Strategos International Podcast

You may have a happy workplace and a great corporate culture. You're people may love coming to work. So how could workplace violence be a threat to you? Unfortunately, you're still at risk. Most acts of workplace violence stem from conflicts outside of employment. Domestic violence is one of the leading causes. Thankfully, victims of abuse and their workplaces are not helpless. By educating and supporting employees in crisis, we can become aware of threats that may spillover from domestic life into the business world. And we can take adequate workplace security cautions. Vaughn Baker, president of Strategos International, explains how to be proactive in this Strategos Security Minute. www.StrategosIntl.com

Most churches are unable to meet, but the quarantine will end. When it does, will your church security team be rusty ... or ready? DHS predicts the isolating circumstances of the pandemic may result in psychological instability and outbursts of disruption and violence. In this interview, Barry Young of Strategos shares 7 Ways to use this time to build your security ministry. Need more information? www.StrategosIntl.com or barry@strategosintl.com.

The National Christian Protectors Conference is March 26-28 in Kansas City, Mo. It’s dedicated to equipping and inspiring protectors to live out a courageous faith. The event is packed with educational and tactical training, world-class keynote speakers and nightly worship. In addition, you’ll network with likeminded people and have the opportunity to explore resources with vendors offering security gear and knowledge. Register at StrategosIntl.com/conference

www.StrategosIntl.com. As school active shooter training has grown in prominence, critics have begun raising their voices. They're concerned about causing unnecessary anxiety – even trauma. Others object to heavy-handed tactics. And a few say the training doesn't work. School's been back in session for awhile now, but in the run-up to a new year there were a number of criticisms made of school active shooter training. These include: •Students, even young children, are included in the training and they are traumatized as a result. Some drills are heavy handed: Infamously, in Indiana, teachers were reportedly shot with plastic pellets in a mock execution that left welts and drew blood. Beyond this, some teachers complain of being traumatized. A final complaint, and perhaps the toughest, is there is no evidence the drills are effective. With lives at stake, Strategos VP Mark Warren responds to these criticisms and shares how training saves lives.

With two mass shootings in two days, the U.S. Secret Service’s report on active shooters is extremely relevant. In this interview, Strategos President Vaughn Baker discussed recent events, the report and its implications for making workplaces, churches and schools more secure. Learn more at www.StrategosIntl.com

Until recently, the words “church” and “security” were seldom seen together. Now they’re a permanent fixture in the English language. Strategos’ Barry Young eats, sleeps and breathes church security. In this interview, he shares the “Top 7 Questions About Church Security” and answer yours as well. In addition, you may be interested in a related resource: The Church Security Handbook by Vaughn Baker, a practical, biblical guide for protecting your church in uncertain times.

www.StrategosIntl.com When workplace violence strikes, our first concern is the safety of our employees. But after the smoke clears, businesses discover the challenges have only begun. These include the threat of government fines and litigation. How can we be prepared to protect ourselves from active shooters and also lawsuits and regulatory penalties? Guy Beveridge, director of business development for Strategos International, provides answers.

In the aftermath of school shootings, many new "security" products are flooding the market. They're being quickly swept up by parents and schools. But will they make students and teachers safer? In this interview, Mark Warren, executive VP of Strategos, addresses the topic "Bulletproof backpacks, bulletin boards and panic buttons: Security solutions or security blankets?" More at www.strategosintl.com.

www.strategosintl.com Guy Beveridge of Strategos International explains how to improve awareness of your surroundings. He addresses: •The difference between awareness and paranoia •Environments that present threats •Viewing everyday activities through the lens of awareness Strategos International is a leader in training businesses, schools and churches to proactively respond to active shooters, intruders and workplace violence. In addition, we provide: •Consulting – We evaluate facilities and organizational security, helping clients develop a proactive security plan. •Tactical training for military, law enforcement and security professionals. •Surveillance and investigations. •Executive protection for people and property. Learn more at www.StrategosIntl.com

www.strategosintl.com/conference Barry Young, vice president of Strategos International, shares about the tactical training and keynote speakers at the National Christian Protectors Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, April 25-27. Are you a protector? A Christian? Then this conference is for you. It’s designed for: •Law enforcement •Military personnel •Firefighters •EMTs •Church security teams •Private security •And all other protectors KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Join us for: General Jerry Boykin, Family Research Council Kamal Saleem, President, Koome Ministries Pastor Phil Hopper, Abundant Life, Lee's Summit, Mo. Stephen Willeford, hero of the Sutherland Springs church attack Barry Young, VP, Strategos International TACTICAL TRAINING Tactical courses are taught by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and U.S. military personnel. Topics include: •Church Security •Compliance and Control •Low Light Firearms Applications •Child Protection •Ministry to First Responders •Lockdown Procedures •Crisis Casualty Care •Pastoral Protection •Tactics and Firearms Handling

www.strategosintl.com.com/active-threat Mark Warren, Sr. Vice President, and Vaughn Baker, President, of Strategos International, discuss their new book "Active Threat: Workplace 911." The book is an expert guide to preventing, preparing for and prevailing over active shooters and other workplace attackers. This new work shares practical advice for businesses, schools, churches and any organization that is at risk from a violent intruder. Strategos has trained more than 150,000 people worldwide since its founding in 2002. Learn more about the book and Strategos at www.strategos.com/active-threat  

