tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58356815210812479892024-03-05T05:38:43.085-08:00The Power of PreparednessThe Power of Preparednesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01449281282015199151noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-49265957105751062572022-07-14T08:48:00.006-07:002022-07-14T08:48:00.219-07:00How to Recognize and Assess the Situation<p>You’ve encountered an irate person in the workplace. What do you do?</p><p>The first step to the 4-step de-escalation process is to recognize and assess the situation.</p><p>Your safety is paramount. You must first assess the degree of danger you are in. Ask yourself:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Is there a path that can allow me to retreat?”</li><li>“Does the agitated person have a weapon or are they threatening to retrieve one?”</li><li>“Am I being threatened with bodily harm?”</li><li>“Am I confident I can interact with this individual without becoming defensive or angry?”</li></ul><p></p><p>You should only proceed if you feel confident and safe.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3tCCng3obTETZmW43PvQxQqSNDJL4T2vhhVZygG5asTsab8EMjTkQ0ZTtv7-A3bUOUc5staiCxKG9-i2Y1-BuxznDiqwTgo2cO610xw9jmwwXglPBb5uAcice7qZUmTtlS9BtTlv-MiP8ePkF3NF8WxTTd-f9sQQ6xrfFXygy4hr3ntpaYwK0-HJtA/s6720/CORPORATE%20FACILITIES.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="People in an office | Verbal de-escalation" border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3tCCng3obTETZmW43PvQxQqSNDJL4T2vhhVZygG5asTsab8EMjTkQ0ZTtv7-A3bUOUc5staiCxKG9-i2Y1-BuxznDiqwTgo2cO610xw9jmwwXglPBb5uAcice7qZUmTtlS9BtTlv-MiP8ePkF3NF8WxTTd-f9sQQ6xrfFXygy4hr3ntpaYwK0-HJtA/w320-h213/CORPORATE%20FACILITIES.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>If you proceed, you can retreat at any time if you don’t feel safe.</p><p>Learn the other 3 steps to the <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/06/30/four-step-verbal-de-escalation-process/">de-escalation process!</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Enroll Your Staff in Active Shooter Preparedness and Verbal De-escalation Training</h2><p>TPOP’s <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/de-escalation/">verbal de-escalation</a></b> course gives each learner the knowledge and confidence to manage workplace conflict — before it turns into workplace violence.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> today about your training needs.</p><div><br /></div>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-76774788240029457582022-07-01T08:43:00.002-07:002022-07-01T08:43:00.219-07:00The Four Step De-Escalation Process<p> Do your employees work in a high stress environment?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Y4L_0wgrqaFpJpBW8C-rItBiTrzAIS8hLY8ky5ZnQkkl7B9IHw44Ar8Oa2OOySavJT_BbhRYYPwv1tw5hZzN5T5SD5d1LXeJk5pTEdP09BHY3KNo0ChdL668duXYhAvRaj1fOxVbt1UwBytF1T47pjdHf9_CJszW9ZceBQK_Nhoo8AZEjd5_m3wg6g/s800/retail%20talk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Retail associates talking | Verbal de-escalation" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Y4L_0wgrqaFpJpBW8C-rItBiTrzAIS8hLY8ky5ZnQkkl7B9IHw44Ar8Oa2OOySavJT_BbhRYYPwv1tw5hZzN5T5SD5d1LXeJk5pTEdP09BHY3KNo0ChdL668duXYhAvRaj1fOxVbt1UwBytF1T47pjdHf9_CJszW9ZceBQK_Nhoo8AZEjd5_m3wg6g/w320-h213/retail%20talk.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Are they often confronted by customers, clients, or others in situations of conflict or hostility?</p><p>They may benefit from <b>verbal de-escalation</b> training.</p><p>Your staff can learn the four-step de-escalation process, which covers:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Recognizing and assessing the situation</li><li>Responding calmly</li><li>Listening with empathy</li><li>Validating and showing respect</li><li>Appropriate body language</li><li>When to avoid confrontation and more.</li></ul><p></p><p>Learn more about the<a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/06/30/four-step-verbal-de-escalation-process/"> four-step de-escalation process.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Enroll Your Staff in Active Shooter Preparedness and Verbal De-escalation Training</h2><p>TPOP’s <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/de-escalation/">verbal de-escalation </a></b>course gives each learner the knowledge and confidence to manage workplace conflict — before it turns into workplace violence.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> today about your training needs.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-71974122098094387022022-06-15T06:01:00.004-07:002022-06-15T06:01:00.232-07:00How to Navigate the “Crisis After the Crisis”<p>What happens after an active shooter event?</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Location Becomes an Active Crime Scene and is Closed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaKGaUkv_JMTRmfElPbZwEodMOZrjcpoWyVruoMSWQ-6EA2YC4lyqAwX0fiS3Ay-LTw37A55_ab4CZ9zAn2OgArfqO4sZShgVsOEkZT3j-RCzJ8EkIyL3WbMi-C7LNXIsh6IUWvwWdab70YPCxcOJa6g7D_dcdnwtzqlN5IbzgVvTQVYOLyMY7uV9jw/s3888/pexels-kat-wilcox-923681%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Crime scene tape | Active shooter preparedness" border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3888" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtaKGaUkv_JMTRmfElPbZwEodMOZrjcpoWyVruoMSWQ-6EA2YC4lyqAwX0fiS3Ay-LTw37A55_ab4CZ9zAn2OgArfqO4sZShgVsOEkZT3j-RCzJ8EkIyL3WbMi-C7LNXIsh6IUWvwWdab70YPCxcOJa6g7D_dcdnwtzqlN5IbzgVvTQVYOLyMY7uV9jw/w320-h213/pexels-kat-wilcox-923681%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div></h3><p>After the incident, you’ll engage in assessments with local law enforcement, like accounting for all individuals, and your location will be closed and considered an active crime scene. Be prepared to lose profits and delegate any immediate projects to corporate if applicable. Communicate to employees and the public that your location is closed for the time being. During this time, create a transition plan that details when your location will resume normal operations.</p><p>See what to do when <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/06/15/crisis-after-the-crisis-active-shooter-preparedness/">the press arrives.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prevent Crises with Active Shooter Preparedness Training</h2><p>Surviving the “crisis after the crisis” is possible, though no workplace wants to go through this. You can potentially prevent an active shooter event at your workplace with TPOP’s <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active shooter preparedness</a></b> and verbal de-escalation training. Your staff will learn how to recognize concerning behaviors, report them, de-escalate situations, survive an active shooter event using the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, and much more.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk today</a> about your training needs.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-10115291892821279682022-06-09T06:01:00.000-07:002022-06-09T06:01:34.280-07:00How to Manage Interactions with the Homeless<p>Do you or your utilities employees work in the field?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtF7J6AxmJWG5eS6hFNv2ZtWFQt3A4RW46n2pEOwadMzTTg-izEjqsIAoLflfU3q2cKPtSwwDA7X7XgJJnDoxGqm0zDNmiZVnolXg898Qqi_js49kpL1b9mFSVYPMKquxltAgbAAKz6YIrfM_rngiq9P78-v5QqZUrrT5qBrgfVJx5vQ1QneAfX0T0g/s6000/heri-susilo-Ctc51TgQU3M-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Two utility workers working on an electrical tower | Workplace violence e-learning" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtF7J6AxmJWG5eS6hFNv2ZtWFQt3A4RW46n2pEOwadMzTTg-izEjqsIAoLflfU3q2cKPtSwwDA7X7XgJJnDoxGqm0zDNmiZVnolXg898Qqi_js49kpL1b9mFSVYPMKquxltAgbAAKz6YIrfM_rngiq9P78-v5QqZUrrT5qBrgfVJx5vQ1QneAfX0T0g/w320-h213/heri-susilo-Ctc51TgQU3M-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>By the very nature of their duties, field workers sometimes interact with the homeless. Homelessness is a complex social issue that can elicit many emotions, but we recommend that field workers practice using empathy when engaging with the homeless.</p><p>When you can’t avoid interactions, follow these practices:</p><p><b>Don’t Judge –</b> You have no idea what this person is dealing with or the conditions that brought them to this situation.</p><p><b>Be Kind –</b> A smile or nod of recognition can set the tone for a better interaction or avoid a negative one altogether.</p><p><b>Remain Aware – </b>Homeless people may interact in unexpected ways, so monitor their distance and movement.</p><p><b>Decline Requests for Help or Money –</b> Decline apologetically and use a short but reasonable excuse for why you won’t comply. Examples include, “I’m sorry, I can’t right now, I have to work,” and “I’m sorry, I don’t have any cash on me today.”</p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/06/09/homeless-interactions-workplace-violence-e-learning/">interacting with the homeless.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">TPOP Offers Workplace Violence E-Learning for Multiple Industries</h2><p>Would you staff benefit from comprehensive <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">workplace violence E-Learning</a></b> that can be completed in an hour or less?</p><p>Training topics include the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, response to injury, and much more.