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 […]
Closing Tribute to the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Victims & Survivors
As we come to a close this month, the effects of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting are eternally ingrained in our hearts. We have learned a lot about the victims and survivors of the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting. We have seen survivors honor the lives of […]
Parkland School Shooting: How to Get Involved THIS Month
Parkland School Shooting: How to Get Involved in Honoring the Victims, Celebrating the Survivors and Stopping History from Repeating Itself The Parkland School Shooting impacted the lives of families everywhere. Not just on February 14, 2018. Not just the next day, or the week after. The impact of this incident […]
Security Guards Training Guide
Are Security Guards at Your School, Business or Public Place Properly Trained? Security Guards are the first set of eyes, and likely the first responders to an emergency at schools, businesses and public areas. Simply because they look the part in their uniform does not mean they are properly trained […]
CEO’s Need to Know About OSHA and Workplace Violence
Owning a business is quite challenging in many ways. One of the most critical areas of leading your organization is making sure employees, clients, and guests are safe on your watch. In order to maintain individuals’ safety and protect your assets, guidelines and laws have been created for businesses to […]
Everything Started with the Sandy Hook School Shooting … Taking Action to Create Change
“Couple-preneurs” Steven S. and Taylor Smith started their training and consulting business in 2013 following the Sandy Hook School Shooting on December 14, 2012. This shooting was the tipping point in which the Smiths knew work had to be done to safeguard American schools. What they did not know is […]
You Asked, We Provide – COVID Safety Comeback Plan
Are you afraid you might not be able to protect yourself, your employees, clients and brand? Well, you are not alone. Conversations with employers and management teams have led us to believe there are more worries in 2020 than ever before!
Back to School Safety Tips 2020 for Schools, Teachers, Parents and Kids
2020 has been an unexpected year for everyone around the globe. For months, companies and individuals placed great effort into staying safe and learning to adapt to our new reality: the age of Coronavirus, riots, civil unrest, and other vulnerabilities.
GD President’s Recent Life-Saving Actions Utilizing a Civilian Trauma Kit
We hope your organization is following our POLICY-TRAIN-DRILL Initiative. If you are, you will note that as part of training, we strongly advocate instruction in the use of civilian trauma kit items.
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 […]
Learning From the Latest Active Shooter Scare in Boca Raton, Florida
On October 13, 2019, reports of gunfire from an active shooter in the Boca Raton Town Center mall caused panicked shoppers to instinctively take cover and evacuate, ultimately leading to a lock-down. Thankfully this turned out to be a false alarm; however, there are still many things we can learn […]
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 […]
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.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas- 1 Year Later
Honoring Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims One year ago on February 14th, 2018 the tragedy that took 17 innocent lives occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Parkland, Florida. This tragedy shook the south Florida community because so many of us were affected either directly or indirectly. This day, which was also […]
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 […]
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 […]