APB Consulting Solutions, LLC

10/23/2025

Our Survive Your Environment course is our most popular training option for workplaces and organizations. We offer the course in a 1-hour, 2-hour, and 4-hour block option. The creation of this course was inspired by the dozens of uninspiring active shooter/aggressor trainings that we witnessed, participated in, or heard about from our clients. From un-engaging, monotoned voiceover videos to flat out dangerous, bad advice; we haven't seen it all, but we've seen enough.

On several occasions around the country school districts, sheriff's departments, and private trainers have been sued for emotional distress or post-traumatic stress disorder after hyper-intense training sessions that involved simulation gun fire and unannounced drills. High levels of stress can impair cognitive function, attention, and memory retrieval.

People retain information better when the process combines reading, listening, discussing, and doing. We have built our course around all four of these learning processes to maximize the impact of the training on everyone. People also learn when their instruction communicative, professional, and calm. None of our training programs include simulation rounds, screaming, or surprise attacks.

Visit our website to contact us for more information and scheduling. We can provide a more detailed lesson breakdown and customizable options based on your needs.
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10/21/2025

Verbal de-escalation is an important skill for any individual to possess. Understanding the warning signs in behavior, body language, and tone, is the first step. Often there are several signs a situation is growing out of control or into a potentially dangerous conflict. While not all situations can be de-escalated it is important to control how you react to not the make the situation worse or more dangerous for others in the area. Below are phrases that you can use in your next heated conversation to let the upset individual know you're listening and trying to help.

Listening phrases
• Tell me more.
• I understand.
• Please continue.
• I’m here to listen.
• Would you say more about that?
• I would like to understand more about what’s happened.
• I would really like to hear your thoughts.
• Tell me why this is important to you.
• Is there anything else you would like me to know?

Acknowledging phrases
• This is what I’ve heard you say so far.
• What I’m hearing is . . .
• I appreciate you sharing this with me.
• I can see how much this has upset you.
• I can’t ever know exactly what that was like, but I can see how much it has affected you.
• That’s a difficult situation to be in.
• That’s upsetting to hear.
• I’m very sorry you’re upset by what’s happened.
• I’m very sorry that this has been your experience.
• I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Ending/transition phrases
Help move the conversation to a conclusion.
• I’m very sorry to interrupt, but I want to make sure I understand everything before it’s time to go.
• I feel like we’ve talked this out as much as it is productive to do so. So let’s wrap up.
• I don’t think we are going resolve this today. Let me think about what you’ve said, and I’ll get back in touch with you.
• You’ve given me a lot to think about. I would like to take some time to really think about it and digest what you’ve said.
• I’m grateful for your feedback. But it may take some time to resolve your situation. Can I get back to you?
• I’ve never thought about it that way. Let me talk to my [colleagues/my office manager] and see what [he/she/they] thinks.
• I may not be the best person to address your concerns. But I can find out who is.

Browse our three course bundle offer on our website and start developing invaluable skills today: https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/safetybundle

10/16/2025

We are excited to announce that we are launching a quarterly newsletter! We will be covering industry news and trends, client success stories, personal and professional safety training tips, and company updates.

Providing valuable educational resources for our clients is important to us. This newsletter will be an additional tool that current or potential clients can use to enhance their safety skillset.

Subscribe today before we launch on October 23rd https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/newsletters/apb-s-think-safe-newsletter/subscribe

10/14/2025

A large portion of this can be attributed to the healthcare and nursing professions. 88% of the nursing workforce is female. Nurses and those who work in the healthcare industry have one of the highest rates of workplace violence. Injuries and assaults contribute to nurses becoming burnt out and leaving the profession. Protecting staff should be the highest priority of any hospital or healthcare facility administrator.

Workplace violence also includes intimate partner violence that follows the victim to their job. We covered this topic in a recent post about the five types of workplace violence. Women make up 85% of intimate partner violence victims. Security infrastructure should not be introduced to protect only products and assets, it should be protecting the people in the building as well.