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about your training needs today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-79324384938663628712022-05-13T05:58:00.009-07:002022-05-13T05:58:00.203-07:00Why Use Industry-Specific Training?<p>Are you looking for training that caters specifically to your industry?</p><p>Personalized, comprehensive, industry-specific training can be:</p><p><b>Optimize Preparedness –</b> Industry-specific training provides specific skills and knowledge that general training often doesn't. An office worker and concert venue worker have different work environments that require different training. For example, the concert venue employee might not have many places to hide and must prepare for open space attacks, something the office worker might not have to worry about. Conversely, someone working in an office needs to learn how to barricade office doors, and doesn't need to worry as much about dealing with large crowds. Industry-specific training helps employees properly prepare for an active shooter event and better envision their escape plan.</p><p>TPOP offers industry-specific training for:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIFOwc3wxSNyA0hjJ-Plb0ZdNdHs-9IrRHh18RypaXOE1UBFGuy31c6doJgsYZf9kiTy6dfErv212A6R9VlYsTFXO0H-6__BLDCV8QCNzlTtuJCy_d60YSkmUI1eurK13z3raWgHUQZf6gBj4-SKU0Kqekdk9XgTeq4AE6sxnHQVwxE4PkFHY7mieNg/s6000/alexander-kovacs-O1qL4CE2ahM-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIFOwc3wxSNyA0hjJ-Plb0ZdNdHs-9IrRHh18RypaXOE1UBFGuy31c6doJgsYZf9kiTy6dfErv212A6R9VlYsTFXO0H-6__BLDCV8QCNzlTtuJCy_d60YSkmUI1eurK13z3raWgHUQZf6gBj4-SKU0Kqekdk9XgTeq4AE6sxnHQVwxE4PkFHY7mieNg/s320/alexander-kovacs-O1qL4CE2ahM-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Office facilities</li><li>Utilities and energy companies (in the field and in utility facilities)</li><li>QSR and table service restaurants</li><li>Food retail</li><li>Commercial Retail</li><li>Healthcare facilities</li><li>Mass gatherings and entertainment venues</li><li>Houses of worship</li></ul><p></p><p>Learn about the other benefits of <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/05/02/personalized-active-shooter-preparedness-training/">specific, personalized training.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Secure Your Personalized Active Shooter Preparedness E-Learning</h2><p>When you choose TPOP's online training for verbal de-escalation and <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active shooter preparedness</a></b>, you can further personalize the training in a number of ways. Our instructors are filmed on green screen backgrounds which means that we can “place” the industry experts in front of images in your workplace (your office, your restaurant, your warehouse etc.). This creates a more familiar surrounding and further personalizes the training for your teams. You can also create a personalized video introduction from your management which displays at the beginning of the training. And finally, we can customize the course content and duration to your individual training needs.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about your training needs today.</p><p> </p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-22866332159075787512022-05-02T05:58:00.003-07:002022-05-02T05:58:22.383-07:00Why Personalized Training is Better for Everyone<p>Browsing workplace violence preparedness (WPV) training for your workplace? </p><p>Want to give your employees skills on situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, and active shooter readiness?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI92CvwTAsnXPYGnB6RIf-jUErS1Tiuq7t5Ul5qnKEDbEbYPDXZe26h0UBTQ0aPzVJi9F3BMY4cq9pUKfruBHi7fpVxS2_f7iCrbDYxo88i8WpPB3Q9f2W4affEMRvhkaEBHvsUUpAHOgfcpoRqYZpMIHQAD5auvuRXC8-qp4_zlOX8RtfGv4qJ5bMHQ/s780/fast%20food%20worker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="780" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI92CvwTAsnXPYGnB6RIf-jUErS1Tiuq7t5Ul5qnKEDbEbYPDXZe26h0UBTQ0aPzVJi9F3BMY4cq9pUKfruBHi7fpVxS2_f7iCrbDYxo88i8WpPB3Q9f2W4affEMRvhkaEBHvsUUpAHOgfcpoRqYZpMIHQAD5auvuRXC8-qp4_zlOX8RtfGv4qJ5bMHQ/s320/fast%20food%20worker.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>You should be! The majority of active shooter preparedness training on the market is designed for an office environment, which can be helpful if that's where your employees spend most of their time. But if your workplace is a retail store, a restaurant, a factory, a warehouse, an entertainment venue or some other unique environment, then your employees might be left with more questions than answers. There is also an abundance of quick video training options that leave much to be desired. Some organizations choose options like these because they can quickly satisfy the OSHA General Duty Clause obligation, but you’ll be doing your employees a disservice by choosing training that doesn't consider the unique risk factors and challenges of your workplace.</p><p>Personalized, comprehensive, industry-specific training has the following benefits:</p><p><b>Increase Employee Confidence – </b>When your staff learns how to respond appropriately to workplace violence in their specific environment, this will increase their confidence and make them feel safer and more secure while at work.</p><p><b>Maximize Knowledge and Retention –</b> Industry-specific training that aligns with an employee's everyday workflow and environment is easier to absorb and easier to remember. Building muscle memory for acting under pressure is critical and that task is faster to develop when the lessons resonate directly with the learner. </p><p>Learn other benefits of <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/05/02/personalized-active-shooter-preparedness-training/">industry-specific training.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Secure Your Personalized Active Shooter Preparedness E-Learning</h2><p>When you choose TPOP's online training for verbal de-escalation and <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/"><b>active shooter preparedness</b>,</a> you can further personalize the training in a number of ways. Our instructors are filmed on green screen backgrounds which means that we can “place” the industry experts in front of images in your workplace (your office, your restaurant, your warehouse etc.). This creates a more familiar surrounding and further personalizes the training for your teams. You can also create a personalized video introduction from your management which displays at the beginning of the training. And finally, we can customize the course content and duration to your individual training needs.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about your training needs today.</p><div><br /></div>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-3171065073669304752022-04-15T11:36:00.002-07:002022-04-15T11:36:00.232-07:00Have You Updated Your Response Plan?<p>In your active shooter response plan, have you coordinated with your local police?</p><p>The Virginia Beach shooting shows the importance of coordinating with police. The municipal building used a keycard system to enter, and as an ex-employee, the shooter still had his keycard. The police arrived on the scene in 2 minutes but couldn’t get in without a keycard or door code. As you update your training, update your response plan with information that the police or EMS should know in the event of an emergency. This information includes the layout of your building, door codes, and how to gain access to restricted areas.</p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/04/01/active-shooter-training-not-one-and-done/">lessons learned from active shooter events.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Your Staff Needs Specialized Active Shooter Training</h2><p>Is your training relevant to your industry?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgY2WbXtmqHqYTQ6YinJgrsDsjLR0iyVXZpLF_wO77hTQq99rvuU8QKr6umaMv4jrv_aM5i2_kdZwebmHZTCxM_acbsl4bEtAll5r58RrJSU4Iakl3MssgkLgSMUTDNoAc3kV5MkXsL3CdT3QbkPw8RaevtjfS9b9aJepP14J1TCc03dPr8-5O2s8TRg/s2121/istock-681732536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2121" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgY2WbXtmqHqYTQ6YinJgrsDsjLR0iyVXZpLF_wO77hTQq99rvuU8QKr6umaMv4jrv_aM5i2_kdZwebmHZTCxM_acbsl4bEtAll5r58RrJSU4Iakl3MssgkLgSMUTDNoAc3kV5MkXsL3CdT3QbkPw8RaevtjfS9b9aJepP14J1TCc03dPr8-5O2s8TRg/s320/istock-681732536.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Industry specific training is more useful and impactful than generic training. If your current training uses a “one size fits all approach,” your employees could be missing out on relevant information regarding how to respond to an active shooter in their unique environment. For example, field-based employees in the utilities sector won’t receive the full benefits of training if the training takes place in an office environment.</p><p>TPOP offers industry specific training for:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Corporate facilities</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Fast Food and Restaurants</li><li>Grocers and retailers</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Mass gatherings</li><li>Houses of worship</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about updating your <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active shooter training</a></b> today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-36627522701268229952022-04-01T11:23:00.017-07:002022-04-01T11:23:00.189-07:00The Importance of Updating Training<p>Do you provide <b>active shooter preparedness training</b> for your employees?</p><p>When was the last time it was updated?