Tips, Tactics, and Tools Podcast

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about a step by step method to prevent your home from being an invasion or theft target and ways to defend it should someone breach it.    Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:     There is an uptick in crime   Tom has video footage showing kids casing high...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the latest initiatives to defund some of the Nation's Police forces. The ramifications of these movements could very well prove to be disastrous.       Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:     Weren't we just heralding First Responders a few weeks ag...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Scott Richardson with Haven Lock about the technological advancements that the Haven Lock has brought to the market for fortified home and business security.    Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:     Brink's story of testing Scott's haven lock produ...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Paul Marshall about the importance of getting a security plan in place BEFORE you need one. In this day and age, it's something to take very seriously.     Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:   www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:   The nature of a school campus is a city within a city...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Steve Sutton about the use of thermal imaging cameras to detect whether or not people with a fever are entering businesses and other facilities in the age of COVID-19.   As businesses and schools open back up, it may be an inconceivable task to assess temperatures on a one by one basis for fever as an indicator of a COVID-19 infection.   Many people have co...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the use of thermal imaging cameras to detect whether or not people with a fever are entering businesses and other facilities in the age of COVID-19.     Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:   How thermal imaging cameras work   They don't detect fever...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the rising burglary rates due to businesses being vacant, plus home invasions...which lead to the question, is it time to arm up?     Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:   Commercial burglaries are creeping up   Good lighting is essential   Make sur...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk to Ryan Cleckner about various gun laws and his firearms training technology platforms.       Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   While in law school, Ryan worked as the manager of Federal government relations for the firearms industry's trade association, the National Shooting Spo...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about how the COVID-19 crisis could awaken a new surge of drug cartel terrorism.  Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up: - TTT Crime and Criminal Syndicates exploiting pandemic -How the Mafia is working Italy  -"You cannot underestimate an alliance cemented...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the realities of what is Martial Law, what youou can expect and tips on how to navigate through it.   Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com   A few things that came up:     -What is Martial Law, really?   -It does take a village to get through tough times   -The leaders are withi...

In this episode, Brink and Tom go over all the ways you can keep your home and family secure and safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  A few things that came up: -Stay off the phone when you're out, know your surroundings -Keep doors locked -Use your lights on your house at night -Situational awareness -Good people may get forced to make bad decisions -Setup a working pantry -This pandemic will chan...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Chuck Carter about the ever-evolving challenge of school security. Chuck is Director of Security for Harding Academy.    Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring t...

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Robert "Bobby" Young, head of Covert Results. For more than a decade Robert served in many capacities within the police department, including; patrol division, flex unit, crime suppression units, countywide narcotics, and the Drug Task Force. Determined to arm himself with a wide range of skills, Robert took initiative to gain knowledge and certifications i...

When security is needed more than ever today, how do you navigate the notion of privacy? Herring Technology's Aaron Hatcher talks about how to balance the virtues of security and privacy.   Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:   www.tipstacticstools.com   Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations betwee...

As the old adage goes, "Crime doesn't pay"....well, if that were true, Bill DeSantis would be out of a job. Bill is a Special Agent for the IRS heading up Criminal Investigations for the US Treasury.  Brink, Tom and Bill discuss the common misconceptions about the IRS and the more dangerous side of things when it comes to criminal investigations into money laundering tax evasion and other illegal...

Mike Norton is the Director of Security for Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Brink, Tom and Mike discuss the importance of having an ongoing plan for church and school security and defense strategies.  Listen to this episode, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:   www.t ipstacticstools.com TTT Facebook Page Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several...

Camera systems, doorbell cams, alarm monitoring...sure they're good to have AFTER something happens in or to your home. What about IF you're home while something's happening? Brink and Tom break down some critical mega tips when it comes to lining up your home's first line of defense.  Listen to this episode, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:   www.t ipstacticstools.com TTT Faceboo...

The Crichton Group is thinking forward when it comes to mitigating, assessing and insuring extreme risks.  Rob Sentell - Director of Social Services/Healthcare Rob joined The Crichton Group in 2009. As Director of Social Services, Rob's role is to provide strategic direction and growth for the department through relationship management, as well as identifying the needs and applying innovative solu...

  K9 does everything from basic obedience all the way to protection dogs and Police K9s.  Owner of Nashville K9, Ali Hemyari, details the services they provide, gives us an in depth look at what goes in to their fantastic training program, and gives us quite the education in this episode on all things dog training. Rest assured that our trainers meet the highest qualifications in the United States...

Michael Fletcher is the Director of Safety and Security for a high performing school district in Tennessee. He works with schools and the district's central office to improve safety for students, employees and visitors using the all hazards approach by helping to develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, accident prevention efforts, fire safety, emergency management, asset prote...

Ronnie Haywood is the operations manager for One Hundred Oaks.  We discuss at length how he uses various security technology for security, subcontractor accountability, liability protection, and how it has saved the owner a significant amount of money by investing in quality security technology.

Justin Coker of the Metro Nashville Police Department explains the Rescue Task Force Program in Nashville, what that means to you, and ways to stay safe when attending events.

In this powerful episode, hear about the details of the active shooter attack that occurred at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee.  Pastor Spann details the attack, the heroic actions of members, lifesaving details, and the lingering aftermath.

In this episode of Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow, we discuss ways to balance the need for a church to be open and welcoming while also being safe and secure.

In this introductory episode of Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow, co-hosts Tom Herring and Brink Fidler give listeners an inside look on why they created this podcast and what listeners can expect.