In an effort to protect students, more than 20 schools in Illinois – and more than 150 nationwide – have installed active-shooter panic buttons. When you lift a shield and press a button, they automatically alert the police. Does this technology spell the end of active shooters? Strategos President Vaughn Baker addresses the pros and cons of these devices and the top three things every school can do to improve security.

strategosintl.com Barry Young, Strategos' Director of Church Security Ministries, discusses why church security should be viewed as a ministry and not merely a tactical operation. This interview is from a Facebook Live broadcast. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/Team.Strategos Strategos International is a leader in training businesses, schools and churches to proactively respond to active shooters and violent intruders.  The firm also: • Evaluates facilities and overall organizational security to protect people and property • Provides tactical instruction for law enforcement, military and private security personnel • Provides executive protection for businesses, executives, VIPs and others in need of personal security

www.strategosintl.com In this edition of Security Week, Strategos President Vaughn Baker looks at lessons we can learn from the Santa Fe, Texas, school shooting. Vaughn discusses immediate actions schools can take to become more secure. In addition, Baker addresses the idea that the Texas shooter displayed no “red flags” and shares concerning behaviors that were observable. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live. Subscribe to our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ Team.Strategos to get immediate notifications of future live streams. Strategos International is a leader in training businesses, schools and churches to proactively respond to active shooters and violent intruders. The firm also: • Evaluates facilities and overall organizational security to protect people and property • Provides tactical instruction for law enforcement, military and private security personnel • Provides executive protection for businesses, executives, VIPs and others in need of personal security Let us know how we can be of service.

Strategos President Vaughn Baker discusses how we instinctually react during a crisis, how it can endanger us and how we can overcome our natural tendencies. Learn more at www.strategosintl.com.

www.strategosintl.com A shooter recently wounded three people at YouTube's headquarters before turning the gun on herself. About 9 months earlier, a major UPS distribution center was also the target of workplace violence. Vaughn Baker, president of Strategos International, discusses steps organizations can take to prevent and prevail over violence in the workplace. Strategos International is a leader in training businesses, schools and churches to proactively respond to active shooters and violent intruders. The firm also: • Evaluates facilities and overall organizational security to protect people and property • Provides tactical instruction for law enforcement, military and private security personnel • Provides executive protection for businesses, executives, VIPs and others in need of personal security

It's a nightmare scenario: Your child is at school and you get word that a shooter is on the scene. What you do as a parent before, during and after the event can either help or hinder the police response. What should do and avoid? Mark Warren of Strategos International provides insights.

Strategos Vice President Mark Warren analyzes the school shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school where 17 people were killed and at least 14 were injured. In the interview, Mark highlights areas where all schools can enhance their security to thwart active shooters.

Vaughn Baker, president of Strategos International, answers questions about workplace violence and church security in this edition of Strategos Security Week. Vaughn addresses a 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report chronicling a massive increase in workplace homicides, suicides and drug overdoses. He also discusses the proper role of weapons in churches and the perception that a church security ministry can and should create.

strategosintl.com Vaughn Baker, president of Strategos International, shares how to enjoy the holidays yet remain alert for threats to public or personal safety. Strategos International is your source for intruder response training, executive protection and tactical instruction for law enforcement and military personnel. • Intruder response training: We equip the true first-responder (personnel already on the scene) to counter active shooters and other threatening intruders in schools, churches, offices and other workplaces. • Executive protection: We provide executive protection and security for VIPs, CEOs, executives and others high-profile figures. • Tactical instruction: We provide tactical and SWAT training and education for police, law enforcement and military personnel. Learn more about how we can serve you and our online Strategos University at strategosintl.com.

