The Value of Training – ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning True Security Design

May 2, 2019

An effective Threat Vulnerability Risk Assessment (TVRA) is the first step in developing a valuable school security program, identifying the security risks a particular school faces and ensures that a physical security program is designed to combat those risks, providing a roadmap that can be used to refine or develop a properly integrated safety and security program. (Courtesy of True Security Design)

By Joseph Pangaro, CPM, CSO

True Security Design, recently recognized as the 2018 Gold Award Winner of the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program for Best Risk Analysis Methodology, is a provider of dynamic, “Best Practices”, based training programs for schools, business, religious facilities and the law enforcement communities.

All of our programs are designed to provide our attendees with information, concepts and skills that they can use in the real world, while conducting their job duties.

To accomplish this, we use highly experienced instructors for all of the topics we offer, this provides the attendees with a valuable resource and insight into the subject matter.

(Hear from Joseph Pangaro directly, covered by FiOS 1 in an Active Shooter Training where attendees were taught how to respond to this life-threatening situation. Courtesy of FiOS 1 News, True Security Design and YouTube. Posted on May 1, 2019.)

It is our belief that if a training program does not help the attendee to increase or enhance their skills and abilities then the program does not offer value, which is why we go above and beyond to provide that value.

We also use “Role Players” in as many of our programs as possible.

The use of role players provides attendees with an opportunity to use the skills taught in the programs in realistic scenarios.

This element adds tremendous value to attendees of a training program in that they can experience the dynamics of an investigation and the stress of interactions where the training is used in real investigations or events.

Our law enforcement officers deserve the best training possible so they can provide the best possible service to our communities.

Police work is a dangerous profession, but one that is vital to the well being of every American.

(FiOS 1 also stopped by for a Street Gang Recognition and Identification course where attendees learned how to recognize and identify a street gang member through learning gang history, tattoos, hand signs, colors and more. Courtesy of FiOS 1 News, True Security Design and YouTube. Posted on May 1, 2019.)

Our training classes use very experienced patrol officers, detectives, investigators and ranking officers that have actually done the things they teach about so they can pass on their experience to our police officer attendees; experience is one of the most important aspects of any training program and one we feature in all of our programs.

We are dedicated to helping every police officer that comes to our training programs be the best officer they can be as they serve their communities.

True Security Design teaches today’s modern professionals’ vital skills through courses designed to engage and empower its participants. The goal is to transform security training from the tiresome requirement it has too often become into engaging and productive learning through interactive sessions and real-life, role-playing exercises. (Courtesy of True Security Design)

We have provided training to hundreds of police agencies and thousands of police officers and they have been rated as “excellent” by over 99% of the students we have had the privilege to have in our classes.

The feedback we get from the agency leadership; the chiefs and captains has been equally appreciative.

It is this same dedication to excellence that we infuse into all the training programs we provide for the schools and business communities as well.

Every aspect of human interaction can be enhanced by training; making that training interesting, compelling and filled with value is the hallmark of great training. True Security Design is dedicated to this principle.

When working with the schools and businesses we understand the differences in the needs each of these groups need.

A school has to be a warm and welcoming place for the kids to learn and grow, they also have to be safe and secure, so no one has to deal with fear while trying to learn.

Our business partners have unique safety and security needs as well.

Effective security starts with clear understanding of your vulnerabilities, and True Security Design can help you gauge your strengths and weaknesses in a wide variety of scenarios.

There is a constant flow of people and materials coming and going in our workplaces and they have to be accommodating and open so the employees can create and interact with their customers and clients, but our businesses also have to be ready to respond to violence and keep everyone safe.

Our training programs recognize these unique factors because our instructors have worked in the real world, they have the experience to relate to the people who have to use these spaces, and this helps them offer real life solutions they can use every day.

Keeping people safe and secure is no longer an option, it is responsibility of every school and business, just as having the most highly trained professional police officers is no longer an option.

True Security Design is a partner all of these groups can count on to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.

True Security Design Takes Gold in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

True Security Design

Best Risk Analysis Methodology
Threat Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for K12 Schools

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.

William "Bill" Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Boston Police Department (BPD) and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), will speak at the 2019 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East 2019, on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (Courtesy of Teneo Risk) — Bill Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Boston Police Department (BPD) and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), will speak at the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC East 2019, on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (Courtesy of Teneo Risk)

The 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program drew an overwhelming response from industry leaders with a record high number of corporate and government nominations received, as well as record breaking ‘ASTORS’ Presentation Luncheon Attendees, with top firms trying to register for the exclusive high – end luncheon and networking opportunity – right up to the event kickoff on Wednesday afternoon, at the ISC East registration!

Over 130 distinguished guests representing National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms, gathered from across North America, Europe and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

The Department of Homeland Security
The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
Argonne National Laboratory
The Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Justice
The Security Exchange Commission Office of Personnel Management
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Viasat, Hanwha Techwin, Lenel, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Verint, Canon U.S.A., BriefCam, Pivot3, Milestone Systems, Allied Universal, Ameristar Perimeter Security and More!

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

The 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, and Royal Holdings Technologies.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland SecurityAwards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Access Control/ Identification	Personal/Protective Equipment	Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism
Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System	Interagency Interdiction Operation	Cloud Computing/Storage Solution
Facial/IRIS Recognition	Body Worn Video Product	Cyber Security
Video Surveillance/VMS	Mobile Technology	Anti-Malware
Audio Analytics	Disaster Preparedness	ID Management
Thermal/Infrared Camera	Mass Notification System	Fire & Safety
Metal/Weapon Detection	Rescue Operations	Critical Infrastructure
License Plate Recognition	Detection Products	And Many Others!

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

2018 Champions Edition

See the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Champions Edition – ‘Best Products of 2018 ‘ Year in Review’ for in-depth coverage of the outstanding products and services of firms receiving American Security Today’s 2018‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards.’

Enter Early to Maximize Media Coverage of your Products and Services at Kickoff, and Get the Recognition Your Organization Deserves!

And be sure to Register Early for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East 2019 to ensure your place at this limited- space event!

Jonathan Antar, (at left), COO and Joseph Pangaro, CEO of True Security Design accepting the company’s 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award at ISC East

Why the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program?

American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’

Why American Security Today?

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 70,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.

The old traditional security marketplace has been covered by a host of security publications that have changed little over many years.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that provides our readers with solutions to their challenges.

Our Editorial staff provides a full plate of topics for our AST monthly digital editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts.

The editorial calendar and AST’s high drawing website features 23 different Technology and Marketing Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities and Emergency Response among others.

These sectors are part of the new integration, where these major applications communicate with one another in a variety of solutions to protect our cities and critical infrastructure.

AST has Expanded readership into vital Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other Potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – enticing targets for extremist or lone wolf attacks due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

A leading school security consulting and training firm, True Security Design is at the forefront of delivering live action role-play training simulations and classroom-based instruction to better prepare school staff in an emergency.

The company’s training curriculum and Threat Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (TVRA’s) are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and municipalities, utilities, healthcare facilities, school districts and leading universities to mitigate risk while protecting people and properties.

For further information on Threat Vulnerability and Risk Assessments, visit the company website at www.truesecuritydesign.com or call 631-675-2285.