Primary interventions involve developing a strategic plan, assigning members to a critical incident response team, providing training to those colleagues, and even going through drills to prepare team members for a real scenario. Many hospitals, airports, and schools may go through active shooter drills, earthquake drills, and hostage negotiation drills. The goal is to acclimate team members to the tense environment of a real-time scenario and review protocol until it is committed to muscle memory. Some protocols might involve engaging in mindfulness, measured breathing, or relaxation techniques that help to restore the body’s sympathetic nervous system to equilibrium. A swift, composed response is essential when handling critical incidents.

The ability to be reasonable is a diminishing skill. It takes constant conscious thought to be able to not only use it but use it without even thinking about it. It’s a conscious and daily grind, but it's so important to train our brains to use the skill of reasonability as a reflex. Imagine being at a baseball game and the ball comes flying off the bat toward your head. Instinctively, I hope, you react quickly enough to move out of the way. Do you only have this reflex because you have already once been hit in the face with a baseball? Of course not.

Take the time to find your true purpose, the true meaning in your life that brings you real passion. Understanding what ignites our fire and or passion, defining the edges of what is most important to us individually, will help when you are backed into a corner. Prepare To Act believes that courage develops from your confidence and self-awareness. Understanding that this is important and taking the conscious steps to find your true purpose ignites the fight from within.

You’re walking home from work one night when you see someone following you. Maybe it’s just your imagination, but it could be the beginnings of something much worse than mere paranoia. Don’t wait until it’s too late to find out — learn how to spot stalking behavior and take steps to stop stalkers in their tracks before they become violent.

10 Ways to face your fears is a starting point for those seeking personal growth and more self-confidence. Being able to face your fears is not only liberating and opens more doors than you can imagine. Maybe it’s social anxiety, or maybe it’s an irrational fear of moths. Perhaps you’re terrified of heights or flying, or even getting out of bed in the morning.

Civil unrest is the rise in violence within our communities, fighting within groups of people in the same country or communities. Peaceful protests, demonstrations, or marches are not classified as civil unrest. Civil unrest is typically defined by law enforcement as a gathering of three or more people, in reaction to an event, to cause a public disturbance in violation of the law. Civil unrest typically involves damage to property or injury to other people. Most times damage to property due to civil unrest is not covered by insurance.

In a world where workplace vulnerabilities can lead to dire consequences, it's crucial to confront the unsettling statistics of workplace violence, active shooter incidents, and the spillover of domestic issues into the professional realm. PTA's Business Safety Systems emerge as a beacon of protection, offering tailored solutions and comprehensive training programs. Learn how your business can navigate these critical incidents, fostering a secure environment and empowering your workforce to respond effectively.