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Experts Behind Every Solution

Meet the ASPP Community of Experts – 800+ years of combined experience in law enforcement, military intelligence, behavioral science, and cutting-edge technology. All united by one mission: #NEVERHERE™


Road to #NEVERHERE™  ·  Campaign Post 3 of 10

By Chris Grollnek  ·
Nation’s Leading Active Shooter Prevention Expert  ·
Founder, Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC  ·
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When an organization reaches out to the Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC, they are not hiring a trainer. They are not purchasing a program. They are not getting a laminated card and a certificate of completion.

They are accessing a network.

A network built over 15 years. A network that spans 30 companies, 430 experts, 28 states, and 4 countries. A network that includes retired generals, former Navy SEALs, FBI Hostage Rescue Team operators, CIA veterans, behavioral scientists, AI engineers, gunshot detection technologists born from DARPA research, and a Parkland survivor who turned personal tragedy into professional purpose.

A network that has been deployed at the Super Bowl, briefed to the Under Secretary of Defense, presented to the entire U.S. Department of Justice, and trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and houses of worship across America.

This is the ASPP Community of Experts.
And this is what stands behind every solution we provide.

Why One Person or One Company Is Never Enough

The active shooter prevention space is filled with well-meaning single-discipline providers. Former law enforcement officers who teach response tactics. Security consultants who conduct facility assessments. Technology companies that sell detection systems. Each of them does one thing reasonably well.

Active shooter prevention requires all of those things simultaneously, in coordination, tailored to your specific environment, plus the behavioral science to identify warning signs before a threat materializes, the anonymous reporting infrastructure to act on what employees observe, the threat assessment expertise to evaluate risk, and the technological capability to alert first responders before the first shot is ever fired.

No single person can deliver that. No single company can either. That is why the PRO Model™ was built around a community and why that community is unlike anything else in this space.

The Framework That Holds It Together

Before introducing the experts, it is important to understand what holds this community together. The ASPP PRO Model™  Prevention, Response, Options is the organizing framework that every partner, advisor, and technology provider in this network is aligned to.

PRO MODEL™ — ASPPPRO.COM
PREVENTION Every partner in this network contributes to prevention — through behavioral threat assessment, AI-powered early warning systems, anonymous reporting technology, and community training that teaches people to recognize warning signs before violence is ever planned.
RESPONSE When prevention has been done properly, response is faster, more coordinated, and more effective. Technology partners ensure that when seconds matter, law enforcement has real-time intelligence — location, movement, and situational data — before they enter a building.
OPTIONS No two organizations are identical. The Community of Experts exists so that every solution can be tailored — to your facility, your workforce, your risk profile, and your budget. Contact us at aspppro.com to start that conversation.

Leadership and Advisory Council

Chris Grollnek, M.S. Chairman
Founder of the Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC and creator of the PRO Model™. Google’s #1 ranked active shooter prevention expert. Former U.S. Marine, retired police detective, and real-time active shooter survivor. Hand-selected by the U.S. Department of Justice to develop the national active shooter prevention standard now distributed to all 115,000 DOJ personnel. Chris has been called upon by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., one of the world’s most influential policy research institutions, to provide insight to senior U.S. government executives and PhD-level analysts on active shooter prevention and domestic terrorism. He also serves as a consultant to the Mackenzie Institute, an internationally recognized research organization focused on terrorism, political violence, and organized crime. These affiliations represent the highest levels of global policy thinking and they call on Chris Grollnek.

Hannah V. Betz, M.S. – Executive Intern, Domestic Terrorism
A survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting whose personal experience drove her to earn dual master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. Her academic research focuses on the risk factors associated with past school shooters and methods for early identification. Hannah represents exactly who this mission is for and exactly why it matters.

Major General Dave Glaser, U.S. Army (Retired)
A C-Level executive, advisor, and strategic leadership consultant with a distinguished military career. Major General Glaser brings command-level strategic thinking that transforms prevention programs from good intentions into executable systems.

Brigadier General Gary Connor, USAF (Retired)
Over 30 years of senior executive management experience including service as a warfighting CIO with Multi-National Force Iraq. Brigadier General Connor specializes in systems thinking and strategies for complex, high-stakes environments.

Dan Zilinski – Cybersecurity Risk Management
Currently leading the information security audit program for a major professional sports league. Dan’s collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security resulted in the implementation of the first-of-its-kind venue assessment program for major sports leagues.

“This is not a training company. This is the largest specialized active shooter prevention network ever assembled, and every expert in it is unified by one destination: #NEVERHERE™.”


