SECURITY ACADEMY
Barry Blair
L4 assists businesses, government offices, schools, and communities in preparing for and responding to an active shooter incident. Because we know first-hand that when the clock is ticking, — lives are on the line.
With 35 years of experience in law enforcement and safety, Blair’s training approach is comprehensive and hands-on. As a retired Kentucky State Police Trooper who was a full-time SWAT member, he took part in over 650 operational deployments and missions. Through his 13 years as a Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy Instructor, he prepared law enforcement officers in active shooter response and rapid deployment techniques. In addition, he’s performed over 100 school security site assessments. Blair’s experience speaks volumes about his mission and commitment to educate others in preparedness, prevention, and response.
Training Director
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• Medal of Bravery
• Governor's Medal of Valor
• Master Trooper
• Over 20 official Letters of Commendation at the DOCJT - Professional Achievement Award (2015)
• Training & Instructor - Basic to Advanced SWAT, Hostage Rescue, Manual/Mechanical/Explosive Breaching, Advanced Counter Terrorism, Counter Drug Narco-Terrorism Personal Protection, Marksman Observer, Active Shooter/Killer Response
• Master Firearms Instructor - basic & advanced handgun, tactical handgun, shotgun, patrol rifle, tactical rifle, designated marksman, sniper/observer, and sub-machine gun.
• TL Training Lab Use of Force Simulation System Master Operator, Critical Infrastructure & Key Resource Asset Protection Technical Assistance (CAPTAP - Department of Homeland Security)
• Graduate of FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Command & Executive Leadership
• Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Instructor
• Disruptive Student Response Instructor
ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS
Gain the edge and skills necessary to respond to unexpected violent incidents. We combine mental awareness tools with hands-on scenario-based training. Learn life-saving self-defense tactics to reduce any threat to safety within your working environment.
SITE RISK ASSESSMENT
Know your risk with a comprehensive assessment of your facility to identify and mitigate any risk inside and outside. We combine elements of best practices from Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications, the Operationally Critical Threat, Asset and Vulnerability Evaluation (OCTAVE) security framework, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27000 series family of standards, as well as our own proprietary methods.
DEESCALATION TECHNIQUES
Receive the safest and most powerful verbal and physical intervention and de-escalation training for you and your facility utilizing the “Handle With Care” method. Reduce risk and prevent workplace violence or injury while working with children to elderly adults.
CERTIFIED BY
Ensure the safety and security of your business with our expert site risk assessments, conducted by a certified professional who meticulously identifies potential hazards and offers comprehensive solutions.
SITE RISK ASSESSMENT
VIOLENT INCIDENTS ARE ON THE RISE ACROSS THE NATION, TAKE PREVENTATIVE ACTION AND ENSURE SAFETY WITH L4’S TRAINING AND SECURE SOLUTIONS. LIVES ARE ON THE LINE.
ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
From protecting your workplace, organization or congregation - we tailor our training to your unique environment and risks.