Understanding the critical difference between a threat and a conflict could change how you lead your team—or save a life. In this short but powerful episode, Jim Bennett explores why conflating the two can lead to overreactions, missed warning signs, and unsafe environments.

• Discover why “threat” ≠ “conflict”

• Learn how response strategies differ

• Avoid dangerous overreactions

• Improve workplace safety protocols

• Develop more nuanced leadership responses

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• Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Are We Good?

00:04 – Defining threat vs. conflict

00:15 – Why the difference matters

00:34 – Risk of confusing the terms

00:50 – Responding to each effectively

01:00 – Final thoughts on safe leadership

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Campus Safety Strategy

SHOW NOTES

• Learn how to identify behaviors of concern before they escalate

• Understand why behavioral threat assessment matters outside schools

• Apply campus safety strategies in your workplace or community

• Discover how everyday interactions can signal deeper issues

• Hear actionable tips from real-life scenarios

GUEST BIO

Jim Bennett is a behavioral threat assessment expert and host of the “Are We Good?” podcast, sharing insights to improve community and workplace safety.

If you care about making your school, workplace, or community safer, follow the "Are We Good?" podcast for weekly insights. Join The Good Squad on Patreon for exclusive content and extended interviews. Visit [arewegood.net](http://arewegood.net) for resources and more.

00:45 – The scope of campus safety beyond college grounds

02:10 – Why behaviors matter more than labels

04:50 – Recognizing early warning signs in everyday situations

07:30 – Applying BTA frameworks to broader communities

10:05 – Practical safety steps anyone can take

13:30 – What you can do starting today

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🎙️ Are We Good? – Myth Crushers: Part 2

In Part 2 of “Myth Crushers,” Jim Bennett continues unpacking common misunderstandings in behavioral threat assessment with clarity, humility, and a dash of humor.

He digs into real-world challenges that assessment teams face—like missing context, relying too heavily on tools without conversations, and the critical need for consistent documentation and follow-through. This episode is all about learning from missteps and building a more thoughtful process.

🧠 **In This Episode:**

- How threat assessment teams can lose momentum

- Why documentation matters more than you think

- The importance of **context** over assumptions

- Real examples that highlight breakdowns in communication

- Jim’s personal take on improving the flow and effectiveness of assessments

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In this premiere Squad Room episode, Jim Bennett and Rebecca break down three of the biggest mistakes organizations make in behavioral threat assessment—and how to avoid them.

Whether you work in education, corporate security, law enforcement, or community leadership, avoiding these pitfalls could mean the difference between preventing v*olence and missing warning signs.

🔍 The 3 Common Mistakes:

1️⃣ Confusing behavioral threat assessment with general emergency preparedness (like fire drills or earthquake plans).

2️⃣ Adding people to a multidisciplinary team without proper training—or failing to track training levels.

3️⃣ Not having a clear, consistent tool or process (like BTAG) to guide team discussions and document findings.

You’ll also hear:

Rebecca’s journey creating the TAP Matrix for assessing risk factors

Jim’s “Are we good?” story and why honesty matters in safety planning

Real-world examples of multidisciplinary teams in action

Why v*olence prevention is about supporting people, not punishing them

💡 Key takeaway: Having a team isn’t enough—you need the right people, the right process, and the right training.

00:07 Welcome to the Squad Room

01:47 What Is Behavioral Threat Assessment?

02:12 Rebecca’s First Steps in Threat Assessment

04:36 How the Squad Room Format Works

06:17 Common Misconceptions About Threat Assessment

06:54 From SPJ Matrix to BTAG (Bolante.NET Threat Assessment Guide)

07:49 Building a Multidisciplinary Safety Team

09:40 From Assessment to Case Management

11:01 The “Are We Good?” Story

13:43 Why Training Gaps Put Teams at Risk

20:28 Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

🔗 Resources & Links:

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Pathway to V*olence (Calhoun & Weston) – foundational resource

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Transit Threats: Real-World Risk Lessons from Joel Lavespere

Show Notes:

• From city streets to zoo exhibits, expert Joel Lavespere breaks down how public spaces become soft targets—and what leaders can do now.

