Breakdown of the Uvalde Shooting and Solutions for the Future

In this special episode, we break down the Uvalde shooting and discuss future effective mitigation strategies to protect our schools. 

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Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Monte Mohr :: Middle TN Real Estate and CRIME On The Rise

Nashville’s Real Estate market is one of the nation’s hottest at the moment. This has created higher home prices, more interest and an influx of people. While this is all well and good for our local economy, crime is also on the rise as a result.       

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In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Monte Mohr, a leader in the Nashville Real Estate Community who is optimistic but rightfully concerned with the political and ideological direction of Middle Tennessee.

A few things that came up:

-Back the Blue Tennessee

-The state of Nashville's real estate market

-3 areas where realtors need to concentrate for their security

-New agents are vulnerable

-If people would only use their powers for good

-The Devil's hands love idle time

-Criminal fears getting caught

-You have to be worried about the guy coming into your house at 1am because he knows you're home

-There's a big difference between getting a carry permit and winning a gunfight

- There is an uptick in people moving to rural areas and an interest in home/personal security and defense

- Preparing for at home survival

- Learn to be self-sufficient even in wound treatment

- We're a dependent society

- Being mask purgatory

- Let's think independently

Follow Monte:

www.tennesseedreamhomes.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Mitch Rossell :: Making Music After Las Vegas Compiled with COVID

In this remote episode from the Royal Range, Brink and Tom talk with Songwriter Mitch Rossell about the how the music industry has changed since the tragic events in October 2017 at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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A few things that came up:

-Mitch song writes for Garth Brooks

-Dealing with COVID in the music business

-Wrote "Ask me how I know", "Dive Bar"

-Las Vegas changed everything

-413 people were hit in Vegas, 86% survival rate

-Arenas are more of a controlled environment

-Festivals are open

-No amount of legislation that can fix heart problems

-You can't legislate evil

-Unexpected guilty pleasure music

Follow Mitch:

www.mitchrossell.com

@mitchrossell

Check out the Royal Range:

Royal Range USA

https://www.royalrangeusa.com/

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Phil Valentine :: Radio Hosts Need Security Detail Too

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with National Radio Host and Nashville Political Defender, Phil Valentine about some close calls he’s had with interesting people….some being a security risk.

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A few things that came up:

-Brink worked undercover in the crowd when Phil fought the State Income Tax

-People use Phil's driveway to hangout

-People are afraid that the riots are coming to their neighborhood

-Kyle Rittenhouse situation

-TN Serious Bodily Injury definition

-Former Nashville Police Chief Anderson: Short Order stand down, wanted to arrest people for violating mask mandate

-Mayor Cooper's twitter feed makes him tone-deaf

-Middle TN is seeing a spike in juvenile violent crime

-Radio host security detail

-ANTIFA being shipped into various locales

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Remembering 9/11...Protecting the First Lady, A Secret Service Story

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the importance of having a risk mitigation plan for your workplace, managers and employees with Charles Roselle, CEO of Trinity Risk Solutions.

Charles talks about his chilling experience with protecting then First Lady Bush while working in the Secret Service. His experience in the Secret Service led Charles to become a leader in corporate vulnerability and threat assessments.

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A few things that came up:

-Getting into the Secret Service

-Serving with Bush 2nd and Obama

-September 11th experience and protecting First Lady Laura Bush

-We learn our best lessons from tragedy

-Building a workplace of trust

-Modern workplaces are woefully unprepared

-Proactive approach and empowering your people is key

Connect with/follow Charles:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-roselle/

https://thetrinityrisksolutions.com/ 

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Pro Door Doctor Bill Yuss :: Your Garage Door is the Weakest Link

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the most glaring access point in your home, your garage door. Pro Door Doctor Bill Yuss joins the show to discuss the ways you can shore up the weakest point in your home or business. 

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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A few things that came up:

-Bill came from Chicago and saw various levels of break ins and crime that involved garage doors

-Many garage doors are thin and easily breached

-Magnetic gates are almost impenetrable (mag lock)

-Liftmaster MyQ app tells you what door is open

-Connections to Key by Amazon helps prevent porch pirating

Connect with/follow Bill Yuss:

www.prodoordoctor.com

@billyusslimited  

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Your Ring Doorbell is cute and all, BUT.....PART 2

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the various ways you can make your home or facility a harder target for would be criminals. 

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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 A few things that came up:

 Access control, who has true control?

Lighting can make your facility or home a softer or harder target

You have personal responsibility with whatever system you get

Complacency kills 

Most receive education from the manufacturer, DON'T DO THAT! 

Government and lowest bidder systems

Garage door is a major concern...pull cord  

 Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Your Ring Doorbell is cute and all, BUT.....PART 1

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the fallacy of just throwing cameras up onto a building. In this day and age, it takes a true security and defense strategy to adequately keep your property protected. 

