“Intuition is always right in at least two important ways: it is always in response to something, and it always has your best interest at heart.” This quote is from Gavin De Becker’s 1997 book The Gift of Fear. A long time favorite of mine, I often give away a copy during my talks on personal safety. I have seen this truth played out in my own life, as well as in others who share their stories with me. De Becker’s premise is that fear is actually a gift, meant to protect us and warn us of impending danger. We often brush these warnings aside, preferring to focus on the positive and not offend anyone, hoping that we are wrong. We rationalize that we are only being silly, paranoid, or that we are over-reacting. Continue reading Learning To Listen
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Dodgen Security Featured in Birmingham News
The Birmingham News wrote an article in July 2011 about the filming of our new robbery training video. We shot footage at the Farmers and Merchant Bank in Jacksonville, AL and the Cadence Bank in Trussville, AL. This production was the culmination of years of planning and researching, to include interviewing convicted bank robbers and survivors of robberies. It finally all came together in one 17-minute finished video, which was released in late 2011.
Examination of Workplace Violence: Recognize and Diffuse
At first, I assume the phone call I am receiving is to schedule employee training. It is soon apparent, however, that the caller is in somewhat of a panic. “We fired this guy and now he is threatening his former boss,” says the lady on the other end of the line. “Can you help us?” Continue reading Examination of Workplace Violence: Recognize and Diffuse