blackopstacticalMar 165 minHope is NOT a PlanWe hear it every day. “I HOPE we win the lottery.” or “I HOPE I get that new job.” and the one that makes me cringe the most “I HOPE we...
blackopstacticalJan 233 minOstrich SyndromeThe heavy reality is that many schools are far behind the eight ball when it comes to providing a comprehensive safety and security...
blackopstacticalJun 22, 20214 minReady or not, Here They Come!You did it! The years of assisting with endless projects and homework has come to an end. The blood has returned to your hands after the...
blackopstacticalMay 5, 20212 minWhat is the mission of the Security Ministry?Many times, I have asked this direct question to church leadership, “Tell me about your safety and security ministry.”. The most common...
blackopstacticalMar 10, 20212 minMaking Church Security a Line ItemToo many times I have seen Houses of Worship make half hearted attempts at building a safety and security program. Two members with an...
blackopstacticalNov 10, 20202 min8 Essentials When Forming a Church Safety and Security TeamForming a Safety and Security Team is an essential exercise for churches today. With the increase in violence against houses of worship,...
blackopstacticalAug 24, 20201 minCreating a Targeted Violence Prevention PlanAs we approach the start of the 2020/2021 school year it is important to have our minds on safety and security. The obvious threat at the...
blackopstacticalAug 21, 20202 min2020 Return to SchoolThe focus of school administrators as well as parents for the 2020/2021 school year is developing the safest way to transition students...
blackopstacticalJul 16, 20202 minSituational Awareness during Uncertain TimesThe fact is that you need to have a plan when it comes to your personal security. Our minds are consumed with Covid-19, businesses...
blackopstacticalJul 4, 20201 minKidnap For Ransom in Haiti Increases in 2020Source: FBI EIR June 23, 2020 There has been an increase in KFR (Kidnap for Ransom) of USPER (U.S. Persons) reported in Haiti over the...
blackopstacticalApr 23, 20201 minTen Common Themes of Concerning BehaviorCovid-19 has changed the way the world operated. Many parents are now working from home as well as playing the role of teacher. It can be...
blackopstacticalApr 16, 20202 minThe 4 Steps to Creating a Security MinistrySince the early days of scripture we have been tasked with protecting our Church from anyone that intends on harming the followers of...
blackopstacticalApr 13, 20202 minSituational Awareness during the Calm of the StormOver the past couple of months our world has been turned upside down. What we knew as normal is no longer applicable. The reality is that...
blackopstacticalApr 5, 20202 minWe had no idea? (Yes you did!)In many school attacks the first comments we tend to hear are "We had no idea Billy was feeling angry." or "Billy seemed so happy, we had...
blackopstacticalApr 3, 20201 minWorking Towards Protecting Our KidsIt has been said, in order to be great you must surround yourself with great leaders within your industry. That is exactly what we have...
blackopstacticalMar 29, 20202 minCyber Security and Working Remote Blog credit to Machado Consulting, Worcester, MA 1. Make sure you understand best practices. Now more than ever it’s important for you to...
blackopstacticalMar 29, 20201 minSecurity Starts at HomeOur school security challenges start at home. We have a society of children that are depressed, sad and angry. Many kids come home to...
blackopstacticalMar 29, 20201 minDigital DepressionDepression is one of the leading mental health issues with teens that have committed active attacks at schools. So, how do we as a...
blackopstacticalMar 29, 20202 minPrepared vs. ParanoidThe fact that things are going to get worse before they get better is reality. Every day we are seeing more resorts close, cruises...