Listen "061 - Staying Ready: Lessons from Recent Threats"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Brink and Tom break down recent events in the U.S., from the Ukrainian refugee stabbing on a train, to the Colorado school shooting, the Charlie Kirk attack, and a country club incident in New Hampshire. They discuss how these events reveal a troubling rise of evil in our country, shifts in societal behavior, and the importance of rapid response training. Learn practical ways to protect yourself and others. 3:05 – Ukrainian refugee stabbing incident on a train and lack of help 4:30 – Societal shift post-COVID: fewer people willing to protect others 6:25 – Social proof: one person taking action can inspire others 7:15 – Most people don't know bleeding control; Defend Systems courses include rapid response medical training 9:30 – Learning from threats: e.g., sit with your back to the wall on trains 10:00 – The country has a heart problem; evil is present 16:20 – Mass gathering attacks: Annunciation Catholic Church shooting and lessons on meeting force with force 18:15 – Ballistic laminate is costly; human monitoring and armed response are key 23:20 – Layered mitigation strategies are the best defense 25:00 – Security directors need input on building and planning decisions 28:15 – Evergreen High School shooting 30:40 – Prevent crises by caring and noticing people's needs early 34:05 – Technology like motion cameras can detect threats early (Charlie Kirk event example) 42:30 – Always know multiple exits, even at weddings (New Hampshire country club incident) 44:50 – Rapid response medical training should be widely available, including in schools 46:10 – Real-life example: a tourniquet saved a Defend Systems client's life after a mitre saw accident
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