Active shooter incidents have become a significant concern in the United States, prompting schools and organizations to implement various training programs. Historically, the emphasis has been on response strategies—preparing individuals to react during an incident. However, there is a growing recognition of the need to shift focus toward preventive measures, particularly those grounded in [...]
Effective Communication Tools Effective close protection depends on solid, seamless communication. For principal protection teams working with local EP support, keeping communication channels open and reliable is critical to coordination and quick responses. The July 13, 2024, incident involving the Secret Service sheds light on the importance of solid communication practices—lessons the private sector [...]
Peeler Group International provides training on understanding attacker behaviors, which is essential for establishing effective mitigation plans and responses. This training is available to our internal staff and through our open-enrollment courses for outside organizations. I’m happy to share some insights from this training with you. Understanding Threat Behavior: Identifying Attackers Effectively Understanding and [...]
In our professional lives, we often hear the phrase, "Why prepare for something that might never happen?" It’s a common sentiment, yet it overlooks a critical truth: True peace of mind comes from being ready for what may never come. Preparation isn’t about expecting disaster; it’s about safeguarding against it. When [...]
I want to share my viewpoint based on my experience dealing with media and public scrutiny over the past 30+ years on behalf of my clients. This extensive background has offered me a unique perspective on how social and news media shape public perception and influence how people seek information. However, it's important to [...]
Understanding the Link Between Lack of Coping Skills and Violence In the realm of psychology and social sciences, the intricate relationship between coping skills and violent behavior is a subject of profound importance. Coping skills, defined as the strategies individuals employ to manage stressors and navigate challenging circumstances, play a pivotal role in determining [...]
We reached the end of Super Bowl 2022, leaving some fans happy and some not so happy. Such is the case when you have two opposing sports teams facing off in a climactic conclusion to find out who will be the champions for the season, creating an emotional reaction that creates a large gathering [...]
Naturally, your perspective is correct in your mind, and that is okay - because it is your perspective! But this does not necessarily make the perspective of others wrong neither. I know, this sounds like a lot of doubletalk but stay with me, as the point I am making is, you are both correct [...]
PGI is excited to announce that Bill Peeler will join Vehicle Dynamics Institute to deliver VDI's highly acclaimed Surveillance Detection Course for the Solo Practitioner and Security Driver. Under the leadership of Joe Autera, Vehicle Dynamics Institute has been at the forefront of security training providing popular and relevant training courses to multinational companies [...]
The first notable utilization of a secondary device was during the infamous abortion clinic bombings in the 1990's - at least for most of us today. With ongoing political and cultural unrest in the United States, now is an excellent time to bring a fresh look at our response to secondary threats brought by [...]
