Seven people died as a result of the carnage and more than 45 people were injured in last week’s 4th of July shooting in Illinois.Many people may question, “What would I have done if I were in that crowd? What should I do if I find myself in a similar circumstance?”Florence-based Strategic Threat Protection Group says the best thing you can do is be prepared even before entering a crowded outdoor setting. The crew of more than 85 agent staff members shares a combination of military and law enforcement training to teach, train and protect civilians, businesses, religious groups and nonprofits.Whether something happens indoors or outdoors, Strategic Threat Protection Group CEO Tyler Demmien said he relies on this A.L.I.V.E training for himself and those he trains. This method stands for Assess, Lave, Impede, Violence and Expose.Demmien stressed it’s important to know your surroundings, entrance, exits and hiding spots and hiding spots before you walk into an event or large gathering.One item Demmien recommends people carry on them at all times is a tourniquet. He said people can help stop bleeding on an extremity and help to potentially save a life. WLWT asked Demmien what this says about society to be at a place to recommend tossing a tourniquet into someone’s pool bag or car kit. “I know it’s it’s hard to believe that that’s kind of where we’re at,” Demmien said. “But you know, having one on you could be the difference in life or death. As unfortunate as that is. It’s a reality. And, you know, I think, you know, obviously with everything going on in the world and the country, your violence is up. These can happen anywhere at any moment. You know, it’s good to have it with you. Because, you know, if you’re ever in this situation, if you have it, you can potentially save yourself or save our life.”To increase safety prospects, Strategic Threat Protection Group started a covert agent program it calls its “Gray Man” initiative. This allows for hired and trained agents to wear plain clothes to blend into their surroundings and be ready in the shadows if something scary were to happy. STPG told WLWT it wants to offer free or reduce training programs to the general public as well as potentially establish a nonprofit focused on training and funding an initiative to help fellow nonprofits have security agents even who would otherwise not be able to afford the added expense.
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Seven people died as a result of the carnage and more than 45 people were injured in last week’s 4th of July shooting in Illinois.
Many people may question, “What would I have done if I were in that crowd? What should I do if I find myself in a similar circumstance?”
Florence-based Strategic Threat Protection Group says the best thing you can do is be prepared even before entering a crowded outdoor setting. The crew of more than 85 agent staff members shares a combination of military and law enforcement training to teach, train and protect civilians, businesses, religious groups and nonprofits.
Whether something happens indoors or outdoors, Strategic Threat Protection Group CEO Tyler Demmien said he relies on this A.L.I.V.E training for himself and those he trains. This method stands for Assess, Lave, Impede, Violence and Expose.
Demmien stressed it’s important to know your surroundings, entrance, exits and hiding spots and hiding spots before you walk into an event or large gathering.
One item Demmien recommends people carry on them at all times is a tourniquet. He said people can help stop bleeding on an extremity and help to potentially save a life. WLWT asked Demmien what this says about society to be at a place to recommend tossing a tourniquet into someone’s pool bag or car kit.
“I know it’s it’s hard to believe that that’s kind of where we’re at,” Demmien said. “But you know, having one on you could be the difference in life or death. As unfortunate as that is. It’s a reality. And, you know, I think, you know, obviously with everything going on in the world and the country, your violence is up. These can happen anywhere at any moment. You know, it’s good to have it with you. Because, you know, if you’re ever in this situation, if you have it, you can potentially save yourself or save our life.”
To increase safety prospects, Strategic Threat Protection Group started a covert agent program it calls its “Gray Man” initiative. This allows for hired and trained agents to wear plain clothes to blend into their surroundings and be ready in the shadows if something scary were to happy. STPG told WLWT it wants to offer free or reduce training programs to the general public as well as potentially establish a nonprofit focused on training and funding an initiative to help fellow nonprofits have security agents even who would otherwise not be able to afford the added expense.
