Description: In this episode, Brink and Tom break down recent events in the U.S., from the Ukrainian refugee stabbing on a train, to the Colorado school shooting, the Charlie Kirk attack, and a country club incident in New Hampshire. They discuss how these events reveal a troubling rise of evil in our country, shifts in societal behavior, and the importance of rapid response training. Learn practical ways to protect yourself and others.

Notes:

3:05 – Ukrainian refugee stabbing incident on a train and lack of help

4:30 – Societal shift post-COVID: fewer people willing to protect others

6:25 – Social proof: one person taking action can inspire others

7:15 – Most people don’t know bleeding control; Defend Systems courses include rapid response medical training

9:30 – Learning from threats: e.g., sit with your back to the wall on trains

10:00 – The country has a heart problem; evil is present

16:20 – Mass gathering attacks: Annunciation Catholic Church shooting and lessons on meeting force with force

18:15 – Ballistic laminate is costly; human monitoring and armed response are key

23:20 – Layered mitigation strategies are the best defense

25:00 – Security directors need input on building and planning decisions

28:15 – Evergreen High School shooting

30:40 – Prevent crises by caring and noticing people’s needs early

34:05 – Technology like motion cameras can detect threats early (Charlie Kirk event example)

42:30 – Always know multiple exits, even at weddings (New Hampshire country club incident)

44:50 – Rapid response medical training should be widely available, including in schools

46:10 – Real-life example: a tourniquet saved a Defend Systems client’s life after a mitre saw accident