</p><p>It’s important that your <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active shooter preparedness training</a></b> is regularly updated with the latest information. Updated training can inform your staff about lessons learned from previous shootings, changes in policies and procedures, and keep the training fresh in their minds.</p><p>For example, pulling a fire alarm during an active shooter event is not generally advised. In the past, some have used fire alarms as warning signs to others to get out of the building. We now know that this can potentially put people in harm's way. Fire alarms bring in firefighters who are prepared for fires, not active shooters. If the shooter is still in the building, a fire alarm may put the firefighters at risk, too.</p><p>Learn other aspects of <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/04/01/active-shooter-training-not-one-and-done/">active shooter training</a></b> that need updating.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Your Staff Needs Specialized Active Shooter Training</h2><p>Is your training relevant to your industry?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3LTe4JvgW9vowuNyAHMwiWdFo6XhmVPTpgfISK9tvjX064cOiGk-lydq8f-Fgw9c9ZAuLGJuaOYbiPkCi6eX_KksI_9nmsX9Gjj3DdxQzj2hlL0_jW9cna5hs8CmQFL5Fvq3FBgKVkfAoBnMWzlh-Sg6xZfhKomgS4dIoDW0h2-BbZlUPNOxYluBOg/s1698/iStock_000019902729Medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Energy workers | Active shooter training" border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1698" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3LTe4JvgW9vowuNyAHMwiWdFo6XhmVPTpgfISK9tvjX064cOiGk-lydq8f-Fgw9c9ZAuLGJuaOYbiPkCi6eX_KksI_9nmsX9Gjj3DdxQzj2hlL0_jW9cna5hs8CmQFL5Fvq3FBgKVkfAoBnMWzlh-Sg6xZfhKomgS4dIoDW0h2-BbZlUPNOxYluBOg/w320-h213/iStock_000019902729Medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Industry specific training is more useful and impactful than generic training. If your current training uses a “one size fits all approach,” your employees could be missing out on relevant information regarding how to respond to an active shooter in their unique environment. For example, field-based employees in the utilities sector won’t receive the full benefits of training if the training takes place in an office environment.</p><p>TPOP offers industry specific training for:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Corporate facilities</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Fast Food and Restaurants</li><li>Grocers and retailers</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Mass gatherings</li><li>Houses of worship</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about updating your training today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-10212920997407918262022-03-15T11:37:00.014-07:002022-03-15T11:37:00.211-07:00How to Create a Tourniquet<p>Did you know the average active shooter event lasts 3-5 minutes, but it takes EMS and police about 10 minutes to show up?</p><p>How can you treat the injured before EMS arrives?</p><p>The majority of the wounds you’ll see during an active shooter event include some degree of blood loss. You must address major blood loss first before other injuries. Remember, every second counts!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Fashion a Tourniquet</h3><p>Tourniquets are a great way to stop blood loss from a limb and can be created with household objects. A tourniquet consists of 3 components: a loop, stick, and lock. For the loop, you can use items like belts, ties, and computer cables. The stick can be a remote, a pair of metal scissors, or any straight, rigid object around 6 inches long.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9T2AO4rdJ_K2SwRsFNpNSgwEJrP1c8j8rzkS4WyjpCaFee_fkoVD2tCapNK4mzsGBb6nwWytQ11licmfFtJ8Aor0X8LAaBfAXrh-igNdMlicrzpmFUXZbACWGKdIoCf5X1qFW-e0DthnAYlix5eoBBeGqB5KBqb2YNjHFlHloUHB1n9egPGBvrdDNnA=s1344" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="A man making a tourniquet for active shooter response plan" border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1344" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9T2AO4rdJ_K2SwRsFNpNSgwEJrP1c8j8rzkS4WyjpCaFee_fkoVD2tCapNK4mzsGBb6nwWytQ11licmfFtJ8Aor0X8LAaBfAXrh-igNdMlicrzpmFUXZbACWGKdIoCf5X1qFW-e0DthnAYlix5eoBBeGqB5KBqb2YNjHFlHloUHB1n9egPGBvrdDNnA=w320-h168" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>First, you must tie the stick in place over the bleeding extremity to keep it from unraveling. Go as high on the extremity as possible and tie an overhand knot. Apply the stick and tie another overhand knot. Twist the stick and apply pressure. Once the blood flow has stopped, secure the stick.</p><p>Never apply a tourniquet over a knee or elbow. If these areas are bleeding, place the tourniquet a few inches above the joint. Check on your tourniquet frequently to make sure it’s still working, but never remove it.</p><p>Learn other ways to <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/03/01/respond-to-injuries-active-shooter-response/">stop bleeding.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Create an Active Shooter Response Plan for Your Workplace</h2><p>To some, it might seem unnecessary to learn how to respond to injuries because they believe their risk of an active shooter event is low. Risk is not just about probability - it’s a combination of probability, vulnerability, and consequences. Use this formula to get a true picture of your risk. </p><p>It’s your duty to prepare your workplace and keep your staff safe. You can teach your staff what to do in preparation of an active shooter event or other type of workplace violence with online training. TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training will help you create an <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active shooter response</a></b> plan customized for your workplace.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk </a>today about your company’s risk.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-61112482161928683502022-03-01T11:29:00.002-08:002022-03-04T11:37:20.984-08:00How to Locate Arteries and Stop Major Bleeding<p>Is your workplace prepared for an active shooter event?</p><p>Do you have a response plan in place?</p><p>Do you have <a href="https://www.stopthebleed.org/">Stop the Bleed</a> kits? </p><p>The average active shooter event lasts between 3-5 minutes, but it takes police and EMS about 10 minutes to arrive on the scene. Before they arrive, your employees are on their own. They need to be prepared to act as a first responder for themselves and the injured.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Stop Major Bleeding<br /></h3><p><b>Use pressure points</b>: apply pressure to the primary artery that delivers blood and press on it to pinch it closed. You can find arteries based on their pulsing. If you’ve found the right artery, the bleeding will slow down dramatically.</p><p><b>Major bleeding from arms</b>: The artery you need to close is most likely the brachial artery, which is located above the elbow bone, between your large upper arm muscles. To close this artery, make your hand into a “c” shape and apply pressure to the area.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4q39DY3ZJt5QNDga1QGdwyx5nmcEJAEfkiI-tXioBCtt-ZONZLQZOsoJzmb17TfqOoUi2S3saY5kGhVluNZ7oiI1OuAiYbOPghk1q-UQyt8PJu3WQPrY9twtc6h4vBSh2CikNmgCFtwen5tGO6N0R2vduzNScyNC9AWT_Cs1CNpi0w3QV5HNZNCksEQ=s1343" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Infographic showing how to stop blood loss from legs | Active shooter response" border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="1343" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4q39DY3ZJt5QNDga1QGdwyx5nmcEJAEfkiI-tXioBCtt-ZONZLQZOsoJzmb17TfqOoUi2S3saY5kGhVluNZ7oiI1OuAiYbOPghk1q-UQyt8PJu3WQPrY9twtc6h4vBSh2CikNmgCFtwen5tGO6N0R2vduzNScyNC9AWT_Cs1CNpi0w3QV5HNZNCksEQ=w368-h177" width="368" /></a></div><b>Major bleeding from legs</b>: You’ll need to close the femoral artery, which is located near the top of your thigh, in the crease of the groin. This artery may require more pressure to close. Press down on the area with your body weight onto the heel of your hand. If more pressure is needed, use your knee.<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Where to Source Bandages</h3><p>Bleeding from the neck, armpit, and groin can’t be closed using pressure points or tourniquets. These areas must be bandaged to help form a clot. You can use towels, clothes, and socks as improvised bandages. Hold the bandage for at least 5 minutes firmly and directly over the wound to ensure you’ve stopped the bleeding.</p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/03/01/respond-to-injuries-active-shooter-response/">responding to injuries.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Create an Active Shooter Response Plan for Your Workplace</h2><p>To some, it might seem unnecessary to learn how to respond to injuries because they believe their risk of an active shooter event is low. Risk is not just about probability - it’s a combination of probability, vulnerability, and consequences. Use this formula to get a true picture of your risk. </p><p>It’s your duty to prepare your workplace and keep your staff safe. You can teach your staff what to do in preparation of an active shooter event or other type of workplace violence with online training. TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training will help you create an <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active shooter response</a></b> plan customized for your workplace.