Regular training that covers how to keep the building secure, potential warning signs of violence in customers, clients, and co-workers, and how to respond to and report violence, all help reduce incidents of workplace violence.

Schedule a Facility Threat Assessment or learn more about our training options on our website: https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/facility-threat-assessments

10/09/2025

Last week, we completed our final training with UK Financial Credit Union. Over several weeks, we trained six UKFCU branches in our 1 hour Survive Your Environment (SYE) course. Their leadership team trained in our 2 hour SYE course option. Training for credit unions and banks can be difficult due to time constraints. Public facing businesses and organizations have to serve their costumers and clients during their hours of operations, which leaves little time for training.

UKFCU dedicated the time before they opened for business to give their employees invaluable safety skills that will help them identify potential threats and respond confidently. Investing in safety protects the lives of their employees and their customers.



Our 1 hour SYE course is 7 lessons, lecture based information sharing, two brief walkthroughs, with the majority focus of the course focusing on securing the environment in a short amount of time.



Our 2 hour includes everything in the 1 hour with the addition of 2 lessons. Additional focus areas include understanding the warning signs, quick glance situational assessments, and working in teams.



Our 4 hour SYE is what we recommend the most to our clients. It provides the highest value and education possible. It consists of 12 lessons with the additional lessons focusing on improvising weapons in the environment and the fighting the aggressor drill. The fighting the aggressor drill will help the employees work as a team to develop strategies to confront the trainer as an aggressor. The drill is a walkthrough. No simulation rounds, unannounced or surprise components.



APB Consulting Solutions' mission is to provide customizable options to help leaders guide their teams to the next level. We ensure our products and services are safe and effective and leave the best possible impact with today’s toughest challenges. Contact us today to build the safety plan and training course that meets your workplace's unique needs.



See more details on our Survive Your Environment course on our website and contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you. https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/survive-your-environment

10/07/2025

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See how the device works in real emergency response calls featured on our website. Order today directly from our site and protect your patients or loved ones today.
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10/02/2025

Are you prepared? Not all active aggressor/shooter response training is affective or impactful. APB's training courses give a comprehensive learning experience that provide individuals with intangible skill sets they can use in their workplace or their personal lives.



Our most popular course, Survive Your Environment, is available in 1 hour, 2 hour, or 4 hour sessions. These sessions consist of hands on drills, round table discussions with breakout groups, and expert lead lectures. Many training sessions that employees receive are completed individually, online, with no discussions or group reviews afterward.



Preventing violence before it happens and reacting to it when it does is a team effort. Our courses help build individual strengths and skills while teaching the importance of shared responsibility and working as a group.



Facility Threat Assessments are often the first step for our clients in their safety and security journey. In order to plan for threats an organization needs to know their vulnerabilities. This year we also introduced Pe*******on Exercises, or PenEx. During a penex, a member of our team will set a time and date with management or supervisors and then attempt to gain access to restricted areas of the building or to sensitive information using social engineering. Once staff discovers a tactic to be suspicious, and proper security protocols are initiated, that portion of the exercise stops. No tactics or techniques will be utilized that instill fear or panic, suggesting a law enforcement response.



For more information on our services or training courses browse our website and contact us today with any questions

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09/30/2025

Different types of workplace violence require different types of training, prevention methods, and response. Understanding how each form of violence can effect your business is the first step in mitigating them.

Not all businesses will be impacted by each form of violence depending on the operation and type of industry. However, each type should be covered in training and Emergency Action Planning. Employees should be able to identify each type and their associated threats. Clear reporting guidelines and systems should be in place that are appropriate for each form.

Each employee position or department will have different associated risks based on the tasks they perform. A warehouse worker will not have the same risks as a front desk secretary. Adaptable training sessions are vital for each role.

APB Consulting Solutions is here to guide your organization to the next level of safety. We believe that training equals survival. Our customizable training courses and sessions are available online and in-person to fight the individual and unique needs of your workplace. Don't wait until after a tragedy happens to start planning for the next one.

