The Security Brief with Paul Viollis

In perhaps the most overdue episode of The Security Brief, Paul sits down with five (5) national hero’s, veterans of each branch of the United States Armed Forces, to garner an inside look at the power, humility, strength, courage and selfless character that lays before us everyday allowing us the very fabric of freedom we enjoy with each breath we take. From the very inception of the Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Air Force to their current day duties, we go behind the curtain to unveil just how truly magnificent each branch of service is. Special thanks to our guests; Capt. Jeff Grenand/US Navy, Col. Mike Gautreaux/US Marines, General Dan Goodrich/US Air Force, Admiral Wayne Justice US Coast Guard and Capt. Ashling Ganes US Army for their extraordinary interviews. So, if you want to hear about life of a nuclear-powered submarine, aboard USCG interdiction vessels, in the cockpit of a F18 at Top Gun, on the ground on Iraq or in the Pentagon on 911, then you have tuned in to the right show.

This episode is dedicated to the two greatest men I will ever know, my father, Michael Viollis/ US Navy-WWII, Underwater Demolition Team and my father in law, Arthur Nitti/US Army-WWII Infantry.

More than 90 Americans die every day due to opioid abuse. This week, Paul talks to two subject matter experts opioid abuse, which quickly has become an opioid epidemic. First, Paul welcomes Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, who gives a first hand account of the damage opioids can do to people of all ages, including newborn babies. Next, Paul welcomes Prosecutor Bridgette Brennan, who has been on the front lines, battling to keep opioids off the streets for several years. Prosecutor Brennan explains how opioid abuse often leads to heroin abuse and what parents can do to keep their kids from making a life-changing decision.

This episode of The Security Brief is dedicated to some 4400 lives lost each year to Cyber Bullying. 

Why? This question will never cease to resonate within my mind as I grapple with how we, as a global society, allow this horrible crime against humanity to exist, much less grow. My message to all our listeners is simple, accept this episode as a Call To Action and a challenge to all parents and guardians to get more involved with our kids, immediately. Joined by Assistant Commissioner Kevin O ‘Connor of the NYPD we will lay out what you need to know to prevent this. Please, listen to this one and share it everywhere.  pv

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As revolting it is to think that we must formulate a security plan to protect our Houses of Worship, it has, in fact, become a necessity. On the heels of yet another mass shooting at a Church, Paul examines this horrible trend and lays out, through empirical data and retroactive investigation the manner in which we need to remain safe while at the one place we are supposed to feel total peace. In doing so, Paul is joined by a 35 year Pastor who has decided to become an EMT and Certified Protection Professional to keep his congregation safe. Now that’s an interview you want to hear. The show is closed by introducing our HERO OF THE MONTH, Mr. Jon Pritikin. www.viollis.com

As the investigation continues and the public's patience grows weary in search of a motive behind the most prolific mass shooting in US history, Paul breaks down the forensic side of this investigation as well as the process to crystallize the momentous task that lies before law enforcement. In doing so, the use of technology such as Artificial Intelligence is broken down through the eyes of two guests that protect our global community though its various uses. www.viollis.com

With a heavy heart, Paul breaks down what exactly happened with in depth dialog on the shooter, the location, what was known and what could have, or have not, been done preemptively. Joined by EP Seth Neiman and legal analyst Vincent Ancona, the discussion goes from the dynamics of the active shooter scenario and use of automatic weapons to the measures one can take to increase the probability of survival when confronted with an active shooter. Special guest Kayla Folgueira shares her insights on the use of technology such as Redzone map in staying one step ahead of all dangerous crime. Our closing comments on this episode are perhaps the most poignant of all.  www.viollis.com

On the heels of the President's statement to the NFL and their subsequent reaction in concert with the St. Louis police community debacle, Paul and Seth lay it out there in their discussion on racism police community relations and the future of how athletes exercise their 1st amendment rights. This is capped off by showcasing how one NYC community and the NYPD are succeeding in breaking down the racial wall and even reducing crime at the same time. Let us know your thoughts on IG or FB. www.viollis.com

As part of the new format of The Security Brief programming, Paul calls an audible and delivers a special edition show covering the entire backstory of the Equifax breech as well as illustrates all the required steps everyone needs to take immediately to protect their futures. Joined by one of our nations most well-respected wealth managers, Kimberly Foss, 

they lay out a step by step plan that is both extremely comprehensive and easy to implement. This show is for anyone who has ever had a credit card or drivers license. www.viollis.com

Like you have never heard before, Paul sits down with a former ISIS jihadist and senior level recruiter for an extended conversation on how the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization recruits, trains, plans and deploys its attacks. Paul steers the conversation with this rare guest on why ISIS picks the venues it does, what its business plan is and what they have in store for the future. Further, the demographic of who is being recruited, the behavioral red flags of someone who is being radicalized and how the internet/ social media platforms are being used to fulfill their goals. To balance the conversation, Paul is then joined by retired Army Colonel Jay Voorhees, an Afghanistan and Iraq Veteran for his inside take on how we are fighting this group. Everyone you know should listen to this show.  www.viollis.com

In pure Security Brief fashion, Paul tackles the one subject that sits at the top of the concern list of billions worldwide; a nuclear war. It is in light of the impending threat of a nuclear attack against the United States posed by North Korea that Paul reached out to two of the most knowledgeable professionals in our country to discuss, at length, this crisis. Mr. Gordon Chang, one of the leading experts on North Korea and China in the United States and Brigadier General Dan Goodrich (former Pentagon) lay out perhaps the most powerful and direct conversation expressed in the media on this subject, thus far. Poignant, powerful, sobering and reassuring!  www.viollis.com