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.

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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 [email protected].

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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