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk </a>today about your company’s risk.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-29691253934525447002022-02-15T05:38:00.006-08:002022-02-15T05:38:00.222-08:00 How to Attack an Active Shooter<p>What would you do if you were face to face with an active shooter?</p><p>How can active shooter training help you?</p><p>The worst-case scenario you can prepare for is an active shooter event is taking place, you can’t run or hide, and you must fight to survive.</p><p><b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">Active shooter training</a></b> can help your staff learn what to do in these situations and be able to execute if necessary.</p><p>Fighting should be your last resort and should only occur when you come face to face with the shooter. Your goal should be to incapacitate the shooter because even if you disarm them, they may have more weapons.</p><p>See what <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/02/01/improvised-weapons-active-shooter-training/">workplace items</a> can be used as weapons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfvtMmfLUGTD8p2D0nRkP2EloJVEtwsivOaOrXufdRCl1EgIe4SR6t3FEaaY8I8qFpnmlz1BMtY3hv2ULpLn07tgCbeAZRJeoK1orz-Q1mUJ_D56ed1Co36lro0G-xGquWO9yW_tt1eXX5YCsCuWq6G8_suslxfl3mmv10d2XHDfEBtvHzlVVrsv45cg=s3435" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2290" data-original-width="3435" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfvtMmfLUGTD8p2D0nRkP2EloJVEtwsivOaOrXufdRCl1EgIe4SR6t3FEaaY8I8qFpnmlz1BMtY3hv2ULpLn07tgCbeAZRJeoK1orz-Q1mUJ_D56ed1Co36lro0G-xGquWO9yW_tt1eXX5YCsCuWq6G8_suslxfl3mmv10d2XHDfEBtvHzlVVrsv45cg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Attack</h3><p>Turn the tables on the gunman by acting as aggressively as possible. Gunmen don’t expect resistance and will be thrown off. Yell as loud as you can – this can overwhelm the shooter and disrupt their ability to make decisions. If you have the time and people, you can plot a group or surprise attack to throw off the shooter further. This is when multiple people swarm the shooter from all angles, subverting the shooter’s expectations and outnumbering them. Incapacitate the shooter and wait for police to arrive.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prepare Your Staff for the Worst with Active Shooter Training</h2><p>TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training teaches your employees how to recognize, manage, and survive an active shooter event. Topics include situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, and more. Online training can be customized to feature an introduction from your leadership, place the training faculty in your location via green screen, and choose the length that fits your time requirements. Your staff can feel safer and more confident at work in less than an hour!</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about preparedness for your business today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com2330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-62304125956665960062022-02-02T05:38:00.003-08:002022-02-02T05:38:43.001-08:00How to Fight Back in an Active Shooter Event<p>Do you know what you’d do during an active shooter event, especially if you must fight back?</p><p>The worst-case scenario you can prepare for is an active shooter event taking place, you can’t run or hide, and you must fight to survive. <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">Active shooter training </a></b>can help your staff learn what to do in these situations and be able to execute if necessary.</p><p>When should you attack?</p><p>The best time to attack is during a gun jam or reload, however this isn’t always possible. If your life is at stake, fight back. If a gun jam or reload does occur, it’s the perfect time to strike the shooter with decisive blows.</p><p>It’s best to find a weapon, but in the workplace, what can you use as a weapon?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxtKCNfCbu-z-nJGHnDxbo836C8j3kTmIJ-Lsk4MXe6bTTxltCiMxtgBMaA7oJKI0Z5U-Tqx3bcLwi2t5ZGLnu31uuf-2NXD7MiDLk8gROKjNRpfLFSxEI2DV1HeNopEldBpOJ42blFmsfmTqLmdkdv-ABv2pDDY-qp73CcQwHbd-RfWIhWkIBKPbg3g=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxtKCNfCbu-z-nJGHnDxbo836C8j3kTmIJ-Lsk4MXe6bTTxltCiMxtgBMaA7oJKI0Z5U-Tqx3bcLwi2t5ZGLnu31uuf-2NXD7MiDLk8gROKjNRpfLFSxEI2DV1HeNopEldBpOJ42blFmsfmTqLmdkdv-ABv2pDDY-qp73CcQwHbd-RfWIhWkIBKPbg3g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Anything that can stab or slash</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Box cutters</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Pens or pencils</li></ul><p></p><p>Anything that has weight and can be thrown</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Laptop</li><li>Tools</li><li>Can of soda</li><li>Coffee mug</li><li>Stapler</li><li>Chair</li></ul><p></p><p>See more <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/02/01/improvised-weapons-active-shooter-training/">improvised weapons </a>on our website.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prepare Your Staff for the Worst with Active Shooter Training</h2><p>TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training teaches your employees how to recognize, manage, and survive an active shooter event. Topics include situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, and more. Online training can be customized to feature an introduction from your leadership, place the training faculty in your location via green screen, and choose the length that fits your time requirements. Your staff can feel safer and more confident at work in less than an hour!</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about preparedness for your business today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-51382611887985433682022-01-15T12:09:00.009-08:002022-01-15T12:09:00.201-08:00What Warning Signs Were Ignored in the Oxford Shooting?<p>What can we learn from the Oxford shooting?</p><p>What can you do to prevent an active shooter event?</p><p>In the case of the Oxford High School shooting, there were multiple warning signs that lead up to the attack and many reports from parents, students, and teachers. Had these signs been properly reported, it’s possible that the event could have been prevented.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5fh1oh-yvkdZn6KS4nWZLbOJmPfiZmm668bpe86cFQiGxZuX770w3dJe2VBVDCxRV-qxR1I0bohbnVL5wcRnXAFvgiomD8eaNiHe6zjdxyfNMvvuOcKXjr_uP2HJmrbqpqR9RgU3j-j8f1ahEgB_fZFfxokSwyChBCH-DiEBPGpPmyI7ALXsa8vc4Eg=s5175" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="A school locker | Active assailant prevention" border="0" data-original-height="3450" data-original-width="5175" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5fh1oh-yvkdZn6KS4nWZLbOJmPfiZmm668bpe86cFQiGxZuX770w3dJe2VBVDCxRV-qxR1I0bohbnVL5wcRnXAFvgiomD8eaNiHe6zjdxyfNMvvuOcKXjr_uP2HJmrbqpqR9RgU3j-j8f1ahEgB_fZFfxokSwyChBCH-DiEBPGpPmyI7ALXsa8vc4Eg=w320-h213" width="320" /></a></div>The shooter was making concerning posts on social media, had access to a gun, was searching for ammunition in class, leaked his plan on social media the night before, and on the day of drew an image of someone being shot. The school called in a meeting with the shooter’s parents that day, but the shooter was sent back to class and carried out the shooting later in the school day.<p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">After all these warning signs, what went wrong?</h4><p>Media reports and preliminary aspects of the investigation indicate that school officials failed to follow guidelines, including a thorough investigation. It appears that the student was never questioned about whether he was in possession of a gun. There was probable cause to search his backpack and locker, but reports indicate that was not done. Despite the parents' resistance, the student should not have been returned to class until a comprehensive investigation and a mental health assessment was conducted. According to a new lawsuit, the school didn’t inform the campus safety liaison of the shooter’s behavior and the liaison wasn’t included in the meeting.</p><p>Oxford High School is now facing $100M in lawsuits.<br /></p><p>Learn more about the events of the <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/01/03/lessons-learned-from-oxford-shooting-active-assailant-prevention/">Oxford shooting.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Active Assailant Prevention Is Possible When You See the Signs</h2><p>It’s extremely rare that active assailants “just snap.” The typical assailant will exhibit observable behavioral signs of violence before a violent event takes place. This is called the “pathway to violence.” If Oxford schools had listened to the parents and students who reported the shooter’s behavior on Nov. 16th and taken preventive action, the event may have been prevented.</p><p><b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">Active assailant prevention</a></b> can be achievable by reporting questionable behavior. Don’t leave anything up to chance. TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training can teach you to recognize violent behavioral indicators and respond accordingly. The training also features situational awareness, the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, response to injury, and more.</p><p>YOU can prevent events like these from occurring at your workplace. <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about preparedness training for your company today.