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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A few things that came up:

Tom is tired of competing with prosumer systems

The Sam's Club system isn't what Sam's Club uses

Technology is not perfect and can and will fail

Considering battery backup systems, UPS systems

Power lag problems with generators

Camera placement is key

Arguing over megapixels

Mask wearing becoming a problem for ID'ing culprits

These aren't my pants" 

The difference between recognition and Identification 

Using digital PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom)

Figure out what your endgame is, what is the problem you're trying to solve

Hollywood movies, image enhancement?

Let the home systems be for the home

Power and communication is critical

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

So You're in the Middle of a Riot, Now What?

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about what to do if you’re in the middle of a mob scene.

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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A few things that came up:

Nashville going through COVID, Tornados, Riots, Protests

What to do when driving into an angry mob

Highway protests

Mob Mentality

21 foot rule.....

Don't put yourself into those situations if you can.

CHOP Zone murder

If you think this is only reserved for the cities, think again

BLM is a fundraising arm of the Dem party

HAVE A PLAN!!

Our society's mentality is stop and watch

 Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Randy Atlas :: False Senses of Situational Awareness

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Randy Atlas of Atlas Safety & Security Design, Inc the lack of situational awareness at many facilities and the false sense of security that a camera system with no strategy can create.

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A few things that came up:

Randy is a CPTED Expert - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

How Randy discovered his Architectural passion

Learned to ballroom dance

Working on a campus where Ted Bundy prowled

Turned his training into designing safer and more secure jails that looked more contemporary

Had to pivot to design shopping centers, hospitals, etc

Called by several attorneys to be an expert witness

Defending against MS-13

Ask did you Create, Promote and Allow an event to happen?

Frustration at lack of situational awareness

Tom attended one of Randy's classes, taught about problem seeking, not solving

Having a game plan for cameras and technology

What's the purpose of each camera location?

Who's going to monitor it?

Asking the right questions

Throwing money at the problem without a plan will only make you "feel" safer

COVID cases growing

How to provide services under the COVID situation

How to create architecturally "safe" environments for schools

Politics, Protests and Pandemics

Mass surface temperature scanning

The times are changing and we need to adapt

CPTED is a course of consequences

Lookout for the agendas

It's a dangerously developing world

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

The Layman's Home Defense System, Part 2

In this episode, Brink and Tom continue to talk about a step by step method to prevent your home from being an invasion or theft target and ways to defend it should someone breach it.

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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A few things that came up:

The racking of a shotgun is a universal sound

Using a laser or light to deter criminal activity

Downside of a shotgun is storage

Where to place a shotgun

Use a pistol to get to the shotgun

Training is essential

Remington 870

Short barrel shotgun with an 18" barrel

Brink is a Glock 19 guy

Rent weapons, and find the one that's right for you

If you don't have the ability to protect your home and family, then what?

The benefits of an AR system

TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING

How many steps to your kid's door/stairs?

GFGU

Working your floor plan

Lean-to lock for closet doors

Hotel security and defense

Defund the police???

Response times are 3 minutes as it stands

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www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Defund the POLICE?!?

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the latest initiatives to defund some of the Nation’s Police forces. The ramifications of these movements could very well prove to be disastrous.  

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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A few things that came up:

 Weren't we just heralding First Responders a few weeks ago?

George Floyd observations

Riots happening right after the arrest

There's just a bad element in some people

No one hates a bad cop more, than a good cop

Nashville billboard: Get 34 days vacation to become a cop

Cops are granted the two biggest responsibilities, the power to take someone's life and/or freedom

Civil War mentality

No police, what's that scenario?

Emotion will bring you to a problem, logic will fix it

Who wants to be a police officer now?

Education is in the same state

Community engagement needs to increase

The solution is training and equipping

Turn off your devices...

Have a media shutdown

Parlay app

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Can Cameras Really Detect Fever? - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 20

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the use of thermal imaging cameras to detect whether or not people with a fever are entering businesses and other facilities in the age of COVID-19.

A few things that came up:

How thermal imaging cameras work

They don’t detect fever, just high temps

How do they alert those using them?

What’s the reasonable expectation of privacy? If there are cameras, just about none.

Tragedy sometimes spurs the greatest innovations

How can drinking coffee affect temperature readings?

How the handheld devices work

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Martial Law Realities - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 16

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the realities of what is Martial Law, what you can expect and tips on how to navigate through it.

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:
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A few things that came up:

-What is Martial Law, really?

-It does take a village to get through tough times

-The leaders are within their rights to enact certain suspensions of liberties

-A community has the right to protect itself from an epidemic

-2 types of martial law

-Martial Law is more of a state issue

-Domestic disturbance calls might be up!

-Some interpretations say we're already under Martial Law

-So much hype on social media

-Don't push the envelope...band together and get this behind us

-Be nice to the people who have to be working during this and TIP


Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:
www.defendsystems.com
Follow Tom:
www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Home Security Mega Tips :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast Ep 9

Camera systems, doorbell cams, alarm monitoring...sure they’re good to have AFTER something happens in or to your home.

What about IF you’re home while something’s happening?

Brink and Tom break down some critical mega tips when it comes to lining up your home’s first line of defense. 

Listen to this episode, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

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Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. 

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients. 

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs. 

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners. 

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com