
CIS Trains European Parliament Security Professionals
On 23 September, 16 security professionals from the European Parliament joined the ranks our global community of Anti-Terrorism Officer program graduates. The program was presented
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The CIS Team / Craig Gundry
Craig is our Vice President of Special Projects and a world-recognized expert on managing risks of mass homicide. During his tenure with CIS, Craig served as the architect of many of the company’s unique risk management programs including the Guardian SafeSchool Program®, Anti-Terrorism Officer Division, and Guardian SafeWorkplace Program.
As a consultant, Craig has provided expert assistance to a diverse range of schools, corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Examples of his clients include American Automobile Association, Carpenter Technology Corp, CF Industries, Corinthia Hotels, European Central Bank, European Commission, European External Action Service, Florida Blue/GuideWell, Northrop Grumman, TECO Energy, U.S. Department of Justice, and U.S. DoD.
Craig is an expert witness on school security, active shooter preparation, physical security, risk management, and emergency management. He was also a technical committee member for the revision of ASIS International’s WVPI-2020/AA, Workplace Violence and Active Assailant – Prevention, Intervention, and Response Standard.
Craig is a columnist for Workplace Violence Today magazine and author of numerous articles on security topics. He also provides expert commentary on school security, terrorism, and workplace violence issues for news media organizations including Al-Jazeera, BBC, CNN, NewsNation, USA Today, and every news outlet in West Florida.
Craig is the lead instructor for the S2 Institute’s Anti-Terrorism Officer course and advanced seminars on security risk assessment, active shooter preparations, physical security, and emergency response planning. His previous students include over 5,000 security and public safety professionals from over 50 nations. He also lectures on security topics for John Jay College of Criminal Justice and presents PSP® exam preparation courses for ASIS International. Craig is also a TEDx presenter and frequent speaker at conferences worldwide on topics related to terrorism and mass homicide.
Craig is a board-certified Physical Security Professional® (PSP) through ASIS International and possesses additional certifications including Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO®), Certified Protection Specialist (CPS), Certified in Homeland Security Level-III, and Kirkpatrick Partners Bronze Certification.
CIS Trains European Parliament Security Professionals
On 23 September, 16 security professionals from the European Parliament joined the ranks our global community of Anti-Terrorism Officer program graduates. The program was presented
School Safety & Security for Parents
Are you one of the many parents today wondering about the safety of your child’s school? If so, the following video was made specifically for
Attorneyatwork Interviews CIS about Security Matters and The Legal Profession
In response to recent increases in violence against legal professionals, lawyer and writer Ruth Carter interviewed CIS VP Craig Gundry about the threat landscape associated
Facility Preparation and The Active Shooter Threat Webinar
Thanks to all who attended yesterday’s webinar, Facility Preparation & The Active Shooter Threat. We hope you got some useful information from the program. Following
Upcoming Webinar : Facility Preparation and The Active Shooter Threat
On Tuesday, 18 May 2021, Critical Intervention Services and Workplace Violence Today magazine will host a free 90-minute webinar on facility security planning and preparation
Protecting Facilities Against Violent Intrusion Webinar
Thanks to all who attended the our recent Protecting Facilities Against Violent Intrusion webinar. We were delighted to by both the amazing turnout (over 500
CIS Assists United Women Singapore’s GenSafe Workplaces Program
On January 19, S2 had the honor of participating as speakers for United Women Singapore’s GenSafe Workplaces program. The one-hour program was designed to educate
ABC News Interviews CIS about Security Readiness & Biden’s Inauguration
Following the aftermath of the Capitol Hill riot, CIS provided expert commentary for a number of Florida news agencies on security failures and preparations for
ABC7 News Interviews CIS about The Capitol Hill Riot
ABC7’s Jacqueline Matter interviews CIS security consultant Craig Gundry about security failures at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 riot and protective strategies for
Barrier Delay Measures and The Double Edged Sword
While assisting a reporter after the Uvalde shooting, a question was posed that maybe warrants some discussion. During the interview, I described some examples of
Safe Rooms, Classroom Security, & The Active Shooter
One of the most common problems we encounter in our work as security consultants is the absence of safe rooms and secure classrooms capable of
The Capitol Hill Riot: A Case Study in Securing Buildings Against Violent Intrusion
Like many people, I watched the riot at the US Capitol on 6 January unfold live through reporting on TV. And as most, I was
The following article is provided as a technical reference to assist architects and security professionals in applying forced entry standards and/or evaluating the vulnerability of
Anti-Personnel Barrier Materials and Construction
The following article is provided as a design guide and technical reference to assist architects and security professionals in specifying new construction and/or evaluating the
Egress Design and The Active Shooter Threat (Pt. 10)
Egress planning is often regarded as a life safety matter with influence on security, but otherwise a discipline independent from physical protection. However, when preparing
Considerations for Designing Active Shooter Protection Measures (Pt. 4)
Parts 1 and 3 of this series surveyed important principles of physical security and facility preparation for mitigating the consequences of active shooter attacks. Although
Facility Preparation for Active Shooter Attacks: Key Objectives (Pt. 3)
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how the integration of detection, delay, and response functions influences the overall performance of physical security. In
Design Basis Threat and The Active Shooter (Pt. 2)
Who exactly are we trying to protect ourselves against when we use the term “active shooter?” For many, the answer to this question seems obvious—a
Physical Security Design and The Active Shooter (Pt. 1)
When many people think of physical security, the first ideas that come to mind are things like locks, alarm systems, screening with metal detectors, CCTV,
Facility Preparation and The Active Shooter Threat (Main Article)
Comprehensive risk management programs employ a multi-layered approach to reducing the risk of active shooter violence. Issues such as threat recognition and assessment, reinforcement of
Ballistic Resistance Standards
The following article is provided as a technical reference to assist architects and security professionals in interpreting bullet-resistance standards and/or evaluating the vulnerability of existing
Mass Homicide in Schools: The Risk in Perspective
When teaching security planning workshops for school leaders, I find it valuable to begin the presentation with a brief discussion to put the risk of
Active Shooter Planning for City & County Managers
In response to the May 2019 mass shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, CIS consultants were invited by the Florida City and County Manager’s
School Security Training Webinar for Independent School Leaders
The following series of school security training videos is produced as a webinar edition of the one-day Integrated Security Planning for School Administrators (ISPSA) seminar
The School Security Plan: A Holistic Approach
Effective school security plans begin with a strategy. To most, this sounds like an obvious point. However, some of the most common problems I encounter
Risk Management & Workplace Violence
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III Workplace Violence: The Risk in Perspective By comparison to many other security risks, workplace violence incidents are low-moderate
The MSDHS Commission Report – A Security Expert’s Critique (1/2)
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III On 02 January 2019, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) Public Safety Commission released its initial report
The MSDHS Commission Report – A Security Expert’s Critique (2/2)
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III Part One of this article surveyed concerns expressed by Critical Intervention Services regarding school ‘target hardening’ measures proposed
Assault weapons bans, armed teachers, and other school security “magic solutions”
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III Like the film Ground Hog Day, every time an act of mass violence captures the public’s attention we
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