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title: "ProActive Response Group Blog: Equipping & Empowering | Jon Cross"
description: "Jon Cross is driven by one mission: the preservation of human life. As a former police officer, he has first-hand experience understanding what it takes to Recognize, Respond, and Survive life-threatening events. Jon has extensive experience in Active Shooter Response and situational awareness training. \n\nIn addition to this experience, he's also conducted infrastructure risk and vulnerability assessments, designed and Managed security programs, and facilitated event security and personal protection services. \n\nJon is committed to ensuring the safety of those around him, personally and professionally. The motto, \"Serve and Protect,\" is engrained into everything he does."
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# Our Blog: Equipping & Empowering
## Jon Cross
Jon Cross is driven by one mission: the preservation of human life. As a former police officer, he has first-hand experience understanding what it takes to Recognize, Respond, and Survive life-threatening events. Jon has extensive experience in Active Shooter Response and situational awareness training. In addition to this experience, he's also conducted infrastructure risk and vulnerability assessments, designed and Managed security programs, and facilitated event security and personal protection services. Jon is committed to ensuring the safety of those around him, personally and professionally. The motto, "Serve and Protect," is engrained into everything he does.
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## [Peeling Back the Onion: A Multi-Layered Approach to Security](https://info.proactiverg.com/8-steps-to-prevent-violence-in-schools-0)
Posted by [Jon Cross](https://info.proactiverg.com/author/jon-cross) on May 12, 2023 2:58:31 PM
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*Adding video cameras, a new access control system, and the 15-minute active shooter training video will surely be the best approach to building a comprehensive security program. We had an all-hands meeting complete with doughnuts and coffee!! All bases have been covered. Implementing this initiative will keep us clear of any liability issues in the event of an active attack taking place. Everyone will know what to do. Right????*
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## [8 Steps to Prevent Violence in Schools.](https://info.proactiverg.com/8-steps-to-prevent-violence-in-schools)
Posted by [Jon Cross](https://info.proactiverg.com/author/jon-cross) on Apr 28, 2023 2:31:32 PM
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Many schools nationwide lack a formal threat assessment protocol. The best way to prevent an active attack is to see the warning signs prior. Below we have given you eight steps to help in the process.
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## [Does Your Child’s School Have One of These Ineffective Responses to Active Shooter Training?](https://info.proactiverg.com/does-your-childs-school-have-one-of-these-ineffective-responses-to-active-shooter-training)
Posted by [Jon Cross](https://info.proactiverg.com/author/jon-cross) on Apr 10, 2023 5:39:31 PM
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School violence is at an all-time high in this country, with many security experts predicting that these numbers will increase. The staggering reality is that many schools must catch up when providing their children with a comprehensive safety and security protocol. Get involved at your child's school by asking administrators how they keep your child safe.
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