When Distrust Becomes Blind Allegiance

In 1978, more than 900 people died in a jungle settlement called Jonestown. They weren’t weak. They weren’t stupid. They were manipulated. These were everyday people — teachers, nurses, young mothers, retired grandparents — who believed in something bigger than themselves. They wanted equality, purpose, and community. What they got was poison, terror, and [...]

By |2025-05-25T00:53:41-04:00May 25th, 2025|Personal Safety, Training, Violence|Comments Off on When Distrust Becomes Blind Allegiance

Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Assess the United Healthcare CEO Case

The Allure of ‘Cool Guy Stuff’: What We Often Overlook In the protection industry, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of what I like to call the “cool guy stuff”—the tactical maneuvers, advanced gear, and action-packed scenarios. But often, the most critical elements of keeping people safe are the ones that [...]

By |2024-12-18T08:59:23-05:00December 5th, 2024|Career & Business, Clients, Executive Protection, Intelligence, PAAD, PGI Services, Training, Violence|Comments Off on Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Assess the United Healthcare CEO Case

Do You Understand the Difference? Serial Killers, Aggressors, and the Pathways to Violence

The confusion between serial killers, primal aggressors, and cognitive aggressors often leads to misconceptions about their behaviors, motivations, and psychological states. A recent article, "Ted Bundy Lawyer Reveals What 'Totally Fascinates' Him About Bryan Kohberger Case," from Fox News, highlights this complexity by comparing the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy with Bryan Kohberger, who is accused [...]

By |2024-12-02T12:53:07-05:00December 2nd, 2024|Clients, PAAD, PGI Services, Training, Uncategorized, Violence|Comments Off on Do You Understand the Difference? Serial Killers, Aggressors, and the Pathways to Violence

Prevention vs. Reaction – Active Violence

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 [...]

By |2024-11-16T02:25:48-05:00November 16th, 2024|PAAD, Training, Violence|Comments Off on Prevention vs. Reaction – Active Violence

The Secondary Threat

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 [...]

By |2021-01-19T16:09:38-05:00January 17th, 2021|Training, Violence|Comments Off on The Secondary Threat

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning

The report is available through a link at the bottom of this page of the press release from the New York State Comptroller's Office. For more information on the PAAD program, you may visit www.paad.us – we are currently creating a new web presence that will bring more information to you. Contact Peeler Group International for assistance.  The State Education [...]

By |2020-06-07T16:08:27-04:00June 7th, 2020|Violence|Comments Off on DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
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