— Chris Grollnek | Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC | aspppro.com

Training and Operational Partners

These organizations deliver the human-centered prevention and response training that forms the foundation of every ASPP engagement. Each one is vetted, mission-aligned, and integrated into the PRO Model™ framework.

TBR Consulting LLC — National-level crisis management expertise combined with hands-on operational experience. TBR excels in designing critical incident exercises, crafting emergency plans, and building partnerships with public safety leaders.

A-Train Tactical, LLC — Active Threat consulting specialists focused on situational awareness, survival mindset, and team-based threat mitigation. A-Train conducts security assessments, develops Emergency Action Plans, and delivers on-site Active Threat Awareness Training™ using your location as the training environment.

Far Ridge Services — Owned by Chuck Savickis, a retired FBI Special Agent and former U.S. Navy SEAL with 28 years of leadership in the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team. Far Ridge provides protection operations, security consulting, investigations, and specialized training at the highest level.

Acacia 4 Consulting — Law enforcement leadership, critical incident management, active shooter prevention, workplace violence response, and school safety,  all delivered through a holistic approach that builds knowledge, skills, and resources for organizations of every size.

Crisis Response Leader Training (CRLT), Inc. — Developers of immersive simulations using scenario-driven 3D environments to build critical thinking and decision-making capability in crisis response situations. CRLT’s tabletop training programs represent the cutting edge of preparedness exercises.

Kinetic Tactical Training Solutions LLC — A veteran-owned active shooter response doctrine provider specifically tailored by region and applicable to law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies of all sizes.

Vecchi Group International — Led by Gregory M. Vecchi, Ph.D., a U.S. Army veteran, retired FBI Special Agent, FBI Behavioral Science Unit Chief, and career hostage negotiator. VGI specializes in behavioral threat assessment and targeted violence prevention, the science of distinguishing who makes threats from who actually poses them.

Blackfish Intelligence — Elite investigators specializing in due diligence, digital forensics, risk mitigation, and behavioral monitoring, the intelligence layer that prevention culture requires.

Global Security Innovative Strategies (GSIS) — A Washington D.C.-based security consulting and advisory firm with worldwide operations, providing comprehensive solutions across private sector, homeland security, and international environments.

Technology Partners: The Future of Prevention Is Here Today

This is where the ASPP Community of Experts separates itself from every other active shooter prevention provider in the country. The technology integrated into the PRO Model™ represents the most advanced prevention and response capability available anywhere — and it is deployed before the first shot is fired.

“The goal is to alert first responders before the first shot is fired, not after. That is what tomorrow’s prevention technology, available today, makes possible.”


— Chris Grollnek | aspppro.com

Scylla — AI-powered weapon recognition, anomaly detection, perimeter intrusion detection, facial recognition, and biometric access control. Scylla’s platform enhances critical infrastructure security through direct partnerships with Department of Defense programs, advancing defense-aligned security innovation for both domestic and international operations.

Davista — Originated from the Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence. Davista’s machine learning and data visualization solutions identify potential risks, prescribe effective interventions, and enable organizations to adopt a genuinely proactive security posture.

Brecourt Solutions — A transformative drone-based response system combining computer vision, autonomous flight, and next-generation AI to detect and engage firearm threats before an active shooter situation escalates. Because the system targets the weapon rather than individuals, it is safe for deployment in any environment across every industry.

Databuoy / SHOTPOINT® — Originating from DARPA research for the U.S. Army and Navy, SHOTPOINT delivers unrivaled accuracy in detecting and locating gunfire both indoors and outdoors. Integrated with video and access systems, it provides instant automated alerts while filtering false detections, guiding first responders with speed and clarity the moment a shot is fired.

IMRON Corporation — An elite provider of security management and access control solutions deployed at thousands of sites worldwide. IMRON’s open platform integrates with more access control systems than any other solution in the market, providing the physical security infrastructure prevention requires.

Garrett Metal Detectors — The global leader in metal detection products for security and law enforcement. Garrett’s THD is a revolutionary 360-degree detection system, low-profile, portable, and capable of precise threat identification in any public environment.

FutureVu Brands — Hardening vulnerable glass and entry points through protective glazing, security window films, polycarbonate shields, and bullet-resistant barrier systems engineered to delay forced entry, deter attacks, and reduce unobstructed access during violent events.

SafeWood Designs — Custom bullet-resistant doors, walls, windows, shields, and furniture that blend seamlessly into existing structures. Beautiful, discreet, and comprehensive, SafeWood maintains environments that are both safe and welcoming.

