Entries by TheShafferGroup

The OODA Loop & the Gift of Fear (?)

The OODA Loop: Wikipedia – not my usual source for information, defines the OODA Loop as an acronym for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. Developed by military strategist and U.S. Air Force Colonel John Boyd.  Boyd first applied the concept to aerial combat (Dog Fighting). His approach favors agility over raw power when dealing with human opponents in any endeavor. […]

Special Event Security Planning

Special Event Security Planning Shaffer Security Group (SSG) has no equal in Special Event Security Planning. SSG has designed, implemented and managed security plans and operations orders for: NFL Super Bowls, NBA World Championship Series, MLB World Series, NASCAR, PGA, NCAA, World Cup Soccer And a host of other large-scale, high threat, “Special Events. SSG […]

Preventing Work Place Violence

Preventing Workplace Violence: Shaffer Security Group (SSG) will work with your Legal Department, Human Resources, Security and C-level executives to develop a strategic plan to recognize & prevent Workplace Violence. SSG has worked with numerous firms developing their Security Plan.  These plans emphasize how to recognize and prevent workplace violence.   We have worked with […]

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS One of the most often overlooked, yet critical aspects of Personal Security is, Situational Awareness: “Check Your Six”, “Head on a Swivel”, “Be aware of your surroundings”.  You have probably heard all of these before, but what do they mean? As the names implies, “Situational Awareness” is simply knowing what’s going on around […]