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#130 After Dark- Protecting Yourself: Active Shooter Training with Jamie Gissel From Valor Threat Protection

June 09, 20251 min read

#130 Protecting Yourself: Active Shooter Training with Jamie Gissel From Valor Threat Protection

In this episode of the After Dark Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Gissel,

Jamie is an experienced law enforcement officer and 15-year SWAT veteran, he shares his journey from the field to his role in a specialized training unit and from his company, Valor Threat Protection.

We talk about active shooter training, its history and current prevention practices at both law enforcement and civilian levels.

Enjoy the show!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:43 Jamie's Job

11:43 The Concept Of Mindset

24:00 First Responder Training

35:06 The Reality Of Law Enforcement Training

42:38 Evolution Of Training

01:05:02 Active Shooter Response World

01:10:04 Drills in School Programs for Shootings

01:19:00 Training for Active Shooter Scenarios

01:30:21 Jamie's Advice for Colleagues

01:36:37 Jaime's Company Insights And Info

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