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Gene Petrino

Former SWAT Commander
Active Shooter Prevention
Proactive Safety Strategist

Gene Petrino
Keynotes

Situational Awareness: The Key to Proactive Workplace Safety


In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world, workplace safety isn’t just about reacting to incidents—it’s about preventing them before they happen. This keynote focuses on developing Situational Awareness—the ability to identify potential threats before they escalate.

What You'll Learn:

  • Practical strategies to enhance awareness in any environment.

  • How to spot behavioral warning signs that indicate a potential threat.

  • Real-world case studies where awareness prevented workplace violence.

  • How a culture of awareness boosts employee confidence, engagement, and overall safety.

    Workplace Violence: Prevention and Proactive Solutions

Workplace violence is a pervasive issue that impacts organizations across all industries. This keynote breaks down the complexities of workplace violence and provides actionable insights on how to identify potential threats before they escalate into full-blown incidents.

What You'll Learn:

• Practical strategies to recognize and address early warning signs of violence.

• Proactive solutions to create a culture of safety and prevent incidents before they happen.

• How to integrate workplace violence prevention into everyday operations.

• Real-world examples of how awareness and prevention have saved organizations from harm.


Active Shooter Prevention and Response: Breaking the Cycle

Active shooter training often leaves organizations ill-prepared and under-resourced. In this keynote, we challenge the typical response-based training and discuss why traditional methods are ineffective. Instead, we focus on prevention—the key to reducing active shooter incidents before they start.

What You'll Learn:

• Why active shooter training alone isn’t enough to keep your team safe.

• Prevention-focused strategies that reduce the risk of an active shooter scenario.

• How to implement a comprehensive safety strategy that goes beyond reaction.


Travel Safety: Protecting Your Team on the Move


Traveling for business or pleasure shouldn’t mean compromising your safety. With global security risks on the rise, this keynote provides actionable advice for staying safe while traveling, whether it’s for a domestic meeting or an international conference.

What You'll Learn:

• Pre-trip preparation tips for assessing risks and staying informed.

• How to stay safe in unfamiliar places and manage potential threats.

• Protecting your digital presence and personal data while traveling.

• Crisis management techniques for emergencies abroad.


Workshops and Customized Training

Interactive Workshops

These workshops are tailored to your organization's specific needs. Whether it’s building a proactive workplace violence prevention program, enhancing situational awareness among your team, or preparing for travel safety in high-risk environments, our customized sessions will equip your employees with practical skills they can implement immediately.


Comprehensive Consulting Services


These services are designed to address all aspects of safety and security within your organization. Whether you're looking to enhance your current safety protocols or create a fully tailored security program, we have the expertise to help.

Threat Assessments

Customized threat assessments that identify vulnerabilities within your organization. Our expert evaluations focus on minimizing risks and improving your response capabilities before an incident occurs.

Policy Reviews

Ensure your policies are up-to-date and comprehensive. We conduct thorough reviews of your security and crisis management policies to ensure they are aligned with current best practices and regulatory requirements

CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Reviews

Enhance your physical environment with CPTED strategies. We assess your facility’s design to identify security gaps and recommend environmental changes that can reduce crime and enhance safety.

Custom Safety & Security Programs

Tailored to fit the specific needs of your industry, our customized programs focus on creating a culture of safety, reducing workplace violence, and ensuring employee well-being through proactive measures and continuous support.


Why Choose Us?

With decades of experience in law enforcement, SWAT, enterprise risk management, and security management, we bring unparalleled expertise to every service we provide. Whether you're aiming to prevent workplace violence, prepare for active shooter scenarios, or safeguard employees while traveling, we offer strategic solutions that go beyond basic training and policies.

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