Emergency Preparedness Program

• Customizable training for your industry and facility
• CPTED-certified consultants and law enforcement experts
• Comprehensive reports and action plans
• Training designed for both prevention and response
• Peace of mind through preparation

Why Do We Prepare?

In today's world, preparedness is not optional—it’s essential. The frequency of active shooter events and workplace violence continues to rise, making readiness a critical component of safety for organizations and individuals alike.

Rising Threats, Changing Realities

According to national data, the United States has experienced a steady increase in mass shooting incidents—with 11 incidents reported in 2017, and 12 each in both 2018 and 2022. While these large-scale events garner the most attention, they are not the most common threats.

The greater risk lies in everyday threats: disgruntled employees, agitated customers, interpersonal conflicts, and other localized acts of violence. These events occur far more frequently than mass attacks and affect a significantly larger portion of the population. Employers, schools, places of worship, and public venues must prepare not only for high-profile scenarios but for these more common and dangerous daily risks.

The Importance of Preparedness and Prevention

With a population exceeding 330 million, the odds of being involved in a mass attack remain statistically low—but complacency is not a strategy. Effective violence prevention starts with awareness, training, and a proactive mindset. Preparation empowers individuals and organizations to recognize early warning signs, de-escalate potentially violent situations, and respond appropriately in the event of a crisis.

Balancing Freedom and Security

America was founded on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—ideals that support an open, free society. But that openness also creates a vast network of soft targets, where vulnerability is high and preparedness is often lacking. Striking the right balance between freedom and safety requires thoughtful action, not fear-driven overcorrection.

The CRI Preparedness Program

The Crime Reduction Institute’s Preparedness Program equips individuals and organizations with the tools to assess risks, develop safety plans, and respond effectively to potential threats. Our training helps you protect your community while maintaining the freedoms that define our way of life.

Why do we train?

Training saves lives. Whether you’re a teacher, pastor, clerk, police officer, firefighter, soldier, or sailor, continuous training is essential to perform your role effectively—especially when facing the unexpected. At the Crime Reduction Institute (CRI), we believe that training for violence prevention and emergency response is the cornerstone of true preparedness.

Prepare to Survive—Train to Live

In high-stakes situations, your mindset determines your outcome. The way you respond in the critical first moments of a violent incident depends entirely on how well you've trained. When chaos erupts, your ability to make fast, informed decisions—driven by preparation, not panic—can mean the difference between life and death.

At CRI, our preparedness training program instills both the will to survive and the will to win. We go beyond theory, teaching real-world strategies that empower individuals and organizations to respond effectively and confidently in the face of violent threats.

The CRI Active Attack Response Model

Our proven response model is built on three life-saving principles:

1. Evacuate if you can. Your first priority is always to escape to safety when possible.
    
2. Seek cover or concealment. If evacuation isn't an option, protect yourself by finding a secure hiding place.
    
3. Neutralize the threat if necessary. As a last resort, take decisive action to stop the attacker.
    

This practical, action-based framework is adaptable across schools, churches, workplaces, government buildings, and public spaces—anywhere threats may emerge.

Prepared to Live. Trained to Respond.

At the Crime Reduction Institute (CRI), we believe in empowering individuals and organizations to live with confidence, freedom, and purpose. Our goal is simple: to ensure you and your team are prepared to face any critical incident—not with fear, but with clarity and conviction.

Live in the Moment—Prepared and Aware

To truly live in the present, you must first acknowledge a fundamental truth: evil exists. There are threats in the world—wolves among us—and ignoring them doesn’t make them go away. Preparedness is peace of mind. When you and your staff are trained to respond decisively, you carry the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what to do when danger strikes.

CRI will teach you how to act with purpose in a moment of crisis—whether that means speaking up, taking cover, or taking action. Our methods are practical, effective, and designed for every environment: workplaces, schools, churches, and public institutions.

Training for Freedom and Responsibility

Freedom is not granted by governments or institutions—it is inherent. It comes from natural law, rooted in the world around us. At CRI, we emphasize the importance of individual responsibility, situational awareness, and leadership under pressure.

We teach with an abundance mindset, believing that when individuals are empowered, communities grow stronger together. A rising tide lifts all boats—and a culture of preparation lifts us all toward a safer, freer society.

Why CRI?

• Situational Awareness Training
• Critical Incident Response Planning
• Team Preparedness & Leadership Skills
• Core Values: Freedom, Responsibility, Empowerment

The Crime Reduction Institute (CRI) provides a comprehensive, multi-level emergency preparedness and response training program tailored to businesses, churches, schools, healthcare providers, and public institutions. Our program combines expert consulting, practical training, and scenario-based learning to empower your team to respond confidently to any threat—from workplace violence to natural disasters.

Protect your site and safeguard your operations.

A CRI consultant will conduct an on-site Facility Security Assessment rooted in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. This detailed survey identifies vulnerabilities that could be exploited during an active threat or critical incident.

• Comprehensive evaluation of site layout, access points, lighting, barriers, and visibility
   
• Identification of potential risks and environmental weaknesses
   
• Confidential report with findings and risk-reduction recommendations
   

In addition, CRI will consult on your Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure your organization is ready to maintain or resume essential functions after an emergency, attack, or disaster. We consider revenue impact, liability, and safety when designing risk management strategies.

Empower your leadership with the tools to guide, respond, and recover.

Learn how to identify and defuse volatile situations with angry clients, patients, or employees.

Topics Covered:

• Core leadership principles
• Human behavior and conflict triggers
• De-escalation strategies
• Real-world application scenarios
   

Train management to lead through high-stress situations and prevent attacks before they begin.

Topics Covered:

• Recognizing early indicators of violence
• Crisis planning and threat assessment
• Understanding stress response and decision-making under pressure
• Emergency communication and incident command
• Task delegation and incident tracking
   

Ideal For: Senior leaders, operations managers, warehouse/production supervisors, security managers, HR, and communications professionals.

Train every team member to survive and act.

This 2-hour emergency response course is ideal for organizations of any size—corporate offices, small businesses, churches, hospitals, medical offices, and more.

• Recognize early warning signs of violent behavior
• Understand how to manage fear and stress in crisis
• Know how to respond before first responders arrive
• Practice the Evacuate – Conceal – Neutralize model of survival
   

The training ensures employees are not passive bystanders, but prepared individuals ready to protect themselves and others.

Crisis rehearsal for leadership teams.

CRI’s Tabletop Exercises simulate real-world emergencies to test the strength of your existing emergency plan.

Benefits:

• Clarify roles and responsibilities during a crisis
• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in response strategies
• Ensure alignment with your organization’s policies and procedures
• Strengthen your Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
   

Tailored for: Corporate leaders, school administrators, church elders, safety coordinators, and emergency teams.

Turn theory into action with real-time pressure testing.

CRI offers 4-hour live scenario training sessions to help staff practice their response in real-world settings. These exercises reinforce skills learned during classroom training by immersing participants in 3–4 dynamic emergency scenarios.

Scenarios Test:

• Emergency communication flow
• De-escalation response
• Live reaction to an active threat
• Team coordination under stress
   

This non-lethal, simulation-based training uses roleplay, not weapons or ammunition, and is tailored for:

• Executive leadership
• Mid-level managers
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Security personnel