2024 DIGITAL SEMINAR SERIES:

Expert Guidance to Improve Protection of People and Assets

The 2024 Digital Seminar Series has concluded. See below for the history.

For more information online training for workplace violence prevention in food retail, and the FMI member discount, visit thepowerofpreparedness.com/fmi

Download the FMI-TPOP Active Assailant Preparedness and Response Guide for the Food Retail Industry. Download Now.

Workplace violence is one of the most significant security threats in America. How can you and your employees increase readiness for both hostile customers and – the worst type of violence – an active shooter event? What steps can be taken to mitigate the risk to your staff and business? And if the unthinkable happens, are you prepared to manage the post-incident crisis of communications, employee care, and more?

The Power of Preparedness (TPOP) and FMI are hosting a series of short digital seminars detailing the essentials for workplace violence prevention and preparedness. This vital, 4-part series led by TPOP Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer William Flynn is based on TPOP’s comprehensive training for the food retail industry.

Throughout the series, Mr. Flynn will be joined by FMI staff and industry experts to offer further insight into these important topics as well as answer attendee questions.

Please use the links below to sign up for this special webinar event and discover how TPOP and FMI can help your organization prevent and prepare for workplace violence.

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Seminar #1: What Today’s Complex Threat Environment Means to US Businesses, including Food Retail

February 15, 2024, 2pm EST
COMPLETED

A confluence of domestic and transnational threats is presenting an environment in 2024 that requires all businesses, including food retailers, to understand and mitigate security gaps and business liabilities in this complex risk ecosystem. Mr. Flynn will discuss threats facing food retailers going into 2024 along with recommendations and best practices that every business should consider to protect their people and assets.

 

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Seminar #2: Making Situational Awareness Part of Your Food Retail Corporate Culture

April 25, 2024, 2pm EST
COMPLETED

Learn valuable awareness skills necessary to enhance employee safety, improve decision-making skills, and reduce stress. Our expert panel will share their experiences and insights and respond to your questions.

Seminar #3: How De-escalation Techniques Can Reduce Violence in Your Food Retail Organization

June 27, 2024, 2pm EST
COMPLETED

We live in a time of significant societal stressors for customers and employees alike. Learn how de-escalation techniques are critical skills that don’t come naturally but – with training and practice – can defuse potentially violent situations. Our expert panel for this webinar will include FMI’s Director of Industry Relations; Mason Keller, VP Asset Protection for Schnuck Markets; and Joe Peluso, Director of Asset Protection & Safety for Weis markets. Our panel will share their experiences and insights and respond to your questions.

Seminar #4: Food Retailers: Are You Prepared for the Worst Type of Workplace Violence?

September 12, 2024, 2pm EST
COMPLETED

Some organizations view active shooter incidents as a low-probability risk. However, statistics show that active shooter incidents have steadily increased since 2000. In fact, nearly 500 incidents involving firearms have occurred in grocery stores in the past two years. The consequences can be severe including loss of life, significant financial impact, and irreparable brand damage. Is your organization prepared?

Our panel of industry and law enforcement professionals will share best practices for managing an active assailant attack, mitigating the consequences, and the value of having an emergency operations plan. Bill Flynn, TPOP’s Co-founder and Chief Content Officer, and Doug Baker, Vice President of Industry Relations at FMI will be joined by two special guests: Will England, VP, Asset Protection and Safety at Weis Markets, and Dan Oates, Law Enforcement & Security Consultant and former Police Chief.

For more information about The Power of Preparedness online training for verbal de-escalation and active shooter preparedness, and the FMI member discount, visit thepowerofpreparedness.com/fmi

Download the FMI-TPOP Active Assailant Preparedness and Response Guide for the Food Retail Industry. Download Now.