court.
Clients receive clear findings ranked by risk, with practical steps that range from quick policy and training changes to longer term investments in design and technology. The aim is real improvement that the organization can afford and sustain.
Executives, attorneys and front line staff all need to understand the findings. Annette Burrhus-Clay explains technical issues in plain language and is available to walk leadership or counsel through the results.
Annette works with clients in K 12 schools, Charter schools, Junior colleges, Education.
Every organization is different, so the first step is always to understand your goals, your constraints and what has already been tried. Whether you need a one time review, ongoing advice or support for a specific project or case, Annette Burrhus-Clay can explain what a realistic scope looks like and what results you can expect.
If any of these apply, an independent review by a consultant such as Annette Burrhus-Clay can show where the real gaps are and which fixes matter most.
Independent consultants are paid for their judgment, not for selling products or staffing hours. That independence lets Annette Burrhus-Clay give candid advice about what is working, what is not and what is worth the investment. For attorneys, independence and recognized credentials are what make an expert opinion credible. For organizations, it means recommendations that are sized to the actual risk rather than to a sales target.
Professional bodies such as ASIS International and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) set credentials and ethical standards for this work, and clients increasingly look for those markers when choosing an expert.
A good consultant will welcome these questions. Annette Burrhus-Clay can walk you through credentials, experience and approach in a short first conversation.
The best time is before an incident: during planning for a new building or renovation, after a change in leadership or operations, when an audit or insurer raises concerns, or when staff report growing worries about safety. A consultant can also help after an incident, reviewing what happened and what should change.
An independent consultant does not sell guards, cameras or alarm equipment, so recommendations are based only on the client’s risk and needs. That independence is also why attorneys and courts give weight to the opinions of independent experts.
Most engagements include an initial conversation, a review of documents and history, a site visit or case review where appropriate, and a written report or opinion. The scope, timeline and fee are agreed at the start so there are no surprises.
Annette is based in Texas and works through Empowered Actions.
Fees depend on the size and complexity of the property or case, the amount of material to review, travel and whether testimony is needed. Most consultants work on an hourly basis or a fixed project fee agreed in advance. Ask Annette Burrhus-Clay for an estimate once the scope is clear, and see our cost guide for typical ranges.
A focused site assessment or case review can often be completed in a few weeks, while larger programs, multiple sites or complex litigation take longer. Court deadlines and board meetings can usually be accommodated when they are shared at the start, so mention any dates in your first message.
Use the contact form on this page to send a message directly, or visit Empowered Actions. Include a short description of your property, organization or case, the type of help you need and your timeline.
Most engagements start with a short conversation about the situation, the questions that need answers and any deadlines. From there, Annette Burrhus-Clay recommends a clear scope, whether that is an assessment, a program review, training or expert witness support.
A little preparation makes the first conversation more useful. Have a short description of the property, organization or case ready, note any recent incidents, claims or deadlines, and gather existing documents such as security plans, policies, prior assessments or pleadings. With that information, Annette Burrhus-Clay can quickly suggest the right next step.
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