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True Security Design Wins Two 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards for SIMTactics and TSD Police Training

Honors Earned in Categories of Best Risk, Crisis Management Prevention; and Best Law Enforcement, Counter Terrorism, Crime Prevention Program for Federal/State/Local BAY SHORE, N.Y. — December 2, 2022 — True Security Design, a leading law enforcement consulting and training firm, today announced it is the recipient of two 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards from American… Continue reading True Security Design Wins Two 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards for SIMTactics and TSD Police Training

True Security Design Launches SIMTactics Emergency Simulation Training for School Security and Law Enforcement

Electronic Tabletop Risk Assessments Provide Critical Evaluations to Better Prepare School Security Teams and Police for Real-Life Emergencies BAY SHORE, NY | June 2, 2022: True Security Design today launched SIMTactics, an interactive emergency simulation training program for School Security and Law Enforcement. The training involves electronic tabletop risk assessments to provide critical evaluations of… Continue reading True Security Design Launches SIMTactics Emergency Simulation Training for School Security and Law Enforcement

Death in the Classroom – A Response to the Uvalde, Texas Tragedy

The attack on innocence in Uvalde Texas in a classroom of children is not just overwhelmingly painful, it has shaken our nation to the core once more.   In the days since the Sandy Hook school attack where students and teachers were attacked in their classrooms by an intruder, we have talked more about school… Continue reading Death in the Classroom – A Response to the Uvalde, Texas Tragedy

Important Security Measures to Prevent a Mass Casualty Event

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Events that attract large crowds of people, such as concerts, festivals, ceremonies, expositions, and more, are intended to be enjoyable for all who attend. However, with large crowds come large security risks. Without proper security measures, tragedy can strike as it did at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, and the Waukesha, Wisconsin Parade. With… Continue reading Important Security Measures to Prevent a Mass Casualty Event

True Security Design Wins 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award for Best Law Enforcement Training Solution

BAY SHORE, N.Y. | December 8, 2021: True Security Design, a leading law enforcement and school security consulting and training firm, has been selected as the winner of American Security Today’s 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award for Best Law Enforcement Training Solution. In response to the fluidity of the pandemic, True Security Design rolled out… Continue reading True Security Design Wins 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award for Best Law Enforcement Training Solution

How Has Police Interviewing Changed?

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As technology advances, so do processes in every profession and aspect of life. Over the years, the practices and procedures of policing have certainly changed. More specifically, the practices of police interviews have adapted to modern technology over the years. We interviewed Lt. Joseph Pangaro, a retired 27-year veteran police officer and currently certified police… Continue reading How Has Police Interviewing Changed?

Who Should Be Involved in a Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment?

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An effective Threat Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA) is the first step in developing a valuable facility security program. The TVRA identifies the security risks an organization faces and ensures that a physical security program is designed to combat those risks. It is important to have appropriate personnel involved in the organization’s TVRA process, to… Continue reading Who Should Be Involved in a Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment?

5 Essential Tips for Immediate Response Notification

When dealing with a situation that could be a potential emergency, it is not only essential to act fast, but also to notify personnel of the situation. Immediate response notifications can help quickly divert an unwanted situation, such as a fight or altercation, from becoming something more serious. Here are five essential tips for immediate… Continue reading 5 Essential Tips for Immediate Response Notification

True Security Design Release On-Demand Police Training Subscription to Address Budget and Scheduling Issues Departments are Facing.

BAYSHORE, NY | May 3, 2021: True Security Design has just released its on-demand police training subscription.  This service enables police agencies to train their entire staff for the cost of a single officer training.   With the on-demand service, police officers can take the training at any time overcoming scheduling obstacles they commonly face.  The… Continue reading True Security Design Release On-Demand Police Training Subscription to Address Budget and Scheduling Issues Departments are Facing.

Electronic Tabletop Training is the Next Revolution in Preparing for Disasters and Emergencies.

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By Lt. Joseph Pangaro CPM, CSO A flood, an active shooter, a tornado, civil unrest, or a hurricane are all disasters no matter their origin; man-made, or nature-made. The danger these situations bring is counted in lives lost and millions of dollars in property and infrastructure damage. In a world where risk is something we… Continue reading Electronic Tabletop Training is the Next Revolution in Preparing for Disasters and Emergencies.