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Experts in active shooter response and physical security for an increasingly dangerous world.
“Leaving a Defend Systems training makes me more aware of my surroundings and gives me confidence that I can be an asset in an emergency. Their expertise, knowledge, and experience trained me to take appropriate action and not panic when faced with a threatening situation. Knowing that I could be the difference in a life-or-death situation is essential as a school employee. Brink and his team are the best at showing you how to make that difference." - Pamula Parks, St. Bernard Academy
Active Shooter Response TrainingSchools
& Campuses
Faculty and staff have been entrusted with the most precious gift a parent can receive, our children. Our team conducts a complete and thorough threat assessment and site survey to create a custom and detailed training program. We will then work to educate, train, and empower staff members on all recommended protocols to keep everyone safe and secure.
Active Shooter Response TrainingBusiness & Corporate Industries
Do you have the proper countermeasures in place to deter criminals or prevent access to your facility at your place of work? Do you and your employees know what to do in active shooter situations? Let us assess your location and create a training plan for your business associates. Our training team will empower your staff with security measures to be prepared for any emergency situation.
Active Shooter Response Training
Houses of Worship
It is no secret that deadly force incidents at houses of worship are on the rise across the country. It is crucial for the safety and health of your church support staff and members of your congregation to have plans in place to address intruder threats and emergency medical situations. We can assess your building's current security and train your staff with a detailed plan to ensure that everyone who attends church is safe to worship as they please.
Physical Security Consulting and Design
Venues
At Defend Systems, we provide customized security consulting and training for concert venues, music tours, sporting arenas, and large-scale live events. From artist protection to crowd safety, our mission is to ensure that everyone can experience live entertainment without fear.
Physical Security Consulting and Design
Home & Family
At Defend Systems, we understand that no two families or homes are alike. That’s why our residential security services are fully customized to each client’s unique needs.
Physical Security Consulting and Design
New Construction
As crime and violence continue to rise, more business owners and homeowners are taking steps to secure their properties. The smartest and most cost-effective time to do this is during planning and construction of a new building.
Emergency Operations Plans
Emergencies of all types can strike at any time, and preparation is key to minimizing impact. Our Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) provide a comprehensive framework to guide organizations in effectively responding to a wide range of potential threats.
Security Vulnerability Assessments
The first step in securing your organization is understanding its vulnerabilities. Our Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs) identify potential weaknesses in your physical security, technology, and procedures, providing actionable insights to enhance your safety measures.
Keynote Speaking
Brink Fidler is a frequently booked public speaker on the topic of active shooter events and organizational response. With nearly two decades of law enforcement experience in Nashville, TN, culminating in his role as Director of the Drug Task Force, he has developed a deep and unique expertise in high-risk tactical operations and real-world physical security.
Medical Training
TECC focuses on and provides guidelines for managing trauma in the civilian tactical or hazardous environment. This two-day course takes an all-hazard approach to providing care outside the normal operating conditions of most EMS agencies, such as responding to a mass casualty or active shooter event.

“As the director of an early childhood program, health and safety is a high priority, especially given America’s gun violence epidemic. We are grateful for the work of Brink Fidler and Defend Systems. They assessed our existing emergency plan and gave us thoughtful recommendations for security upgrades. ”
Cindy Ligon
Director of Early Childhood Education
McKendree United Methodist Church

Defend Systems has been invaluable to our organization. They helped us identify security issues and consulted with us on how to create and implement (if ever necessary) an emergency plan that keeps everyone as safe as possible. When we began planning our move to our current facility, they helped us by identifying areas that needed to be more secure and suggested ways to make it happen. They not only consulted with us, but also provided training for staff members.
Melanie Anderson
Director of Education
High Hopes Development Center

“Thanks so much for your excellent work which will help us provide better security for the residents and associates at Villa Maria Manor and Mary, Queen of Angels. I believe your approach to this challenge shows your experience and is unlike what we learned from other resources. You offered practical solutions that will help us convey that we are not a soft target. It feels good to be acting proactively to make it difficult for those who would do us harm. Great job!”
David Glascoe
Executive Director
Mary, Queen of Angels, Assisted Living Community
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