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January 2018 Edition
Volume 19
KGH specializes in training organizations to de-
velop a capable and confident workforce that can
recognize behavioral indicators of individuals
who may be on the pathway to violence.
The historical reliance on calling 9-1-1 and wait-
ing for first responders to arrive is no longer a
viable singular option.
First responders (law enforcement, fire, EMTs)
take, on average, 8 to 10 minutes to arrive to an
active threat scene.
That 8 to 10 minutes is an eternity if you are in
the pathway of an individual on a rampage.
Learn More about KGH’s Minor Visions Program” so it will fit
below video at top right.
Those crucial first minutes of the attack may well
determine who survives and who does not.
Often, by the time the first responders arrive at the
scene, the assailant will have already achieved
his or her objective and either committed suicide,
or staged for the final confrontation with law en-
forcement.
What this means is that the average citizen is
now the initial responder; that survivability from
a violent attack could depend on
the preparedness, confidence and
capabilities of one’s coworkers, em-
ployees, co-worshippers and or un-
til that time, strangers in public ven-
ues who have consciously prepared
for an event.
“We are educated by the kids who have already
translated Preparedness Without Paranoia™
into “Be Prepared Not Scared” and as one young
earnest learner very seriously informed me that
“Clever Beats Strong” when we were discuss-
ing what the fight piece, of the national run, hide,
fight model means to a ten-year old!”
“I think she is exactly right,” said Kier-
nan.
KGH has also been developing more in-depth
and specialized training at the organizational
level.
“We label our newest training “Corporate Triage”
which promotes psychological first-aid for the
KGH is continually adding research
to the PWP approach, such as their
Minor Visions program which focus-
es on our youngest and most vul-
nerable segment of the population.
“These kids will carry the lessons
learned in our training throughout
their lives,” says Dr. Kiernan, “and
capturing their worldview really en-
sures that the learning models are
accurate.”
“We obviate the presumption that a
singular training model suits all age
levels and learning styles.”
Dr. Kiernan discusses security with two young world changers
during the making of a video for kids by kids called Minor Vi-
sions on Security.
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