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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™


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By Chris Grollnek, Active Shooter Expert ·
Chairman of the Board and Founding Principal, 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, 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 Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters, presented to the 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 P.R.O. Model™ was built around a community, and why that community is what sets it apart.

The Framework That Holds It Together

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

P.R.O. 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 of the Board and Founding Principal
Creator of the P.R.O. Model™ and an active shooter expert with firsthand on-scene experience in an active shooter incident. Former U.S. Marine and retired police detective corporal. He leads the Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC (ASPP™). The P.R.O. Model™ was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice as “A” national standard for the Assistant United States Attorneys and across the department’s 115,000 personnel (2022 to 2025 and 2026 to 2030), and is in use at some installations and commands across the Department of Defense. Chris has been called upon by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a bipartisan policy research institution in Washington, D.C., to provide insight to senior U.S. government executives and Ph.D.-level analysts on active shooter prevention and domestic terrorism, and he serves as a consultant to the Mackenzie Institute, a Canadian research organization focused on terrorism, political violence, and organized crime.

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 a specialized active shooter prevention network of 30 companies, 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 P.R.O. Model™ framework.

TBR Consulting LLC. National-level crisis management expertise combined with hands-on operational experience. TBR designs critical incident exercises, crafts emergency plans, and builds 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.

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 bring that simulation capability to 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. 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 stands apart. The technology integrated into the P.R.O. Model™ brings prevention and response capability that exists today, 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 drone-based response system combining computer vision, autonomous flight, and 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 detects and locates 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. A provider of security management and access control solutions deployed at thousands of sites worldwide. IMRON’s open platform integrates with a wide range of access control systems, providing the physical security infrastructure prevention requires.

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

Garrett’s trade show loop: the Paragon® walk-through and the Guide hand-held, shared at Garrett’s request. Read our post on the loop.

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. With its Facial-Authentication-as-a-Service model, 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 national supplier of 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 our solutions to reach organizations of every size efficiently and affordably.

Axis Communications. A global provider of network video, access control, and audio solutions. We have presented the P.R.O. Model™ through Axis to U.S. government agencies, advancing the integration of physical security technology with prevention-first strategy.

Everbridge. A global provider of 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 we undertake.

Counterterrorism and Intelligence Partners

Brig Barker, Quantum Solutions Group. A 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 to our threat assessment capability.

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 changes the outcome, the ASPP™ Community of Experts is ready to help you build it.

800+
Years of combined expert experience
30+
Partner companies in the network
28
States, plus 4 countries, in the network
ONE
Mission: #NEVERHERE™

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Recent stage. Our Chairman of the Board and Founding Principal, Chris Grollnek, took the P.R.O. Model™ to the Allied Universal speaker stage at GSX 2026 in Atlanta on September 15, 2026, alongside Major General William J. Walker (Ret.), the company’s Chief Security Officer. Read the recap: Allied Universal GSX 2026: ASPP™ on the Speaker Stage.

P.R.O. Model™ and #NEVERHERE™ are trademarks of Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Chris Grollnek, active shooter expert, is the creator of the P.R.O. Model™.
The P.R.O. Model™ was selected by the Department of Justice as “A” national standard for the Assistant United States Attorneys and across the department, and is in use at some installations and commands across the 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., active shooter expert, is the creator of the P.R.O. Model™, Prevention. Response. Options., selected by the Department of Justice as "A" national standard for the Assistant United States Attorneys and across the department's 115,000 personnel, and in use at some installations and commands across the Department of Defense. Former U.S. Marine and retired police detective corporal, Chris has firsthand on-scene experience in a 2010 active shooter incident, an experience that redirected his postgraduate studies and launched a mission that has never stopped. He is the Chairman of the Board and Founding Principal of Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC (ASPP™). He has testified before the U.S. Senate and Congress, briefed the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters, and has been called upon by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. He serves as a consultant to the Mackenzie Institute. Featured in Time Magazine, BBC, CNN, Fox News, Russia Today, France 24 and other major U.S. networks. Keynote speaker at the World Police Summit in Dubai. Expert witness in multiple cases for victims' families. Champion of #NEVERHERE™, the destination where active shooter violence is prevented before it ever starts. aspppro.com

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