Podcast Recap: Staying A.L.I.V.E. During Active Shooter Incidents with Michael Julian

In a world where reports of violent attacks are broadcast across the U.S. on an almost daily basis, it isn’t difficult to imagine why many people feel unsafe clocking in to work every day. While security technology has rapidly advanced to combat threat actors in this arms race, many organizations are taking a more proactive approach. Active shooter training remains a crucial aspect of that preparation, though its inclusion isn’t enough on its own—organizations need to thoroughly examine their curriculum to ensure that as many of their people as possible know what to do to survive.

Host Steve Lasky, SecurityInfoWatch’s Editorial Director, joins Michael Julian, producer of "Down ‘n Dirty" and best-selling author of “10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter using A.L.I.V.E.,” in this recent episode of SecurityDNA. Together, they discuss the meat of the A.L.I.V.E. program, how to make the shift toward a workplace culture that keeps security in mind, and Julian’s own philosophy on the importance of implementing active shooter training the right way.

Julian: “We all have what it takes to survive and do what is necessary to help other people.”

As a 30-year veteran of the security industry, Michael Julian understands the foundations of an effective training program. From conducting behavioral threat assessments to surviving an active shooter situation to ensuring the protection of executives, employees, and assets, Julian has built a robust knowledge base to educate organizations across the country. His claim to fame, the A.L.I.V.E. active shooter training program, has been integrated into corporate security training courses across the globe.

Separate from Julian’s work in the security industry is his “Down ‘n Dirty” podcast, where he interviews individuals with inspiring stories from all walks of life. Through his production work, Julian hopes to “shine a light on the grit and resilience of the human spirit.”

Find this episode of SecurityDNA here.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Where some training initiatives fall flat for employees,
• What organizations need to do to ensure their active shooter training sticks,
• How the A.L.I.V.E. approach differs from traditional training models,
• And why an investment in security is also an investment in your team.