MSD Strong and Oxford High School Shooting Connection
MSD Strong and Oxford High School Shooting Connection Today marks the 4-year anniversary of the active shooter incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “MSD Strong” became the phrase used by south Floridians and the country to emulate the resiliance of this community following such a […]
Emergency Alerts Systems You Must Know About
Emergency alerts notify groups of people during a crisis. Such incidents require functioning communication systems in order to minimize injuries and mass casualties. This article explores the various emergency alert systems available nationally, and for your organization.
How Safety Measures and Prevention Planning Limit a Spike in Deaths
With our current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic we realize the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent and/or minimize cases in unforeseen disasters. In an interview with NBCNews, surgeon general, Jerome Adams, states: “The way you stop the spread of an infectious disease like this is with mitigation measures […]
Potential Business Risk: The Active Shooter Scenario
What is a potential business risk for your company? The recent COVID-19 virus has certainly affected organizations globally, being a stark reminder of having a plan in place for anything and everything. Thankfully, the Coronavirus will come and go, but certainly will leave an impact on how to prepare for […]
Back to School Preparation: Training for an Active Shooter is a MUST!
School Administrators work tirelessly on their back to school preparation for the upcoming school year. This includes teacher planning days. Administrators seek effective training options for their teachers and staff that will keep their school at the forefront of education and safety. We often hear from principals that of all […]
February 2020 Closes, Parkland Always in Our Hearts
February ended as it began: with the 2018 Parkland shooting on our minds and heavy in our hearts. It is unbelievable that just a few weeks ago we dedicated February to Parkland, in honor of the 17+2 lives gone too soon. Today is the last day of our tribute and […]
February 2020: Dedicated to Parkland
February is the month of love, the arrival of red roses, heart-shaped candies and touching messages in Hallmark cards across the country and over the world. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends by offering gifts, affection, kindness and love. Sadly, two years ago, love and grief […]
How to React in a Shooting at a Holiday Gathering
The holiday season is here! It is a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. It is time to get together, share meals, gifts, laughter, love and reflect on life’s journey. Unfortunately, incidents such as a holiday shooting have occurred throughout our country. As you get ready to […]
How to Plan for an Active Shooter at Your School or Workplace – 5 Critical Concepts
How can you plan for an active shooter at your workplace, school, or place of worship? Most businesses and schools have policies in place outlining responses to different types of crises. Every business and school follows fire codes and many have a response plan in place for critical incidents such […]
Civilian Trauma Training: Trauma and Casualty Care for Civilians (TACCC) Course
Civilian trauma care training has been a hot topic in schools and workplaces over recent years. The rise in popularity is most likely due to the paranoia surrounding potential active shooter situations. Active threat or active shooter occurrences are still statistically low occurrences. Yet, it is important to be prepared […]
Active Shooter Incidents in Media Headlines
With a growing media coverage of active shooter incidents, it seems like we are seeing headlines about this topic daily; in our newspapers, on the television, or in our favorite magazines. There have been several major incidents that have occurred over the course of the past several years including, the […]
Spanish River Christian School Completes Full-Scale ATRPS Program This School Year!
Spanish River Christian School Completes Full-Scale ATRPS Program This School Year! Planning and action Two words that sum up the way Spanish River Christian School’s Headmaster, Cheryl Burdin, leads her team through safety challenges facing our schools today. A hostile parent… A suspicious package… An intruder… An active shooter… These […]
Must-Read Active Shooter Response Guide
Is this your first time researching active shooter response training? Or, have you been researching how to better prepare your workplace, school, law enforcement agency or family for some time now? This guide will provide you informative resources on active shooter response. As you conduct your investigation, do any […]
Active Shooter Training for August Is Filling Up Quickly!
With the summer months quickly approaching, this is a busy time for teachers, staff, and school administrators as they are concluding their school year. But with the conclusion of one school year, comes the planning for the next school year.