</p><div><br /></div>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-41851351393919396982022-01-03T12:09:00.003-08:002022-01-03T12:09:48.426-08:00Was the Oxford Shooting Preventable?<p>What warning signs were acknowledged?</p><p>How could this incident have been prevented?</p><p>On November 16th, parents reached out to the Oxford Superintendent and Principal to express concerns over the shooter’s behavior. The same day, the Superintendent claimed there was no threat to the high school. The shooter posted a photo of his new gun on social media. After the shooter was searching for ammunition in class, a teacher reported his behavior. The school called the shooter’s mother, but she didn’t answer. On the day of the shooting, November 30th, a teacher reported a drawing the shooter had created that portrayed someone being shot. A meeting with the shooter’s parents was called, but the shooter was sent back to class after.</p><p>The shooter’s interest in ammunition, access to a gun, social media posts, and drawings were cause for serious concern. The students, parents, and teachers who reported the shooter’s concerning behaviors all did the right thing.</p><p>Learn about the mistakes the school made <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2022/01/03/lessons-learned-from-oxford-shooting-active-assailant-prevention/">here</a>.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Active Assailant Prevention Is Possible When You See the Signs</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfwJVaG7Qg_udH6yAtMNU7k1FpZ4yFVK9cK5ywmmgUsbal7gQpr7MJSj96bT8u91cB0-TdTJohDpVAFTe8QkTKV__NvBzXe7tvUrAT89aub7w1_fq-4PyFU-KtrQddzNP3oRSyXwirDmBiPgQK31IR-tzoKlX1Y3o7MD6lq1O6olhSQgZNDidVzGOoJQ=s1849" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="People screaming | Active assailant prevention" border="0" data-original-height="1027" data-original-width="1849" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfwJVaG7Qg_udH6yAtMNU7k1FpZ4yFVK9cK5ywmmgUsbal7gQpr7MJSj96bT8u91cB0-TdTJohDpVAFTe8QkTKV__NvBzXe7tvUrAT89aub7w1_fq-4PyFU-KtrQddzNP3oRSyXwirDmBiPgQK31IR-tzoKlX1Y3o7MD6lq1O6olhSQgZNDidVzGOoJQ=w320-h178" width="320" /></a></div><p>It’s extremely rare that active assailants “just snap.” The typical assailant will exhibit observable behavioral signs of violence before a violent event takes place. This is called the “pathway to violence.” If Oxford school officials had listened to the parents and students who reported the shooter’s behavior on Nov. 16th and taken preventive action, the event may have been prevented.</p><p><b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">Active assailant prevention</a></b> can be achievable by reporting questionable behavior. Don’t leave anything up to chance. TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training can teach you to recognize violent behavioral indicators and respond accordingly. The training also features situational awareness, the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, response to injury, and more.</p><p>YOU can prevent events like these from occurring at your workplace. <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Let’s talk</a> about preparedness training for your company today!</p><div><br /></div>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-9274849762117720792021-12-15T11:21:00.008-08:002021-12-15T11:21:00.206-08:00The Probability of Active Shooter Events<p>Unsure about implementing active assailant training?</p><p>Is it worth training for an event that might never happen?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKlZ7wuY6h03wFSXjBJZOd6xOD7L6SJdlBbeoa7r_M9rpbWDiT4TOqaJ2XUdZuq315yatKUkDQiodfVDLkrd0ZvcSBc6FsKpBe9Su0gZaj2-cGH8SbXezmzpwfuBLdu-QKIf65jzFtun7hEMbAZDYnu3zjQdGoptFtq0h7OJ9kdh4rzMz58mQyyNIBzg=s1923" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Woman thinking in grocery store | active assailant online training" border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1923" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKlZ7wuY6h03wFSXjBJZOd6xOD7L6SJdlBbeoa7r_M9rpbWDiT4TOqaJ2XUdZuq315yatKUkDQiodfVDLkrd0ZvcSBc6FsKpBe9Su0gZaj2-cGH8SbXezmzpwfuBLdu-QKIf65jzFtun7hEMbAZDYnu3zjQdGoptFtq0h7OJ9kdh4rzMz58mQyyNIBzg=w320-h181" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>While your risk may seem low, risk shouldn’t be calculated based just on the probability of an event. It’s more properly defined as a combination of probability, vulnerability, and consequences.</p><p>It’s true that the probability of an active shooter event happening to you is low, however, active shooter events are increasing each year. There were 611 mass shootings in 2020. There have been 652 mass shootings in 2021 so far according to the<a href="https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/"> Gun Violence Archive,</a> and with one more month remaining in the year, this number will likely increase. Even the lockdown of 2020 didn’t slow this rising trend. According to <a href="https://www.shrm.org/learningandcareer/learning/webcasts/pages/1221crimandocollar.aspx">SHRM,</a> “Despite the initial lockdown response to COVID-19, the number of active shooter incidents rose 20 percent in 2020, and it is already 20 percent higher in 2021. The growing number of attacks continues a disturbing and dangerous decades-long upward trend.” So, while your probability of an active shooter in your workplace may be low, it is rising.</p><p>Learn more about <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/12/01/true-measure-of-risk-active-assailant-online-training/">active assailant online training and risk.</a></b></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Superior Active Assailant Online Training</h2><p>Typical stand-up training fails to reach everyone, and the learning isn’t documented. TPOP’s “Think and Survive” <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active assailant online training</a></b> can be taken anywhere, anytime, on any internet enabled device, and your employees’ progress is documented and tracked. Topics include situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, Run, Hide, Fight, response to injury and more. Taught by subject matter experts such as nationally recognized safety and security veterans, including former officials from the DHS, FBI, law enforcement, SWAT, behavioral psychologists, and trauma EMTs, the course contains small videos with quizzes at the end of each section to ensure comprehension.</p><p>Let’s talk about preparedness and your organization’s risk. <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact TPOP</a> today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-51019329934174674902021-12-01T11:21:00.002-08:002021-12-06T07:22:57.695-08:00How Vulnerable Are You?<p>What is the true measure of risk for an active shooter event?</p><p>Are you considered especially vulnerable?</p><p>Risk isn’t just about probability. Risk= probability x vulnerability x consequences.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiwhC-ClcdUDpiULrpv2XbIL6xmZNejwXlDF72-YGE1zEMk83IWBkrwqeB4v33CTfYM0R4DzsUnrefLvWKm_y7x9vMn5tvEl09bLrlY1Cvz111Ae_LkS-vnzeCB5j3cGJ6ZirUU7iN_KV0txOv9_aeTXOsj1fxP220mPgoae7Irdt769CszOqOJcrH2g=s2185" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chart showing the calculation of risk | active assailant online training" border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="2185" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiwhC-ClcdUDpiULrpv2XbIL6xmZNejwXlDF72-YGE1zEMk83IWBkrwqeB4v33CTfYM0R4DzsUnrefLvWKm_y7x9vMn5tvEl09bLrlY1Cvz111Ae_LkS-vnzeCB5j3cGJ6ZirUU7iN_KV0txOv9_aeTXOsj1fxP220mPgoae7Irdt769CszOqOJcrH2g=w400-h178" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>In terms of vulnerability, there are many "soft targets" that are vulnerable to an attack. The active assailant’s goal is to kill as many people as possible in the shortest amount of time. Their prime targets are less secure places with large numbers of people. These include workplaces open to the public and public spaces, such as retail stores, entertainment venues, restaurants, and houses of worship.</p><p>Here are some stats from the <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/active-shooter-incidents-20-year-review-2000-2019-060121.pdf/view">FBI’s 2000-2019 Active Shooter Report</a>:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Out of a total of 333 active shooter events examined in the last 20 years, 96 were at businesses open to the public</li><li>44 occurred at schools</li><li>36 at retail locations</li><li>14 at restaurants</li><li>15 at houses of worship</li></ul><p></p><p>If you’re wondering about your potential vulnerability, ask yourself, do you work in or patronize any environment like retail stores, restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, performing arts venues or any mass gathering? If you answered “yes,” you may be vulnerable and at greater risk.</p><p>Learn how <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/12/01/true-measure-of-risk-active-assailant-online-training/"><b>active assailant online training</b> can help decrease your risk.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Superior Active Assailant Online Training</h2><p>Typical stand-up training fails to reach everyone, and the learning isn’t documented. TPOP’s “Think and Survive” <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/the_solution/">active assailant online training</a></b> can be taken anywhere, anytime, on any internet enabled device, and your employees’ progress is documented and tracked. Topics include situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, Run, Hide, Fight, response to injury and more. Taught by subject matter experts such as nationally recognized safety and security veterans, including former officials from the DHS, FBI, law enforcement, SWAT, behavioral psychologists, and trauma EMTs, the course contains small videos with quizzes at the end of each section to ensure comprehension.