• Spot early signs of targeted v*olence in transportation

• Learn from real cases in city systems & cultural sites

• Why threat assessments often fail in transit planning

• Actionable tips from a former Air Force officer & zoo security chief

Guest bio: Joel Lavespere, CPP, PSP, CPOI—security consultant, ex-Air Force, former Portland safety manager

• 03:40 – How Portland trains for public safety

• 11:10 – What the Oregon Zoo taught him about soft targets

• 22:55 – Signs your transit team might be ignoring

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Crisis-Proof Leadership: Admiral LeFever’s Guide to Safety

• What can a 38-year Navy veteran teach us about workplace safety? A lot. Admiral Mike LeFever reveals his battle-tested approach to protecting people.

• Discover the leadership principles used during Pakistan’s 2005 earthquake response

• Learn how high-risk military tactics apply to post-incident care in schools and corporations

• Get Admiral LeFever’s take on building trust during chaos

• Hear the mindset shift required for leaders facing modern threat landscapes

• Guest bio: Vice Admiral Mike LeFever, USN (Ret.), EVP of National Security at Concentric, former Director at the National Counterterrorism Center

• 01:20 – How crisis leadership begins before a crisis

• 07:40 – Stories from earthquake relief in Pakistan

• 16:10 – Translating military leadership to civilian safety

• 27:00 – What good teams do under pressure

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Civil unrest is changing—learn how to protect your workplace from the rising risks of protest-driven violence.

• SHOW NOTES

• Understand how protests escalate into workplace threats

• Learn civil unrest 2.0 and its digital dynamics

• Spot early warning signs of crowd violence

• Adapt your workplace violence plans for collective threats

• Prepare leadership for insider and outsider ideological risks

Guest bio

Steve Crimando is a Certified Threat Manager, crisis responder, and director of the Homeland Security Human Factors Institute with over 35 years in violence prevention.

Civil unrest is no longer an urban anomaly—it’s a national workplace concern. Learn how to anticipate, prepare for, and navigate the ripple effects of protest culture in real time. Tap into Steve Crimando’s expert insights and equip your team with the knowledge to act, not react. For more support, visit behavioral science apps.com.

Timestamp teaser list

00:34 – Civil unrest defined: new era threats

03:15 – Tech’s role in flash-to-bang protests

06:42 – Crowd behavior and protest escalation

09:57 – Why social media complicates safety

12:50 – AI and deepfake risk in mobilizations

17:12 – Protest impacts on company operations

21:33 – Monitoring signs before violence erupts

25:46 – Internal sympathizers and insider threats

30:01 – Policy tips for returning employees

33:19 – Civil discourse vs. hostile workplace

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A Safe and Secure Milton Hershey School

Show Notes:

• Join Host Jim Bennett and Rick Gilbert, Senior Director of Campus Safety at the Milton Hershey School as they discuss safety in schools

• Diving into the discussion of social media’s impact on the threat environment

• Creating safe school environments

• Go deeper in Part 2 inside The Squad Room: Jim and Rick continue their conversation on how to keep schools safe

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• With violence rising in sacred spaces, Jim Bennett welcomes elite threat expert Dave Benson to reveal how churches and large venues can stay safe.

• Break down myths about “soft targets” in faith settings

• Explore why safety teams must be multidisciplinary

• Learn from Dave’s real-world work at Disney and U.S. State Dept.

• Discover how the “Securing Souls” ministry equips church leaders

• Guest bio: Dave Benson, threat manager, ex–State Dept. agent & founder of Securing Souls

• 🎯 Access exclusive tactical steps in The Good Squad (Part 2)

• 01:30 – Unique security risks for houses of worship

• 06:45 – What churches can borrow from corporate safety

• 10:20 – Dave’s “3 layers” of proactive defense

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What is a Behavioral Threat Assessment Team—and does your company need one? Jim Bennett breaks it down for leaders and curious employees alike.

• Define the “what” and “why” of threat teams

• Learn when your workplace needs one (hint: sooner than you think)

• Discover Jim’s real-world tips for launching a team from scratch

• Hear how to pitch threat team value to skeptical execs

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• 03:00 – What threat assessment teams actually do

• 07:45 – Common misconceptions

• 13:20 – Pitching it to your leadership

• 19:05 – First 3 steps to build your own team

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