Alcatraz AI — AI-powered facial authentication providing frictionless, privacy-focused access control. As a pioneer of Facial-Authentication-as-a-Service, Alcatraz integrates natively with any access control system, protecting personal data through anonymized digital profiles tied to badge IDs.

AMP Global Strategies — A Woman-Owned Small Business delivering communication systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and consulting services across government, business, healthcare, education, and first responder communities worldwide.

Safeware — A trusted national leader in protective safety equipment and first responder solutions since 1979, serving law enforcement, fire, EMS, education, and government through national cooperative contracts including GSA.

Academic and Institutional Partners

Sam Houston State University — Through the Center for Assessment, Research, and Educational Safety (CARES) and the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT), SHSU bridges research, policy, education, and real-world response readiness at the national level.

Amazon Business — Providing procurement and supply chain infrastructure that enables ASPP’s solutions to reach organizations of every size efficiently and affordably.

Axis Communications — A global leader in network video, access control, and audio solutions. ASPP has presented the PRO Model™ through Axis to U.S. government agencies, advancing the integration of physical security technology with prevention-first strategy.

Everbridge — The global leader in critical event management and mass notification, ensuring that when prevention requires communication, every person in every location gets the right information at exactly the right moment.

Nonprofit and Community Partners

ASHER 360 — A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that embeds veteran-led, ASHER-qualified professionals into schools, hospitals, houses of worship, businesses, and high-risk environments. ASHER 360 focuses on community trust, affordability, and the four pillars of Prevention, Response, Recovery, and Resilience.

National Violence Prevention Hotline — (888) 664-6652 — A confidential, compassionate resource for individuals struggling with violent thoughts and for families worried about concerning behavior. The NVPH fills the critical gap between silence and law enforcement — giving communities a safe path to ask for help before violence occurs.

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation — Arlington, Texas. ASPP is honored to serve as an Inspiration Member of this national beacon of courage, sacrifice, and citizenship. The Museum’s values, Courage, Sacrifice, Commitment, Integrity, Citizenship, and Patriotism are the same values that guide every prevention effort ASPP undertakes.

Counterterrorism and Intelligence Partners

Brig Barker — Quantum Solutions Group — An internationally recognized counterterrorism expert and retired FBI Special Agent who led operations against Al-Qaeda and ISIS across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Former Senior Advisor to DoD Special Operations Command. Author of The Dark Trajectory of Jihad. Brig brings the counterterrorism intelligence perspective that elevates ASPP’s threat assessment capability to a global standard.

800 Years of Experience — In Service of One Mission

Behind every company listed here, behind every credential, behind every technology and every training program, are real people. People who have stood on the front lines of crisis. Who have served communities around the world. Who have carried the weight of decisions that saved lives.

Their collective experience is not about prestige. It is about purpose.

Together, this community shares one mission: to change the outcome before tragedy occurs. To elevate prevention over reaction. To empower communities, protect the vulnerable, and build a safer future where no family ever has to say the words they never thought they would say.

If your organization is ready to move from hoping the worst never happens to building the infrastructure that makes it impossible, the ASPP Community of Experts is ready to help you build it.

800+
Years of combined expert experience
30+
Partner companies in the network
430
Experts across 28 states and 4 countries
ONE
Mission — #NEVERHERE™

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Chris Grollnek is the nation’s leading active shooter prevention expert and Google’s #1 ranked authority on active shooter prevention.
The PRO Model™ has been adopted by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Defense.

This content is educational in nature and intended to empower communities, organizations, and families through awareness, hope, and evidence-based prevention training.


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Chris Grollnek, M.S. is the nation's leading active shooter prevention expert and Google's #1 ranked authority on the phenomenon of active shooters. A former U.S. Marine and retired police detective, Chris survived a real-time active shooter event in 2010 — an experience that redirected his postgraduate studies and launched a mission that has never stopped. He is the founder of Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC and creator of the DOJ and DOD adopted PRO Model™ — Prevention. Response. Options. He has testified before the U.S. Senate and Congress, consulted for three U.S. Presidents, briefed the Under Secretary of Defense, and delivered the national active shooter prevention standard to all 115,000 U.S. Department of Justice personnel. He has been called upon by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. and serves as a consultant to the Mackenzie Institute. Featured in Time Magazine, BBC, CNN, Fox News, Russia Today, France 24, and every major U.S. network. Keynote speaker at the World Police Summit in Dubai. Expert witness in Parkland and multiple federal cases. Author of the national standard. Champion of #NEVERHERE™ — the destination where active shooter violence is prevented before it ever starts. aspppro.com

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