</p><p>Let’s talk about preparedness and your organization’s risk. <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact TPOP</a> today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-13898807283126561652021-11-15T16:25:00.002-08:002021-11-15T16:25:00.200-08:00Understanding Post-Pandemic Workplace Violence<p>Did you know the rude behavior you see in workplaces can lead to violence?</p><p>What’s the cause of this behavior?</p><p>Stress and unmanaged emotions have always had the potential to lead to violence, but the behaviors we’re seeing today are impacted by COVID stress, rising perceptions of inequality, and political and cultural divisions.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPoebWxn04pUyWGjLFU1-bBON_szecFJTt_xYrTAG0Tm13_yV_dFcPkv0fgbIVks_ptJTHgwLJiYn9_CZx4cQSmRKWAJfgf_k8UkMtQkHV34vZ7F4NRQHo4Q5avP8yTR20IZ439mgEtLJYPBzQ8pFS9nOojhP5zvipYXbUsatyG7MIpi64DkDkrUT5wQ=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPoebWxn04pUyWGjLFU1-bBON_szecFJTt_xYrTAG0Tm13_yV_dFcPkv0fgbIVks_ptJTHgwLJiYn9_CZx4cQSmRKWAJfgf_k8UkMtQkHV34vZ7F4NRQHo4Q5avP8yTR20IZ439mgEtLJYPBzQ8pFS9nOojhP5zvipYXbUsatyG7MIpi64DkDkrUT5wQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>According to <a href="https://time.com/6099906/rude-customers-pandemic/">TIME</a>, “It’s not a coincidence… that much of the incivility occurs towards people who are in customer service industries. ‘People feel almost entitled to be rude to people who are not in a position of power,’” says a psychologist. During COVID, this power dynamic shifted. Employees enforced mask regulations and could tell customers to leave. To work within the pandemic, many businesses had to adjust their operations and still aren’t operating “normally.” Employees must enforce these new operations too, sometimes angering their customers. The anger shown in these encounters is “displaced anger. They’re angry about other things but they take it out in those encounters.”</p><p>It also doesn’t help that people aren’t getting what they need. Supply chains are bottlenecked, wages are low, the housing market is unattainable, and mental health care has few openings. This can increase stress and negative emotions in Americans. Political and cultural divisions have contributed, too.</p><p>Decorum and professional behavior in politics has decreased on both sides of the spectrum and members of the public are no longer filtering themselves. “Some researchers point to the increase in crude public discourse, both from political leaders and in online discussion—which encourages outsized emotions—as the gateway rudeness that has led to the current wave.” Their rude actions are “meant to call attention to what they see as this kind of unjust policy, some discrimination, or some infringement on some other right.”</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How do workers feel?</h3><p>According to the <a href="https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/trends-and-forecasting/research-and-surveys/pages/workplace-violence.aspx">Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)</a>, nearly 1 in 7 workers feel unsafe at work, and rightfully so. In 2017, 1,800 people suffered non-fatal workplace violence injuries and 800 died. Many workers will experience workplace violence, considering that one-fourth of American workers said their current workplace had been the scene of at least one incident.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">What Can You Do? Provide Workplace Violence Prevention Training</h2><p>Now, more than ever, <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/11/01/post-pandemic-workplace-violence-prevention/">workplace violence prevention training </a></b>is a must. It can protect your staff, prepare them for potentially violent situations, and mitigate risks. Not to mention, you have a duty to protect your staff as set forth in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_duty_clause">OSHA General Duty Clause</a>.</p><p>With TPOP’s workplace prevention training, your staff will learn to de-escalate situations, recognize workplace violence, be aware of their surroundings and much more. If there’s anything TIME made clear, it’s that these behaviors aren’t going away anytime soon.</p><p>Prepare your workplace for violence. <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact</a> TPOP today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-16370035015132025822021-11-01T16:24:00.001-07:002021-11-01T16:24:38.545-07:00Is Workplace Violence the New Normal?<p>Have you noticed that people seem to have shorter fuses?</p><p>How is that affecting the service industry?</p><p>Today, a growing number of service employees' shifts involve being yelled at, threatened, and often being forced to de-escalate conflicts. It seems that at any inconvenience, no matter how small, the new response is to act with anger. While unpleasant to deal with, these behaviors aren’t dangerous, right?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNTYWLKH67KQVtJ7vLVVZ7-f_121HWJs8yP6uuqdY-Gg6Kub78cugv8RactdrWjdfu5ehYV8MyrtDJ4rsxL9Jb4mWzeWq2X_aKavv-wfIyvACfKRAvPQARAeATLahdV7PYSGBUJ56OVlUfPPk5JgywzLRm3yy7r_5mkZDmkrAe-1pi9Ar_CmXXMcEdhQ=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A man reaching across a fast food counter to assault employees | workplace violence prevention" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNTYWLKH67KQVtJ7vLVVZ7-f_121HWJs8yP6uuqdY-Gg6Kub78cugv8RactdrWjdfu5ehYV8MyrtDJ4rsxL9Jb4mWzeWq2X_aKavv-wfIyvACfKRAvPQARAeATLahdV7PYSGBUJ56OVlUfPPk5JgywzLRm3yy7r_5mkZDmkrAe-1pi9Ar_CmXXMcEdhQ=w352-h212" width="352" /></a></div><p></p><p>Wrong. The rudeness service workers are facing currently can escalate into violence, and this isn’t likely to go away anytime soon. According to an article from <a href="https://time.com/6099906/rude-customers-pandemic/">TIME</a>, “Americans appear to have forgotten their manners, especially with those whose job it is to assist them.” People are experiencing massive escalations, such as a Philadelphia fast food customer pulling out a gun after being asked to order their food online and a California woman attacking a flight attendant, knocking out her teeth.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How can rude behavior lead to violence?</h3><p>People usually don’t just snap, they often exhibit concerning behaviors over time before becoming violent. This is called “the pathway to violence.” Some early behaviors you might see in the service industries are paranoia, belief in conspiracies (can include COVID and mask wearing conspiracies), blaming others – such as employees when they aren’t at fault – intense anger and hostility, threatening employees, harassment, and creating unnecessary confrontations. These are all signs of imminent violent behavior.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">What Can You Do? Provide Workplace Violence Prevention Training</h2><p>Now, more than ever, workplace violence prevention training is a must. It can protect your staff, prepare them for potentially violent situations, and mitigate risks. Not to mention, you have a duty to protect your staff as set forth in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_duty_clause">OSHA General Duty Clause.</a></p><p>With TPOP’s <b><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/11/01/post-pandemic-workplace-violence-prevention/">workplace prevention training,</a></b> your staff will learn to de-escalate situations, recognize workplace violence, be aware of their surroundings and much more. If there’s anything TIME made clear, it’s that these behaviors aren’t going away anytime soon.</p><p>Prepare your workplace for violence. <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact</a> TPOP today.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-89231401019983140602021-10-15T11:16:00.002-07:002021-10-15T11:16:00.259-07:00Non-Physical Workplace Violence<p>When you think of workplace violence, do you think of physical assault?</p><p>Did you know that some workplace violence can be non-physical?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLpisEJsLbbkxijvvlu77JKKXgpKDZ_82pyJ1wJO5yMvGcmgjQBiNCgeKJTGFIYihtifjmAGzMCZF2hdmuwl_AeqIOs6nW-iK9O2hml1f83cRrJVLh3p2JK1ZJ3I-aiMjTkya7o57nEOI/s579/WPV+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A man yelling at an employee with the heading "workplace violence isn't always physical." Workplace violence preparedness" border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="579" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLpisEJsLbbkxijvvlu77JKKXgpKDZ_82pyJ1wJO5yMvGcmgjQBiNCgeKJTGFIYihtifjmAGzMCZF2hdmuwl_AeqIOs6nW-iK9O2hml1f83cRrJVLh3p2JK1ZJ3I-aiMjTkya7o57nEOI/w320-h177/WPV+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Some examples of non-physical workplace violence:<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Verbal threats</b> — Examples of verbal threats are “watch your back,” or “I know where you live.”</li><li><b>Harassment</b> — Can include unwanted attention or actions that persist, even after you have told the harassing person that their behavior makes you uncomfortable.