What to Do If There’s Civil Unrest: A Guide to Staying Safe in Uncertain Times

January 5, 2026 0 Comments 10 tags

In an increasingly unpredictable world, civil unrest can erupt with little warning. Whether it’s due to political demonstrations, economic instability, or social tensions, these events can quickly spiral into dangerous

Emergency Preparedness for Apartment Living: Stay Safe When Space Is Limited

September 1, 2025 0 Comments 14 tags

When you live in an apartment, emergency preparedness takes on unique challenges—limited space, shared walls, restricted access to certain equipment, and reliance on building infrastructure. Whether it’s a natural disaster,

The Issue with Run, Hide, Fight

November 4, 2024 0 Comments 10 tags

Photo Credit: Matry X Consulting The Run, Hide, Fight method was developed by the Department of Homeland Security in response to active shooter incidents (ASI) and providing a solution to

No-Fly Lists: Do They Work?

July 1, 2024 0 Comments 9 tags

What exactly is a no-fly list? Do they actually work to prevent crime and keep people safe? Or is it an ineffective option that’s only put in place to make

New Year, New Name

February 5, 2024 0 Comments 4 tags

With 2024 upon us, we’ve decided to change our name, revise our mission and vision statements, and update our values among other things. I’m going to take this time to

Travel Abroad: How to Stay Safe

January 1, 2024 0 Comments 6 tags

Photo Credit: USCCA I’m traveling abroad for business, leisure, a missions trip, etc. How do I stay safe when I’m visiting other countries?

How to Stay Safe Online

December 4, 2023 0 Comments 4 tags

With cybersecurity, identity theft and personal safety being a concern for many, I wanted to take this time to provide some tips to help you stay safe online.

Emergency Preparedness: Where Do I Start?

September 4, 2023 0 Comments 10 tags

Photo Credit: Healthier Workforce Center With September being National Preparedness Month, I’ve decided to discuss, well, emergency preparedness. It’s important to note that not every piece of information will be

How to Solve the Active Shooter Problem

February 6, 2023 0 Comments 8 tags

In this post, I’ll be discussing what an active shooter incident is and then provide some of my solutions to countering the issue so that these horrific incidents can be

What Does Our Brand Stand For?

November 7, 2022 0 Comments 8 tags

Along with our values and mission, as a brand, what does Brooks Defense Consultations stand for?