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Staying focused on the full behavioral picture, not a single data point On September 10, 2025, the targeted killing of Charlie Kirk jolted the country and thrust the issue of political violence back into the spotlight. On August 27, 2025, during a back-to-school Mass at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, a 23-year-old assailant opened fire, […]

What leaders need to know to stay ahead of a shifting threat landscape. Insights from the 2025 Threat Management Conference Threats are escalating and evolving faster than ever. At the 33rd Annual Threat Management Conference in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) and the Los Angeles Police Department, our team

Every act of prevention begins with a choice. Leaders set the stage for what choice is made. What Is an Upstander? An upstander is someone who takes action when they see warning signs of violence, before harm occurs. In a workplace, this could mean: Bystanders freeze. Upstanders act. And what enables that?  Culture Barriers to

The FBI’s latest report shows progress, but the real story is what’s driving the decline and why organizations must stay vigilant. The FBI has released its annual Active Shooter Incidents in the United States report for 2024, and for the first time in over a decade, the numbers are heading in the right direction. The

“Zero tolerance.” For years, it’s been the go-to phrase in workplace violence policies—short, sharp, and seemingly unambiguous. It projects strength, signals commitment, and draws a hard line against threats and aggression. But here’s the problem: it doesn’t always work. Despite its popularity, research shows that zero-tolerance language can backfire—discouraging reporting, limiting flexibility, and undermining the

Is Your Organization Ready? Workplace violence prevention (WPV) programs are no longer just a best practice—they are a legal requirement in many states. Legislatures across the country are rapidly enacting laws that compel employers to implement formal prevention plans, conduct regular risk assessments, and provide workforce training. One of the first and most comprehensive efforts

Left of Boom – April 2025 The Columbine High School massacre on April 20, 1999, was a defining moment in American history. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold murdered 13 people and injured 24 more before taking their own lives. The attack shattered the perceived safety of schools and reshaped national policy on emergency response, school

Left of Boom – March 2025 Workplace violence prevention (WPV) programs are no longer just a best practice—they are a legal requirement in many states. Legislatures across the country are rapidly enacting laws that compel employers to implement formal prevention plans, conduct regular risk assessments, and provide workforce training. One of the first and most