Morris Cotton

Morris Cotton, CPP, was promoted to Sr. System Director of Security for Beaumont Health in December 30, 2018. He oversees and directs Beaumont Health security and parking programs including employee shuttle/transportation services.  Serves as an liaison for BH Security Services and maintain a professional rapport with all local law enforcement, Homeland Security, and other safety related agencies.

He started his career at Beaumont Health (Oakwood) Dearborn in 2007 as Director of Security. In 2014 he was promoted to System Deputy Director of Security for Beaumont Health.

In addition, while Director at Beaumont Dearborn; he performed the duties and responsibilities of an Administrator on Call. Serving in this capacity allowed him an opportunity to broaden his knowledge of healthcare leadership while networking with leaders outside of his normal course of business. 

Prior to joining Beaumont, he worked at St. John Health System, Detroit Michigan as a Director of Security.  He has over 17 years of experience in the healthcare setting as a Director of Security.  He also has a very extensive Law Enforcement background serving over 25 years with the Highland Park Police and Fire Department where he obtained the rank Chief of Police.

Morris is board-certified in Homeland Security and has obtained the highest level of board certification in security as a Certified Protection Professional (C.P.P.). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Wayne State University and a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies (concentration – technology) from Eastern Michigan University. He also attended and successfully completed the prestigious “Beaumont Health Leadership Academy”.