Armed Intruder Training Empowering you to respond before violence happens. GuideOne has partnered with Strategos International to help our policyholders prepare for and respond to armed intruder and active shooter situations. Strategos specializes in working with religious organizations, nonprofits, schools and businesses, and offers both virtual and onsite training modules at a reasonable cost that is discounted for GuideOne customers. There’s nothing more important than the well-being of your staff, volunteers and the people you serve. Protecting them from harm is your top priority – and the best way to do that is to be prepared. Why Strategos? Specializes in armed intruder/active shooter training for religious organizations, schools, nonprofits and businesses; Offers a variety of web-based and in-person training modules; Tailors training to your specific organization type and unique security goals; and Offers exclusive discounted pricing for GuideOne customers. Religious Organizations Church Security Foundational Principles Virtual Course (30 minutes) | 15% off with code G130VID Looking to start a security ministry, or already have one in place and looking for new or additional information? Although attending or hosting a live training is a great option, most religious organizations want to know what they can do today to be better prepared. In just 30 minutes, this video will describe the critical security foundational principles you must learn to keep your organization safe. Intruder Awareness & Response for Church Personnel Virtual Course (4-6 hours) | 15% off with code G1eIAR This course will educate you on recognizing behavioral pre-cursors to suspicious behavior and discuss the behavioral indicators of armed individuals, whether they are lawfully or unlawfully armed. The course also provides strategies for de-escalating conflict from a verbal perspective, including what phrases and language to avoid. It details lockdown procedures for threats inside and outside your facility (as well as what to do if the lockdown fails). Intruder Awareness/Response & Conflict Management for Church Personnel In-Person Class (1 day) | 10% off with code G11DIAR Many churches have taken comfort in the thought that “it could never happen here.” But headlines and a steadily-growing body of statistical evidence demonstrate that violence in faith-based organizations is not an if, but a when. Equip and empower your frontline team (security volunteers, ushers, greeters) to spot and stop trouble before it starts. This training helps team members identify suspicious behavior and act peacefully and proactively with the goal of de-escalating potential conflicts. Church Security Planning & Intruder Awareness/Response In-Person Class (2 days) | 25% off with code G12DCS This training will equip your staff and key volunteers to create a personalized security plan that protects your congregation while maintaining a welcoming environment. At the end of the course, you’ll be thoroughly equipped to begin (or re-launch or improve) your church security ministry. You'll also learn how to identify suspicious behavior and act peacefully and proactively with the goal of de-escalating potential conflicts. Each participant will leave with a comprehensive, practical 75-page workbook so that you can bring the learning home with you and put it into action. Host a Course at Your Organization Interested in hosting a training course at your religious organization? There is no fee to host, and you will receive three free registrations just for hosting! Schedule a call with Strategos to discuss the course you'd like to host. Schedule a Call Nonprofit Organizations Workplace Violence Active Shooter Prevention & Response In-Person Class (2 hours) | 10% off with code G1WPV The objectives and topics covered during this training provide workplace leaders, administrators, supervisors, human resource personnel, security and front-line personnel with information and strategies on recognizing and responding to a violent intruder. The program teaches the guiding principles and strategies to recognize behavioral pre-cursors to threatening and potentially violent incidents, and how to respond accordingly. Conflict Management & De-Escalation In-Person Class (4 hours) | 10% off with code G1WPV Many conflicts can be minimized or avoided with education. This course helps managers and employees diffuse a crisis by focusing on communication, safety awareness, recognition and de-escalation of real-world workplace violence situations, as well as teaching self-defense skills for self-protection while calling and waiting for rescue. Schedule a Call Educational Organizations School Active Shooter Intruder Response In-Person Class (4 hours) | 10% off with code G1ASIRCS This course teaches school staff, administrators, school resource officers and other personnel how to prevent and report an active shooter situation, including how to properly engage with and respond to a threat. It also educates participants about how to protect themselves and students until the police arrive and what to expect from officers once they arrive. Schedule a Call Small Businesses PREVAIL!™ Active Shooter Preparedness Virtual Course (2 hours) | 10% off with code G1PREVAIL This online workplace violence and active shooter response training can help any employee at any type of organization recognize, respond to and survive workplace violence. The modules discuss the key points in an active shooter event, normalcy bias and how to avoid it, how to get away from active shooters and understanding the psychology and motivation of the attacker. The course is offered as an interactive eLearning package. Workplace Violence Active Shooter Prevention & Response In-Person Course (2 hours) | 10% off with code G1WPV The objectives and topics covered during this training provide workplace leaders, administrators, supervisors, human resource personnel, security and front-line personnel with information and strategies on recognizing and responding to a violent intruder. The program teaches the guiding principles and strategies to recognize behavioral pre-cursors to threatening and potentially violent incidents, and how to respond accordingly. Conflict Management & De-Escalation In-Person Course (4 hours) | 10% off with code G1WPV Many conflicts can be minimized or avoided with education. This course helps managers and employees diffuse a crisis by focusing on communication, safety awareness, recognition and de-escalation of real-world workplace violence situations, as well as teaching self-defense skills for self-protection while calling and waiting for rescue. Schedule a Call What our policyholders are saying: “ “Strategic, heartfelt, equipping, inspiring, motivating and so much more.” — E. Ward “ “An active shooter incident can happen to any organization, any time. The peace of mind this training provides is well worth the investment.” — A. Lombard Strategos uses the best practices available for training on the topics of workplace violence, armed intruder/active shooter prevention and response and post-incident response; however, training is no guarantee of the absolute safety and security of those involved should a violent incident occur.