</li><li><b>Intimidation </b>— Examples of intimidation – when a coworker sabotages your work, interferes with your ability to work properly, or corners you.</li><li><b>Bullying</b> — Can include spreading rumors, talking about coworkers in a negative way, pulling targeted pranks, or giving undeserved criticism.</li><li><b>Stalking</b> — Can be as simple as someone hanging around your workspace for no work-related reason, purposefully leaving the workplace at the same time as you, or following you home.</li></ul><p></p><p>To learn more about <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/10/04/what-constitutes-workplace-violence/">workplace violence preparedness,</a> visit our website.<br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Learn the Realities of Workplace Violence with TPOP’s Workplace Violence Preparedness Training</h2><p>Workplace violence affects workers, clients, customers, and visitors. Provide a safer environment for all with TPOP’s <b>workplace violence preparedness</b> training. This training will teach you and your staff about situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, response to injury, and more.</p><p>Don’t let the risk outweigh your preparedness. Believing that it won’t happen to you or your organization can significantly reduce your ability to prevent, manage, or survive a violent situation.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact </a>TPOP today to more confidently face workplace violence.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-64320965253215422742021-10-04T11:16:00.001-07:002021-10-04T11:16:23.274-07:00The Types of Workplace Violence<p>What is workplace violence?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNZN0GN3peHwGFNXuZqoe4GnXe-LpDpcX9pRuPyE-jBgBAs-UqO1oV0owWkBtZf7S4Eqv1nY_RO3sld3Sn1h6fYzFbj7zLwHhoQp9CH0jq7L5W0mvdZCY8-pbrP_sEtrGsijeWSuqDGFl/s1849/Fotolia_103514447_Subscription_Monthly_M+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Numerous angry people screaming |workplace violence preparedness" border="0" data-original-height="1027" data-original-width="1849" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNZN0GN3peHwGFNXuZqoe4GnXe-LpDpcX9pRuPyE-jBgBAs-UqO1oV0owWkBtZf7S4Eqv1nY_RO3sld3Sn1h6fYzFbj7zLwHhoQp9CH0jq7L5W0mvdZCY8-pbrP_sEtrGsijeWSuqDGFl/w344-h212/Fotolia_103514447_Subscription_Monthly_M+%25281%2529.jpg" width="344" /></a></div>How can workplace violence be identified?<p></p><p>Workplace violence is described as violence or threats of violence against workers consisting of verbal threats and abuse, physical threats or attacks, and homicide that result in injury, property damage, fear, or work impediment. There are physical and non-physical types of workplace violence.</p><p>Physical acts of workplace violence:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Physical threats</b> —Pounding desks, slamming doors, throwing things, and similar actions are examples of physical threats of violence.</li><li><b>Attacks</b> — Includes slapping, punching, kicking, pushing and homicide.</li><li><b>Active shooter events</b> — The deadliest type of workplace violence. The assailant will usually aim to kill as many people as possible within a short time frame.</li></ul><p></p><p>To learn about <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/10/04/what-constitutes-workplace-violence/">non-physical workplace violence</a>, visit our website.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Learn the Realities of Workplace Violence with TPOP’s Workplace Violence Preparedness Training</h2><p>Workplace violence affects workers, clients, customers, and visitors. Provide a safe environment for all with TPOP’s <b>workplace violence preparedness</b> training. This training will teach you and your staff about situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, response to injury, and more.</p><p>Don’t let the risk outweigh your preparedness. Believing that it won’t happen to you or your organization can significantly reduce your ability to prevent, manage, or survive a violent situation.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact</a> TPOP today to more confidently face workplace violence.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-10899968622376474072021-09-16T07:16:00.024-07:002021-09-16T07:16:00.164-07:00Prevent Active Shooter Events by Speaking Up<p>Is your workplace secure?</p><p>Want to prevent workplace violence?</p><p>There are often changes in a person’s behavior before they commit violence. Two potential indicators of impending violence are:</p><p><b>Extreme emotions</b> ‒ These emotions can manifest themselves as depressive and withdrawn behavior, intense anger or hostility, or disconnected and robotic behaviors. Bullying, harassment, and confrontational behavior can also increase.</p><p><b>Making threats </b>‒ Threats themselves count as workplace violence, and when their frequency increases over time, violence may follow. Threats like, “something bad may happen to you,” or “watch your back,” must be taken seriously.</p><p>If you see something, say something. Report concerns to your supervisor, HR department, or security. <i>Do not</i> accuse the offender to their face. This may agitate them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9GyUbM8_i81FnEBvHhiXSOqSZ4h1E_tibe27ePH7MIeT-8Tquvw2sVriGCUO_-8r-OXjEJ0LiWnITqIaeuuhuXmXi3UvhNkjbzrD32GhyphenhyphenyREcXIlGlMYkPW9pKewhcNtiLNWIMDAls94/s1000/Conflict+FF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="two restaurant workers fighting | active shooter preparedness" border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9GyUbM8_i81FnEBvHhiXSOqSZ4h1E_tibe27ePH7MIeT-8Tquvw2sVriGCUO_-8r-OXjEJ0LiWnITqIaeuuhuXmXi3UvhNkjbzrD32GhyphenhyphenyREcXIlGlMYkPW9pKewhcNtiLNWIMDAls94/w320-h213/Conflict+FF.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">To learn more about </span><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/09/02/behavioral-indicators-active-shooter-preparedness/" style="text-align: left;">active shooter prevention</a><span style="text-align: left;">, visit our website.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prevent Violence: Active Shooter Preparedness</h2><p>Steps can be taken to diminish and mitigate active shooter events. In the Virginia Beach shooting, there were many signs leading to the assailant’s attack. Along with other red flags, the assailant was posting negative sentiments about the company online. If this behavior was reported, the event might have been prevented.</p><p>TPOP’s <b>active shooter preparedness</b> training can teach you and your employees more behavioral indicators and verbal de-escalation techniques to prevent workplace violence. You will also learn situational awareness, the Run Hide Fight methodology, and how to respond to injuries.</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact </a>TPOP today to increase the security of your workplace.</p><div><br /></div>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-30098906311708852532021-09-02T07:15:00.001-07:002021-09-02T07:15:49.890-07:00How to Observe and Report Anomalous Behavior<p>Have you ever experienced concerning behavior from a co-worker?</p><p>Want to know how to respond?</p><p>It’s rare that people just snap. People experiencing extreme stress and emotions will often show signs of violent behavior before committing a violent act. This is called the “pathway to violence,” and it’s on this pathway that people exhibit behaviors and traits that are inconsistent with their normal behavior.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUVXDb-VxgqJFIwZ_KOcTlaBNHEtpX2DcXzsRm1Z7jDdBtpm8xb9uNqvRkyvZwb5_sxUkJBwHNz6pyYVl1awz0ZndsSB48yI84k2i1eJMkc-wkQWjCtz7TXCsr4XyVrorIphPQDn0uTpt/s612/ANGRY+RESTAURANT+PERSON.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="man and woman fighting in restaurant kitchen | active shooter preparedness" border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUVXDb-VxgqJFIwZ_KOcTlaBNHEtpX2DcXzsRm1Z7jDdBtpm8xb9uNqvRkyvZwb5_sxUkJBwHNz6pyYVl1awz0ZndsSB48yI84k2i1eJMkc-wkQWjCtz7TXCsr4XyVrorIphPQDn0uTpt/w320-h213/ANGRY+RESTAURANT+PERSON.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>These include:</p><p><b>Increased use of alcohol and drugs </b>‒ Potentially violent individuals are already having trouble handling their emotions and stress. The use of alcohol and drugs can make this worse.</p><p><b>Changes to typical behavior</b> ‒ Extroverts may become more introverted, seeming more withdrawn and remote. Introverts may become extroverted, seeming overly boisterous or even aggressive.</p><p>If anything about their behavior seems unusual, or similar to the indicators above, you need to act. Ask what your company’s HR policies and guidelines are for situations like these. Pay attention to your coworkers and monitor their behavior. Report concerns to your supervisor, HR department, or security.</p><p>For more <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/09/02/behavioral-indicators-active-shooter-preparedness/">behavioral indicators</a>, visit our website.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prevent Violence: Active Shooter Preparedness </h2><p>TPOP’s <b>active shooter preparedness</b> training can teach you and your employees more behavioral indicators and verbal de-escalation techniques to mitigate workplace violence. You will also learn situational awareness, the Run Hide Fight methodology, and response to injury.</p><p>“TPOP covered all of our workplace violence topics in one course. What used to take three to four hours now takes less than one. Perfect.”