High School Drill for Shooter in Indiana Gone Wrong- The Importance of Running Effective School Drills
Recently, during a high school drill for shooter in Indiana, teachers were shot with pellet guns. We were not there to witness this incident. However, this brings up an important fact when assessing active shooter training programs.
A School Counselor’s Take on Lockdowns and Emotional Distress
In the past few years the number of lockdowns, caused by gun violence or threats of gun violence, has increased. The years of viewing schools as a “safe haven” and a place where children are sheltered from the chaos of the world, seem to be long gone. There has been […]
Press Release: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Charity Golf Tournament
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Charity Golf Tournament Coral Springs, Florida. February 5th, 2019- On February, 23rd, 2019, the organization Mobilizing MSD Alumni, will host the 2nd Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Charity Golf Tournament. This tournament started shortly after the mass shooting tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that took place […]
Press Release: Guardian Defense Owners Named SCORE Entrepreneur of The Year
Guardian Defense Owners Named SCORE Entrepreneur of the Year Delray Beach, Florida. January 4th, 2019 – Guardian Defense founders, Steven Smith and Taylor Smith, were awarded a prestigious honor for the 2018/2019 year. Score Mentors of South Palm Beach County presented the SCORE Entrepreneur of the Year award […]
Active Threat Safety and Preparedness- RIMS Podcast
President and Founder of Guardian Defense, Steve Smith and one the lead instructors for the company, Dustin Miller traveled to New York to train the Risk Management Society. After the training, they were able to share their knowledge and insight on Active Threat Safety and Preparedness in this podcast hosted […]
Active-Threat Training Offered to Florida Churches, Ministries- The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church
The thought alone remains chilling for Rev. Jeff Smith, pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Clewiston. I never dreamed we’d be doing something like this,’’ he said. “When I went to seminary, we never had a class that addressed this.’’ But he quickly added, “This world has changed. […]
Guardian Defense Provides Active Shooter Training for Local Businesses – Boca Newspaper
Steve Smith has responded to several mass shootings as a SWAT team member of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Now, he is training local business owners and school administrators and staff on how to be the first responders if an active shooter enters their place of business.
Press Release: School Safety in Boca Raton – Seeking Active Shooter Training
School Safety In Boca Raton – Schools Seek Active Shooter Training Boca Raton, Florida. September 25, 2018 – With school back in session, school safety in Boca Raton is a major focus for local schools. Boca Raton schools are expanding their focus of safety plans to include active […]
Q&A: School Shooter Preparedness – Risk Management Monitor
Schools across the country are back in session. And in the wake of high-profile school shootings earlier this year, safety is a top priority for students, parents, educators and communities. Steven Smith, founder and president of Guardian Defense, specializes in active school shooter preparedness and works with education industry leaders […]
How to Barricade a Door – The New York Times
“How a door opens dictates how you’re going to barricade it,” says Steven Smith, who is a leader of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s SWAT team and moonlights training teachers, businesses and city workers how to defend against hostile intruders. For a door that opens out, build a wall by […]
Active Shooter Training Near Me
You might wonder how to find the best Active Shooter Training Program to start or continue preparing for a violent attack. To do this you may go on the internet and search, “Active Shooter Training Near Me.” Whether you already have a detailed plan, or need help creating a comprehensive […]
Parkland Shooting – Florida Public High School Shooting Reflection
The Parkland shooting, another tragedy that hit one of our county public high schools here in south Florida. Our Guardian Defense founder, Steven, and some of our other instructors responded to the scene as SWAT team members of their police department.
Practical strategies for surviving a mass shooting
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Taylor Smith 954-654-8912 April 27, 2017 taylor@guardiandefenseplan.com Local company, Guardian Defense, offered a hands-on workshop at Nova Southeastern University on Sunday in response to mass shooting events that have affected Floridians, like the Fort Lauderdale Airport and Pulse Nightclub shootings. Davie, FL – Guardian Defense, presented its […]