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Ending The Story Of Active Shooter In America's Schools

A former homicide detective and SWAT officer, author Tom Czyz brings extensive experience from the world of active shootings, including independent investigations at over 60 school shootings since 2012.

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About The Author

Thomas Czyz

Revered As the Nations #1 Subject Expert in Active Shooter and K-12

Tom Czyz, a former homicide detective and SWAT officer, has responded to and investigated over 60 K-12 school shootings. With extensive experience in the world of active shootings, Tom brings unparalleled insight and expertise. Since 2012, he has independently investigated more than sixty school shootings, making him a leading authority on school security and active shooter response. His deep understanding and firsthand knowledge make this book a must-read for anyone committed to protecting our schools and ensuring the safety of our children.

“Every second counts in an active shooter situation; preparation is the key to survival.” ~ Tom Czyz

On December 14, 2012, our nation was devastated by the news that twenty first graders and six adults had been murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary. As a father, husband of an English teacher, active shooter expert, SWAT operator, and homicide detective, Tom Czyz realized he couldn’t protect his own family. Determined to protect America’s schools, he founded Armoured One LLC, a company dedicated to ending the story of active shooter incidents. He assembled a team of top active shooter experts from SWAT, military special forces, federal agents, and school staff to create a company that would save lives.

Since then, Tom and his team of investigators have responded to over sixty K-12 school shootings, including Sandy Hook, Parkland, Santa Fe, Uvalde, and Nashville. They produce debriefs and presentations from these investigations to educate school administrators, first responders, architects, and politicians on preventing and surviving active shooter attacks. Additionally, Tom founded ONE Training LLC, a company now led by a school teacher, which provides certified active shooter training courses for various school staff positions to empower them to save students’ lives during a shooting.

A testament to Armoured One and ONE Training’s success is when one of the schools they assisted was attacked. During this attack, no one was killed or injured except the attacker, proving that proper training, notification, technology, and product hardening can save lives. Armoured One is now known as America’s School Safety and Security Company. Tom currently serves as chairman of the board of the National Safety Security Protection Association, a non-profit that helps states create minimal standards for security, and as a special advisor for ZeroNow’s National Council of School Safety Directors.

Tom is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in active shooter attacks, school security, and motivational speaking. His work has been featured by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Forbes Magazine, HBO, Viewpoint, and numerous local, national, international, and global news outlets. He has presented across the globe to government officials and school associations for superintendents, school board members, facilities, and transportation. Tom has also collaborated with and trained local, state, and federal law enforcement. For over eleven years, he has worked tirelessly to protect America’s schools from active shooter attacks. His efforts have been acknowledged by school leaders, law enforcement, the FBI, government leaders, Fortune 500 business leaders, and, most importantly, the families of the lives he has helped save.

Tom Czyz is a pioneering force in advocating for legislative change to enhance school safety, mirroring historical efforts that transformed fire safety laws in schools and drawing from his extensive background in law enforcement and crisis management. His tireless campaigns aim to prioritize proactive measures against active shooters and foster a culture where prevention and preparedness are paramount.

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Publication Date: September 3, 2024
Author: Tom Czyz
Language: English
Print Length: 170 Pages
ISBN-13: 979-8891880436
Publisher: Advantage Media Group

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Staying One Step AheadEnding The Story Of Active Shooter In America's Schools

Columbine. Sandy Hook. Parkland. Uvalde. Like terrible deja vu, we see the same mistakes being made which lead to heartbreaking loss of life in America’s schools. While it seems like an unsolvable problem, what if there were actions you could take today to make your schools safer by staying one step ahead of the next shooting?

A former homicide detective and SWAT officer, author Tom Czyz brings extensive experience from the world of active shootings, including independent investigations at over sixty school shootings since 2012. In Staying One Step Ahead: Ending the Story of Active Shooter in America’s Schools, he shares the unvarnished truth about how schools and law enforcement can protect children and staff.

Inside, you’ll learn:

The myths and assumptions about school shootings
How to fix your policies and protocols
Best practices for training and physical security
How to respond in an incident
How we can improve recovery after an incident

Using the 2022 Uvalde school shooting as a primary case study, Czyz provides direct and detailed insights about the vulnerabilities schools need to consider, including recognizing bad policies, implementing proven training, and bolstering physical security.

In a world that feels out of control, Staying One Step Ahead shines a light into what schools and law enforcement can control to protect students by taking the right actions. Don’t count on the media or politicians to make the changes we need. You can start taking those actions now―to save lives and end the story of active shooter.

