Workplace Violence

Strategos has created a 90-second video overview of the Secret Service’s key findings. The U.S. Secret Service released its report, “Mass Attacks in Public Spaces – 2018” in July of 2019. It examines the shooters’ ages, gender, motivations, psychological and criminal background and…

The organization’s executive VP spoke to the Truckload Carriers Association on reducing the risk of on-the-job attacks. Mark Warren, executive vice president of Strategos International, encouraged a transportation industry group to prepare for and strive to prevent workplace violence. While denial is the…

Strategos’ Mark Warren evaluates bulletproof backpacks, bulletin boards and panic buttons. In the aftermath of school shootings, many new “security” products are flooding the market. They’re being quickly swept up by parents and schools. But will they make students and teachers safer? In…

A secure place of business is a hard-won reality that can never be taken for granted. It’s great to feel safe at work. But safety isn’t a feeling. It’s a hard-earned reality. A recent human resources report provides valuable insight into the workplace…

Cameras are often the go-to response when seeking to stop or deter workplace crime and violence. But in order to use them effectively, organizations must have clear goals and the willingness to follow through.

We’re a good company. We like each other. Do we really need to be concerned? First of all, if you have a happy and healthy workplace, congratulations! That’s no small feat. Your upbeat environment probably makes the thought of someone showing up with…

Failure to prepare has much higher stakes than roulette. One of the most iconic quotes from the original “Star Wars” trilogy has to do with risk assessment. Really. C3-PO warns Han Solo that his flight through an asteroid field is likely to end…

Their new book equips businesses, schools and churches to prevent, prepare for and prevail over an active-shooter threat. Mark Warren, Sr. Vice President, and Vaughn Baker, President, of Strategos International, discuss their new book “Active Threat: Workplace 911.” The book is an expert…

Private conflicts take wings and impact workplaces, churches and more. It may seem strange that a supervisor would need to be overly concerned about an employee’s home life. The unwritten rules of the workplace state that our domestic and professional lives are separate.…

Employers can avoid a crisis by becoming observant of their workers’ behavior. Workplace violence rarely springs out of nowhere. Strategos President Vaughn Baker describes four “red flag” behaviors that should get the attention of employers, educators and others with oversight over people who…

Holster the donuts and suspend the arguments. Unless it’s violent, let this storm blow over. A well-known protest group recently made its rounds at churches in the Orlando area, spewing an all-too-common message of “hate thy neighbor.” In our hyper-politicized age, everything appears…

It’s rare that someone “just snaps.” Learn what to look for so you can defuse the event before it happens. Whether in the workplace or the community, people who commit violent acts almost always display behaviors that indicate they are under stress. Vaughn…

In less than a minute, your office can go from a place of business to a crime scene. If you could do something, would you? If you’re a number cruncher, you may be tempted to take the government’s statistics and calculate the odds…

President Vaughn Baker discusses the shootings at YouTube and UPS and how organizations can prepare.

Vaughn Baker also addresses the role of guns in church and how churches should talk about them.

It’s important to know what we don’t know.

While most don’t need a permanent protective presence, temporary security may be necessary in response to a threat.

You’ve got a great workplace. People love their jobs. So you’re safe from workplace violence, right?

Active shooters have transformed our need, and method, of responding to a crisis. Let’s continue to adapt and improve.