It’s good to have a lifeguard, but it’s better to know how to swim.

Security is a fundamental human need, and organizations have a duty to keep their people safe, yet such protection can only extend so far by way of policies and technology. All the protective measures in the world become meaningless, if the people they are intended to protect do not participate in their own security.

Ultimately, personal security is an individual responsibility. But as a society, we tend to abdicate this responsibility to professional “lifeguards” even though it has been proven, time and again, that in a crisis we’re going to be on our own. When seconds count, the lifeguards are only minutes away …

This makes the human element, often, the weak link in the chain. But it doesn’t have to be …

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” - John F. Kennedy

When constructing a building, architects and builders have a comprehensive set of guidelines to follow – such as the Fire Code - which mandate and guide the design and construction of virtually all aspects of a building. As a result, fire safety has never been better.

Yet there is still no “Code” for people to follow with regards to security.

This lack of consistency and vetted guidance creates the potential for significant confusion.

While security may seem multifaceted and complex, the solutions are fundamental, and can be defined and organized into a simple process.

The first step in that process is to thoroughly assess the threats you may face, evaluate your vulnerabilities to those threats, and design a plan to systematically deny, deter or defend against those threats.

Our comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment applies the same processes and methodologies used by the Department of State, CIA and Special Forces to evaluate all aspects of your workplace and campus to prepare for any hazard or emergency. We examine every aspect; from the perimeter of your property to your doors, windows and access points, surveillance and security systems, and potential safe areas within that your staff can fall back to in an emergency.

The resulting report then serves as a blueprint to define your risks, vulnerabilities, needs, and priorities for training, outfitting and protection.

No matter what the crisis, personal readiness often decides who survives, and who does not; who wins and who loses. To be ready to meet these challenges you often need more than just the right mindset and skill sets - you need the right tools.

The problem is, just as there’s no shortage of “experts” on self defense; there’s no shortage of retailers looking to sell you the latest personal security products or fads. Our goal is to save you time, frustration and money, by serving as your expert consultants and advisors, to help you and your organization navigate the often confusing maze of options; outfit you with what you need and nothing you don’t; then train you on your tools so you are ready to manage the unexpected, no matter what the emergency.

From lockdown devices that can quickly and easily enable ordinary rooms to become safe rooms, to trauma kits and Stop-The-Bleed training, to designing, building and furnishing executive panic-rooms, our experts are here to help.

Not sure where to begin? Our Vulnerability Assessment will help to define your outfitting needs and priorities. …