Contact us today to begin your security overhaul. https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/contact

09/26/2025

Over half of companies are leaving their employees vulnerable if an active aggressor entered their space. While not all mass shootings are motivated by a definable or reasonable grievance, many aggressors have at least one person they want to target.

Even if the aggressor is not an employee or client, intimate partner violence can lead to workplace violence if the offender feels that the easiest way to reach their intended victim is by showing up at the victim's workplace. Some aggressors will choose to harm other individuals who are not their intended target should they encounter any difficulty in finding them.

We saw a similar situation happen in New York City several weeks ago. The aggressor intended to harm individuals who worked in the National Football League office, became lost, and opened fire on an accounting office.

In a small office where the employees have known each other for years and get a long well, employees can feel like workplace violence is never something they need to worry about; but tragedy happen anywhere. External risks must be considered when developing emergency response plans and exercises.

Planning for external threats can include:
- Monitoring any threats or online comments about your workplace.
- Checking in with employees regularly and communicating that if they have any fears about their personal safety they should let HR or their manager know.
- Monitoring crime or online comments about the businesses and organizations around yours.
- Regularly performing active aggressor drills. Included drills that account for the threat starting inside different sections of the building and outside the building.

Protect your employees on all levels with regular training and proactive monitoring. APB is here to do the hard work for you. Browse our services and group courses (available online or in-person) and contact us today. https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/store

09/22/2025

No one is exempt from a bad day, but consistent 'bad days" could be a warning sign for something more sinister. It can be hard to know when to report behavior to management or seek help from authorities. Ignoring the signs could lead to a tragedy, but reporting a co-worker for one emotionally charged outburst may seem over-the-top. The difference normally lies in the number of outbursts, the willingness to apologize or seek help, and what kind of stress or event lead to the scene. Often these scenes of rage or depressive episodes are brought on by stressors.

Common stressors include:
-Financial hardships, like debt, foreclosure, loss of income
-Loss or grief, this could be a traditional loss like the death of a loved one or loss of relationships like break-ups or divorce
-Changes at work, this could mean they were passed on for promotions, being laid off or fired, persistent disagreements with co-workers

Many individuals who experience these stressors do not become violent or let their emotions effect the people they work with.

It is important to know that some acts of workplace violence occur with little to know warning signs. The timelines for warning signs to an actual violent event or threat have been over several years and some have been in just a week. Some violent offenders are able to mask their emotions until they are at their "snapping" point.

Knowing the signs and creating a communicative environment help mitigate the chances of concerning behavior going unnoticed. Click our page to see more warning signs that we covered in a post last week.

Consistent training ensures that all employees in any position understand their role in keeping the workplace safe. Once a year for 20 minutes to check off the safety training box on the to-do list is not an adequate solution.

For low-stress group trainings, head to our website. We offer interactive in-person training sessions that use no simulation gun fire or scare tactics to teach active aggressor safety. We also offer online training sessions for supplemental training throughout the year. Safety training and policy creation is an intimidating process for most. We have the expertise to check more than just a box off your to-do list.
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09/15/2025

Security cameras are not a security plan; they help catch criminals after the crime has happened. Mitigating the chances of violence occurring at the workplace is a multi dimension plan of action. One of the most important parts of stopping violence is understanding how to prevent it before it escalates into a tragedy.



Any workplace safety or active aggressor training that does not cover warning signs, stressors, and risk assessments is not covering all of the components of prevention.



These warning signs are not in a particular order of importance. An individual will likely not display all of these signs or could display only one to a few at a time over a series of weeks to months. There is no timeline that aggressors or unstable people follow.



If an employee is displaying concerning behavioral or emotional signs, fellow employees should have a chain of command and clear reporting process that has been communicated to them to ensure that action is taken. Documenting these reports, discussions had with the concerning individual, and any steps taken (recommended therapy, anger management, etc.), will help assess the risk the employee poses over time and help inform security and safety decisions.



We cover these topics and more in our Survive Your Environment course. To see the full training breakdown, head to our website. Contact us today with questions. https://www.apbconsultingsolutions.com/survive-your-environment

09/01/2025