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
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: 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.