We are very happy to welcome Pia Thevselius to Cosafe. Her primary role will be to support our customers with her security expertise and to contribute to the ongoing development of Cosafe.
Pia brings 30 years of security experience, including 28 years as a police officer. She left the force in 2021 to focus on preventive work. Over the years, she has gained firsthand insight into the importance of crisis communication and holds a Master of Studies in Criminology and Leadership from the University of Cambridge. She has also studied Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security at the University of Maryland, with a special focus on radicalization and hostile threats.
Pia has served in high-risk environments for both the UN and the EU, most recently being seconded by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) to the Israel-Palestine region. She is part of MSB’s international security roster and is a sought-after instructor in PDV (Pågående Dödligt Våld – Active Lethal Violence) and HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training).
With her broad skill set, Pia will help Cosafe’s customers strengthen their ongoing security work in both business and education.
The new Swedish school-safety legislation came into force on July 1, 2025. It requires every preschool and school to maintain an emergency plan and to remain continuously prepared to handle serious violent incidents. Cosafe is ready to assist schools in meeting these new requirements and reinforcing their preventive measures.
Pia herself notes: “You have to train to be as prepared as possible, that’s something I’m truly passionate about. During an Active Lethal Violence incident, every second counts. With Cosafe, users can instantly share what they see or hear, creating a real-time picture that enables sound decisions in a critical moment.”
Cosafe CEO Alexis Nicou adds: “We are, of course, very happy to welcome another security professional to the organization. Pia’s experience is extremely valuable for our customers and for our product development. We look forward to having her at Cosafe and making her expertise available to our clients.”