</p><p><a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">Contact </a>TPOP today to increase the security of your workplace.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-32882795761959638132021-08-19T06:12:00.008-07:002021-08-19T06:12:00.173-07:00 How Does Verbal De-Escalation Use Nonverbal Communication?<p>Did you know verbal de-escalation involves more than just speaking?</p><p>Want to prepare yourself and practice de-escalation now?</p><p><b>Verbal de-escalation</b> is the process by which a person in an agitated state can be “talked down” and spoken to in a way to help defuse the situation. This also includes nonverbal communication.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEW1MGBcFSOQ_g0pSU1F_eFnFEVFVn1nc8wEUfFmw5P4NCKUICsAnDjgBZoG97RVg9ZDdH5c5NHEoXKxPe3n6zbB7bPYLMUiQEHWetBhAcg4Y9Udp5e4ChEaTNWB4ts4YwkQPKi3_8yPE/s1600/ANGRY+MAN+GROCERY+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="verbal de-escalation" border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="1600" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEW1MGBcFSOQ_g0pSU1F_eFnFEVFVn1nc8wEUfFmw5P4NCKUICsAnDjgBZoG97RVg9ZDdH5c5NHEoXKxPe3n6zbB7bPYLMUiQEHWetBhAcg4Y9Udp5e4ChEaTNWB4ts4YwkQPKi3_8yPE/w320-h222/ANGRY+MAN+GROCERY+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Be aware of your body language</b> ‒ Even though you are verbally de-escalating, your nonverbal communication is just as important. Relax your body, stand as you normally would with your hands unclenched and visible. If you’re tense, the aggressor may notice and recognize that you don’t have full control over your emotions. Keep a healthy distance away from them, as being too close can increase their agitation.</p><p><b>Think clearly and calmly</b> ‒ Put all your focus into the situation at hand. It may be hard, but don’t let your mind race; that will interfere with your ability to properly evaluate the situation as it unfolds and to make smart decisions. A racing mind can also be detected through body language. If it appears that you aren’t truly giving all your attention to the aggressor, they may become more agitated.</p><p>Visit our website to learn how active listening can aid in <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/08/02/verbal-de-escalation-techniques/">verbal de-escalation.</a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prevent violence with TPOP’s verbal de-escalation training</h2><p>Do you want to protect your staff from workplace violence?</p><p>TPOP’s <b>verbal de-escalation </b>training can teach you and your staff how to properly respond to potentially dangerous interpersonal confrontations. You’ll learn situational awareness, how to respond to agitation with empathy, detailed de-escalation techniques, and the threat protocol response.</p><p>Give your employees the knowledge and confidence to manage workplace conflict before it turns into workplace violence.</p><p>Call us today at 833-723-3893 or fill out a <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">contact form</a> to discuss your company’s training needs.</p><div><br /></div>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-65729128430550821322021-08-02T06:12:00.000-07:002021-08-02T06:12:05.093-07:00Actions You Can Take to De-Escalate a Situation<p> Do you want to be prepared to eliminate threats?</p><p>Want to understand aggression and empathy?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-JHTjWDt0gkoF0EcBsao09zrpLhreLtdLsIsqqeH6i_-w8hkQ_YRcJgy20nNaViJLQl_eyfmXJQ9GfyUFLRGXLaWGMQrRL6zUlQ9qb77RvvgfbFHtZXAihmwGPRVnuIaDaj7V9BgSHyWR/s2048/AdobeStock_107244982+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="verbal de-escalation" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-JHTjWDt0gkoF0EcBsao09zrpLhreLtdLsIsqqeH6i_-w8hkQ_YRcJgy20nNaViJLQl_eyfmXJQ9GfyUFLRGXLaWGMQrRL6zUlQ9qb77RvvgfbFHtZXAihmwGPRVnuIaDaj7V9BgSHyWR/w320-h213/AdobeStock_107244982+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>What is <b>verbal de-escalation</b>? Verbal de-escalation is the process by which a person in an agitated state can be “talked down” and spoken to in a manner that can defuse the situation. It can help the person toward a more reasonable state of mind and reduce the potential threat.</p><p>You can minimize threats by noticing the situation as it begins, actively listening, and empathizing with the aggressor.</p><p><b>Be situationally aware</b> ‒ By being <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/07/01/situational-awareness-workplace-violence-training/">situationally aware</a>, you can notice anomalies like volume of voice, the distance between people and body language. If you see something that isn’t normal for your environment, you have the chance to report or de-escalate, potentially preventing violence in the workplace.</p><p><b>Actively listen without judgement</b> ‒ Violent behavior is usually triggered by stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues. You might not agree with the aggressor, but don’t minimize their struggles. Show a little empathy and truly listen to their concerns without judgement. This can make them feel they are being heard and understood, which can calm them down. Make direct eye contact with them and nod your head to show you are listening. Ask questions when necessary to show that you’re engaged.</p><p>To learn more <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/08/02/verbal-de-escalation-techniques/">verbal de-escalation</a> techniques, visit our website.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Prevent violence with TPOP’s verbal de-escalation training</h2><p>Do you want to protect your staff from workplace violence?</p><p>TPOP’s <b>verbal de-escalation</b> training can teach you and your staff how to properly respond to potentially dangerous interpersonal confrontations. You’ll learn situational awareness, how to respond to agitation with empathy, detailed de-escalation techniques, and the threat protocol response.</p><p>Give your employees the knowledge and confidence to manage workplace conflict before it turns into workplace violence.</p><p>Call us today at 833-723-3893 or fill out a <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/contact/">contact form</a> to discuss your company’s training needs.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835681521081247989.post-87795108595330953532021-07-16T12:06:00.021-07:002021-07-16T12:06:00.184-07:00Benefits of Situational Awareness<p> Do you want to train your mind to sense the potential for danger, while still conducting normal activities?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaQmP7Z08WDlUvxbGebKyyuMZ-mWEufTYYxBb46CJQiGHbaXD9v0RjcsPG7GpgWOx-YMQn8ewN8_4mqkCNUX9NA-v-yjGOkUllG-ps5I-WltPI7KjylBJIC_oKscGGFRtqEp3NR3mVS9X/s2000/CORPORATE+EDITION+THUMB+SM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="workplace violence training" border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaQmP7Z08WDlUvxbGebKyyuMZ-mWEufTYYxBb46CJQiGHbaXD9v0RjcsPG7GpgWOx-YMQn8ewN8_4mqkCNUX9NA-v-yjGOkUllG-ps5I-WltPI7KjylBJIC_oKscGGFRtqEp3NR3mVS9X/w320-h204/CORPORATE+EDITION+THUMB+SM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Situational awareness is the act of paying attention to what’s going on around you. Situational awareness could save your life in the event of workplace violence, and here’s how:<p></p><p><b>Detect danger and act</b> ‒ If you’re situationally aware, you’ll have a much better chance of seeing anomalies escalate or be cognizant of dramatic changes in a coworker’s behavior. Every second is vital in a violent situation, and enhancing situational awareness will enhance preparedness and safety. </p><p><b>Plan ahead</b> ‒ Part of situational awareness includes understanding your environment’s layout. Where are ingress and egress? You should know the location of at least two exits if you are in a building, or escape routes if your work is field-based. If workplace violence occurred, what would you do? But it’s not only workplaces you should be monitoring; if something occurred in a movie theater, a restaurant, or a retail store, what would you do? Creating an action plan in advance will help you be prepared in the case of a real event.</p><p>Visit our website for more benefits of <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/2021/07/01/situational-awareness-workplace-violence-training/"><b>situational awareness</b></a>! </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Monitor your surroundings with workplace violence training</h3><p>Enhance safety and preparedness by taking TPOP’s training on <b>workplace violence prevention</b>, verbal de-escalation, and active shooter preparedness. You’ll learn ways to identify signs of violence, practice situational awareness, how to keep your focus, and how to create a plan of action before you need one.</p><p>Our course is taught by internationally recognized industry experts from the FBI, DHS, law enforcement, SWAT, EMS, and criminal psychology. TPOP’s co-founder, <a href="https://thepowerofpreparedness.com/experts/william-flynn/"><b>William F. Flynn</b></a>, helped to develop and popularize the policy of “If you see something, say something” and the “Run, Hide, Fight” active shooter survival methodology recommended by national security agencies.</p><p>If you’re ready to prepare yourself, call us today at 833-723-3893 to discuss your training needs.</p>Michigan SEO Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11211343881002368130noreply@blogger.com0330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA42.279242 -83.7447613.969008163821158 -118.90101 70.589475836178849 -48.58851