Samuel F. Vinicur

Samuel F. Vinicur, CPP, is a security executive and physical security consultant with more than 30 years of experience in security, risk, and technology.

Sam serves as President and Chief Security Officer of Kolins Security Group, where he oversees company operations and leads the continued development of its physical security consulting services.

With more than three decades of experience across physical security, security technology, corporate security, and security operations, Sam brings a broad perspective to helping organizations understand and address their security risks. His consulting work includes risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, threat assessments, security master planning, and the development of physical security strategies tailored to individual properties and organizations.

Before joining Kolins, Sam held leadership and consulting roles with organizations including Knightscope, Siemens, Securitas Security Services, Johnson Controls, Tyco International, and Spectaguard. His experience includes working with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 organizations on security programs, security technology, policy and procedures, new construction and renovation projects, critical infrastructure, and enterprise security initiatives.

As Security Director for One Liberty Place in Philadelphia, Sam was responsible for the physical security of a major Class A commercial property and its surrounding retail, hospitality, parking, and public spaces. He oversaw a 36-member security force, access control, video management, emergency communications, fire systems, and a significant operating budget.

Throughout his career, Sam has worked with security practitioners, executives, facilities and real estate teams, information technology professionals, architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive security solutions. His experience with electronic security systems includes access control, video surveillance, video analytics, biometrics, perimeter detection, intercom systems, and related technologies.

Sam has also been active in the security profession through ASIS International, where he has held chapter and regional leadership positions and continues to serve as a mentor and subject matter expert. He has presented at industry conferences and events on topics including remote security management, mass communications, and the use of autonomous security robots.

Education and Professional Credentials

Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Temple University. He is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and holds Pennsylvania Act 235 certification as a Lethal Weapons Agent. He previously served as a Pennsylvania State Deputy Constable and as an instructor in the Pennsylvania Constable Program at the Temple University Law Enforcement Academy.

Professional Memberships

Sam is a member of ASIS International, the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), InfraGard, and Intellenet International.

His professional service with ASIS International includes serving as a chapter chairman, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, and Regional Vice President for Region 5B. He has also received the William J. Stevenson Award for dedication and contributions to the ASIS International Philadelphia Chapter.

Areas of Expertise

• Physical security consulting
• Security risk and vulnerability assessments
• Threat assessments
• Security master planning
• Corporate and enterprise security
• Security program development
• Security technology and systems
• Access control and video surveillance
• Emergency communications
• Critical infrastructure security
• Security operations
• Security strategy and planning