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Analyses of workplace violence events, plus insights and tips to keep your people and assets better protected.

The Virginia Beach Shooting

The Virginia Beach Shooting

William F. Flynn examines the Virginia Beach active shooter event and the lessons that can be learned from it. Prepare Your Active Shooter Response Your response to an active shooter event can save lives, minimize injury, and reduce the time of the event. TPOP’s...

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Shootings in Multiple U.S. Cities

Shootings in Multiple U.S. Cities

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, five people were killed in three different U.S. cities. William F. Flynn comments on the abundance of attacks, potential motives, and the importance of preparedness.Active Assailant Training is a Necessity TPOP’s active...

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Preparing Faith-based Organizations: The Pittsburgh Attack

Preparing Faith-based Organizations: The Pittsburgh Attack

William F. Flynn examines lessons learned in the nation's deadliest attack against the Jewish community.The Importance of Preparedness and Response Plans All faith-based organizations must be prepared in the event of a violent attack. Faith-based organizations should...

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Recognizing Gunfire

Recognizing Gunfire

Veteran FBI agent, Barbara Martinez, discusses the importance of gunfire recognition and the impact of the particular venue's impact on its properties.Be Prepared ‒ Anywhere, Anytime The ability to recognize gunfire can be essential to surviving an active shooter...

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What the Waffle House Attack Taught Us

What the Waffle House Attack Taught Us

Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, William F. Flynn, comments on the value of Run-Hide-Fight as evidenced in the Waffle House attack.Learn to Run-Hide-Fight Just as Run-Hide-Fight...

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What the YouTube attack taught us

What the YouTube attack taught us

Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, William F. Flynn, comments on the media's response to the YouTube active shooter event.Learn the Cycle ‒ Active Assailant Preparedness The YT...

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