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★★★★★ 5/5

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While attending the 2022 NYSSFA Annual Conference in Saratoga, New York, I had the privilege of participating in the Uvalde Debrief session presented by Tom Czyz, a seasoned professional from Armoured. With a distinguished track record of leadership in relevant professions and associations, Tom brought forth a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the presentation, making it an invaluable experience. His session underscored the paramount importance of staying well-informed about current events to effectively address safety concerns in educational settings. Tom's insights not only resonated with the audience but also shed light on the indispensable need for consistent training and the implementation of proven safety measures in school environments. The presentation left a lasting impression on me, and I wholeheartedly advocate for making Tom's expertise widely accessible to all educational facilities.

Keith W. Watkins, CDF

Director of Facilities III New Rochelle, New York

I am delighted to provide this evaluation for Tom Czyz, who delivered an exceptional keynote on the critical topic of security in the business and academic world centered around physical security. Tom's presentation was not only informative but also engaging and thought-provoking. The delivery of the keynote was captivating from start to finish. Tom skillfully used a mix of visuals, real-world examples, and interactive elements to keep the audience engaged. His clear and confident speaking style made the content accessible, while Tom's enthusiasm for the subject matter was evident and infectious. The insights shared by Tom were highly relevant to current challenges and opportunities in the physical security spacel. Tom's discussion on how physical security helps save lives provided valuable perspective on how to address emerging threats and leverage new technologies effectively. The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the practical value of the information shared and not a dry eye in the room! We impact people's lives by what we do. An amazing message driven home by Tom. Tom demonstrated exceptional professionalism throughout the event. His preparation was evident, and he addressed questions and discussions with expertise and poise. The presentation was well-structured and adhered to the allotted time, making it a well-organized and smooth experience for all involved. In summary, Tom delivered a standout keynote that was both enlightening and inspiring. Tom's expertise in physical security was clear, and his ability to communicate complex ideas in a relatable manner was impressive. We are grateful for Tom's contribution to our sales kickoff and look forward to opportunities to engage with Tom again in the future. Thank you, Tom for an outstanding keynote that I dare say is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to experience. We are all better off because of what you do, thank you.

Maureen Perrelli

CRO, Brivo

Mr. Czyz was a keynote speaker at our annual conference with district leaders from across our state. The high-energy presentation was well-crafted, thought provoking and exceeded our expectations. The key leadership concepts and ideas presented should make a profound difference in the way district leaders lead their teams and plan for “the what if” during the coming year.

Vickie Cross

Executive Director | Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation former President

I want to thank you for the active shooter training we had today. After 12 years as a school-based administrator, I have sat through a lot of these – and this is the best debrief I have been in. Tom was able to balance levity with the serious material. And what I appreciate most is that the majority of action items he discussed were things we could implement as site-based leaders. Instead of ending feeling despondent and sad, I left with a list of ideas and notes that I will implement this school year. It was just really, really great today, and I am looking forward to the online training part. SO – thanks! ❤

Sarah Hembree

Principal Cobb Middle School

On behalf of the entire Louisiana Sheriffs Association and all attendees we would like to first thank Tom Czyz for presenting The Nashville Debrief at our 2024 Louisiana Sheriffs & Wardens Conference. We believe The Nashville Debrief is a presentation for anyone and everyone who is a stakeholder in school safety. Throughout the entire presentation there is no denying the love and compassion Tom has while speaking about the subject of school safety and security. The Nashville debrief was not Tom trying to sell or promote any of the products his company manufactures and sells. If you didn’t know beforehand that Tom owned a company that sold school safety products, you would have walked out of the presentation thinking the same. There are many times when vendors of certain products want to revolve their entire presentation around the product they sell which then turns the presentation into a sales pitch. Tom was extremely professional about keeping the two separate and not mentioning anything but the debrief. Tom was very engaging with the audience and owned the stage with his presence. Tom's delivery of the presentation will have you engaged the entire time. If school safety has not been at the top of your priority list it will be after you hear this presentation. Some quotes from the Sheriff's “That was the best presentation I have seen in reference to school safety” “That was the was one of the best keynote speakers I have heard at this conference” “Anyone and everyone who is in law enforcement needs to hear that presentation. We would recommend Tom and his presentation “The Nashville Debrief” to everyone!

Executive Director Mike Ranatza

Assistant Executive Director Gary Bennett

Executive Director Mike Ranatza

Assistant Executive Director Gary Bennett

Launched: September 3, 2024

"Every administrator responsible for a child's safety should read this book"

“This book is going to force you to reconsider your policies, your protocols, and your existing safety measures,” Czyz Writes. “It might make you realize you spent money on the wrong things. It might make you realize you haven’t spent enough on the right things. It will challenge your preconceptions and compel you to act.” (Spencer McLean, 9/3/2024 – View Article Here)

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