In this brief interview, Vaughn Baker​ shares how Strategos International​ is working to protect children and train teachers, coaches and others with kids under their care. Learn more at http://keepthemsafeus.com/. Learn more about Strategos International here.   S.A.F.E. for Kids Training Although Amber Alerts and missing-child reports are an everyday occurrence, we still think it will never happen to us. Not to our child, school, sports team or Girl Scouts troop. At Strategos International, our goal is that it will never happen to you. And we believe the best solution is prevention through training. The problem In spite of the widespread concern over child abductions, there's a scarcity of safety training for both educators and children. Strategos International is committed to solving the problem and protecting kids. Strategos personnel have decades of experience in law enforcement, private security and military security. We've provided education for thousands of schools, churches and businesses. We offer two types of training: • S.A.F.E. for Kids Instructor Training (8 hours) • S.A.F.E. for Kids Child Training (4 hours) S.A.F.E. for Kids Instructor Training (8 hours) There's no shortage of talented educators. But when it comes to child abduction prevention, quality training is scarce. Strategos' one-day course equips trainers with proven, practical principles and techniques that are field-tested to protect kids. S.A.F.E. for Kids training is relevant for schools, churches, sports leagues, scouting and numerous other child- and youth-oriented associations. Instructors learn to equip children to prevail during an abduction attempt using the “Scan, Avoid, Fight, Escape” (S.A.F.E.) approach. Topics include: • Situational awareness • Identifying potential attackers and child predators • Avoiding contact with perpetrators • Breaking free from abductors Who should attend? • Police, firefighters, EMS personnel • School resource officers • Teachers • Coaches • Scouting and other youth leaders • Trainers/instructors for churches and community centers • Military personnel Each instructor receives • A flash drive of PowerPoint slides and videos to present the course in their community • A printed instructor handbook with lesson plans • 10 ChildPrint® ID Kits for the first course • 10 “Keep Them S.A.F.E.” stickers for parents at the first course • Certification from Strategos International in the Keep Them S.A.F.E. curriculum S.A.F.E. for Kids instructors S.A.F.E. for Kids instructors have a mission to protect children and the background to bring practical, effective training. In addition, all instructors undergo a nationwide background check prior to being accepted. Any potential instructors with felonies or other hazardous offenses on are not eligible to participate. Interested in hosting a course for your community? Contact us at info@strategosintl.com or 888.569.5444 keepthemsafeus.com ______________ S.A.F.E. for Kids Child Training (4 hours) Who equips children to be safe from safe from abductors? That’s a good question. And Strategos International has an answer – and a solution. Strategos personnel have decades of experience in law enforcement, private security and military security. We've provided education for thousands of schools, churches and businesses. Our S.A.F.E. for Kids child training is for youth ages 5-14, with a maximum class size of 20. It’s relevant for schools, churches, sports leagues, scouting and numerous other child- and youth-oriented associations. We use the field-tested principles of “Scan, Avoid, Fight, Escape” (S.A.F.E.), to teach children: • Situational awareness • How to identify potential attackers and child predators • How to avoid contact with perpetrators • Ways to break free from abductors Part 1: Awareness Children and adults perceive danger differently. Strategos teaches kids to become aware of their surroundings and to understand the potential for danger, but not to live in fear. Part 2: Personal protection This session teaches kids simple techniques that even our youngest students can master. Children can’t win a prolonged conflict with an adult, so our goal is to teach them to fight just enough to escape an abductor. Part 3: Scenarios We put the training into practice with scenario-based testing that builds self-confidence and readiness. ID kits for each student Each student receives a “ChildPrint ID Kit®” along with instructions for each parent or guardian. With the kit, parents can easily create a confidential and comprehensive record of their child’s personal and medical information for use in an emergency. It gives police a complete and accurate description, saving precious time and hastening the search for a missing child. In addition, ChildPrint® includes two pages of important safety tips to help kids avoid dangerous situations. Interested in hosting a course for your community? Contact us at info@strategosintl.com or 888.569.5444 http://www.keepthemsafeus.com

intruderresponse.com In this podcast interview, Vaughn Baker, president of Strategos International, explains how Strategos is partnering with Sollah Interactive to help employees “PREVAIL” in the workplace. A new training video, geared toward responding to workplace active-shooters, will equip employees to overcome the threat of violence. “We are proud to partner with Sollah Interactive for ‘PREVAIL,'” said Baker. “That title accurately describes all we want to accomplish through this project. “The vast majority of workplaces suffer from a serious lack of training on hostile intruders. We don’t want employees to be left to their own devices, hiding under desks and waiting for a killer to find them. Instead, they can prevail against an active-shooter. But training is absolutely essential. And that’s why we’ve undertaken this project.” “Prevail: Preparing to Prevail” will be available in late 2016 from Strategos online and includes a thorough facilitator’s guide and student materials. Thanks to KCCI and WHO13 Des Moines for their coverage of “Prevail.” Strategos is your source for intruder response training, executive protection and tactical instruction for law enforcement and military personnel. • Intruder response training: We equip the true first-responder (personnel already on the scene) to counter active shooters and other threatening intruders in schools, churches, offices and other workplaces. • Executive protection: We provide executive protection and security for VIPs, CEOs, executives and others high-profile figures. • Tactical instruction: We provide tactical and SWAT training and education for police, law enforcement and military personnel. Learn more about how we can serve you and our online Strategos University at strategosintl.com.

Vaughn Baker, president of Strategos International, offers insights for personal security in light of the September 2016 attacks in New York and Minnesota. Learn more about Strategos International, experts in personal, corporate, church and school security, at www.strategosintl.com.