Secured

In a recent segment of "Secured," hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive shed light on a troubling reality facing the Border Patrol. The hosts recounted their experience working with the agency, revealing a critical lack of resources that left them deeply unsettled. Matranga vividly described arriving at a major Border Patrol office and witnessing a scene more reminiscent of a junkyard than a govern...

In a recent episode of "Secured" with hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive, the conversation revolved around the evolution of safety systems in schools. The discussion highlighted the simplicity of understanding effective systems, using Buc-ee's gas stations' success, known for their clean restrooms, as an analogy for consistency and excellence. Matranga and Monsive emphasized the importance of co...

In a recent episode of Secured , host Mike Matranga and guest Izzy Fried of Fox2Sierra discussed the critical need for practical and effective school security solutions. They emphasized that while tools like metal detectors can be beneficial, they shouldn't be viewed as standalone solutions that eliminate the need for ongoing situational awareness and comprehensive security processes. Fried noted...

In a recent episode of Secured , host Mike Matranga and guest Izzy Fried of Fox2Sierra discussed the critical need for practical and effective school security solutions. They emphasized that while tools like metal detectors can be beneficial, they shouldn't be viewed as standalone solutions that eliminate the need for ongoing situational awareness and comprehensive security processes. Fried noted...

In a recent episode of Secured , hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discussed the impact of U.S. foreign spending on domestic needs. They highlighted the $177 billion spent on the Ukraine war, noting that this money could have significantly addressed issues like homelessness in America. While supporting allies is important, they questioned the disproportionate U.S. contribution compared to Europ...

In a recent episode of Secured , host Mike Matranga and guest Izzy Fried delved into the importance of prioritizing school safety with American-made products. Fried, originally from New York and now based in Texas, shared the story behind the innovative ASSESS board, a ballistic dry erase board designed to provide mobile ballistic protection in schools and offices. Fried explained that the ASSESS...

In a recent episode of Secured , host Mike Matranga and guest Izzy Fried delved into the importance of prioritizing school safety with American-made products. Fried, originally from New York and now based in Texas, shared the story behind the innovative ASSESS board, a ballistic dry erase board designed to provide mobile ballistic protection in schools and offices. Fried explained that the ASSESS...

On a recent episode of Secured , Host Mike Matranga and Izzy Fried discussed a crucial issue in school safety: the misallocation of resources. While the fear of an active shooter is understandably traumatic, its probability is minuscule compared to other daily violent events on school campuses. Despite this, many companies focus on selling high-tech solutions for active shooter prevention. Technol...

In a recent episode of the Secured podcast , host Mike Matranga discussed the pressing issue of K-12 security with Izzy Fried, CEO of Fox2Sierra . The conversation highlighted a crucial shift needed in how schools approach safety, emphasizing the importance of foundational training over reliance on advanced technology. Matranga expressed his frustration with the current focus on active shooter sce...

In a recent episode of the Secured podcast , host Mike Matranga discussed the pressing issue of K-12 security with Izzy Fried, CEO of Fox2Sierra . The conversation highlighted a crucial shift needed in how schools approach safety, emphasizing the importance of foundational training over reliance on advanced technology. Matranga expressed his frustration with the current focus on active shooter sce...

In a recent episode of the Secured podcast , host Mike Matranga welcomed Izzy Fried, CEO of Fox2Sierra , for an insightful conversation about service, resilience, and the power of community. The episode highlighted Fried's remarkable journey from New York City to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and his experiences that shaped his commitment to public service. Fried, who grew up in New York City,...

In a recent episode of the Secured podcast , host Mike Matranga welcomed Izzy Fried, CEO of Fox2Sierra , for an insightful conversation about service, resilience, and the power of community. The episode highlighted Fried's remarkable journey from New York City to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and his experiences that shaped his commitment to public service. Fried, who grew up in New York City,...

On this episode of the Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive delve into the critical importance of effective communication systems in schools, highlighting the gaps and inefficiencies in current practices. Many schools lack the fundamental ability to initiate panic alarms from front desks, which historically could be done through hardwired intercom systems. These systems allowed an...

On this episode of the Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive delve into the critical importance of effective communication systems in schools, highlighting the gaps and inefficiencies in current practices. Many schools lack the fundamental ability to initiate panic alarms from front desks, which historically could be done through hardwired intercom systems. These systems allowed an...

On this episode of the Secured Podcast, Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive tackle the critical issue of school safety, emphasizing the necessity of proactive measures and the inadequacies of current reactive strategies. Matranga begins by reflecting on the Uvalde tragedy, wearing green Converse in memory of Matei Rodriguez. He stresses the importance of remembering the real victims and maintaining a c...

On this episode of the Secured Podcast, Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive tackle the critical issue of school safety, emphasizing the necessity of proactive measures and the inadequacies of current reactive strategies. Matranga begins by reflecting on the Uvalde tragedy, wearing green Converse in memory of Matei Rodriguez. He stresses the importance of remembering the real victims and maintaining a c...

On this episode of the Secured Podcast, Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discuss the pressing issues in the American justice system, emphasizing the need for accountability and common sense in gun laws and juvenile justice. Matranga criticizes the system for criminalizing kids for minor misbehaviors while failing to hold irresponsible gun-owning adults accountable. He highlights the need for federal...

On this episode of the Secured Podcast, Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discuss the pressing issues in the American justice system, emphasizing the need for accountability and common sense in gun laws and juvenile justice. Matranga criticizes the system for criminalizing kids for minor misbehaviors while failing to hold irresponsible gun-owning adults accountable. He highlights the need for federal...

On this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive dive into the tragic Uvalde school shooting, the limitations of current gunshot detection technology, and the future of school security measures. The Uvalde Tragedy and Preventative Measures Mike Matranga begins by addressing the Uvalde shooting, questioning whether a higher age requirement for gun ownership could have pr...

On this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive dive into the tragic Uvalde school shooting, the limitations of current gunshot detection technology, and the future of school security measures. The Uvalde Tragedy and Preventative Measures Mike Matranga begins by addressing the Uvalde shooting, questioning whether a higher age requirement for gun ownership could have pr...

On this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive delve into the pressing issues surrounding immigration and political accountability. The conversation opens with an acknowledgment of the dual nature of the immigration crisis as both a humanitarian and a national security issue. Matranga emphasizes that the humanitarian crisis at the border was largely self-created due t...

In this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive from ASAP Security Services dive into a candid discussion about political aspirations, leadership, and the current state of American politics. Mike Matranga expresses his desire to run for Congress, driven by a commitment to say what needs to be said and make impactful changes, even if it means serving just one term. Howe...

In this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive from ASAP Security Services dive into a candid discussion about political aspirations, leadership, and the current state of American politics. Mike Matranga expresses his desire to run for Congress, driven by a commitment to say what needs to be said and make impactful changes, even if it means serving just one term. Howe...

In a recent episode of the Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga from M6 Global Defense and Mike Monsive from ASAP Security Services discussed the complexities and challenges of immigration, particularly illegal immigration, and its impact on American communities. Rebranding the Podcast: A Broader Scope The episode began with a brief discussion on the podcast's rebranding from "SecureEd" to "Secure...

On a recent episode of the Secured Podcast, the hosts issued a bold challenge to the film and ballistics industry, including Armored One. They invited industry leaders to their 11,000-acre Texas ranch, complete with a range and lodging, for a transparent, practical demonstration. The test will involve quarter-inch plate glass, like typical storefront windows, with no gimmicks—just a single-sided f...