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Webcast

Proactive Workplace Violence Response: Mitigating Risks for Your Clients


Total Credits: 1 including 1 CE Credit

Average Rating:
   737
Categories:
Commercial Lines |  Commercial Lines - Specialty
Speakers:
Chad Ayers |  Andy Sexton
Course Levels:
All Levels
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates


Description

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the risk of workplace violence presents significant concerns for businesses and their insurers. This comprehensive course is designed specifically for insurance agents who play a crucial role in helping clients understand, prepare for, and mitigate the risks associated with workplace violence.

Participants will gain critical insights into identifying and assessing various types of threats that businesses may face, including external offenders, targeted attacks, and internal threats from current or former employees. The course will delve into why specific businesses may be targeted and explore the nuanced differences between the likelihood and impact of potential threats.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identifying Risks: Understand the different types of workplace violence and the specific risks they pose to businesses.
  • Mitigating the Risk: Learn about effective strategies to reduce the risk of workplace violence, including thorough threat assessments, comprehensive policy reviews, and strategic termination procedures.
  • Employee Preparedness: Develop robust employee reporting systems, conduct insightful employee interviews, and implement physical security measures.
  • Crisis Management: Participate in workshops designed to enhance crisis management skills, ensuring that businesses can effectively respond to workplace violence incidents.
  • Effective Training: Discover the essential components of workplace violence training programs, including recognizing threats, responding appropriately, and survival tactics.
  • Benefits of Preparedness: Highlight the advantages of being prepared, such as increased likelihood of prevention, potential reduction in casualties, minimized business interruption, enhanced value as a vendor, and overall business resilience.
  • Consequences of Unpreparedness: Understand the severe impacts of not being prepared, including injury or loss of life, business interruption, loss of revenue, inability to meet customer needs, community impacts, reputational damage, and civil litigation.

Course Materials

Speaker

Chad Ayers's Profile

Chad Ayers Related Seminars and Products


Chad Ayers served as a Sheriff’s Deputy for Greenville County in South Carolina for 12 years. During his time as a Deputy in Greenville County, Chad worked undercover in numerous federal and state investigations, performing in high-pressure environments.

Chad was a member of the SWAT team, where he served as an assistant team leader. He is experienced in hostage negotiations and rescue as well as active shooter events. Chad also assisted in the creation and implementation of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office active shooter response program.

During his tenure as a Deputy, Chad received numerous awards and commendations. In 2006, he was named Greenville County Sheriff Rookie of the Year. In 2008, Chad received a Distinguished Service Award, and in 2009, he was awarded two Letters of Commendation for undercover work. He was the recipient of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Medal of Valor in 2011 and 2012. On January 21, 2016, Chad received the 2015 Sam Simmons Award which is given to the top Deputy in Greenville County.

Chad is a 2006 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a 2006 graduate of South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy where he received the academy’s top award, the J.P. Strom Award, given to the graduate with the highest academic average.

Chad starred in season one of A&E TV’s Emmy-winning documentary LIVEPD.

cayers@proactiverg.com


Andy Sexton's Profile

Andy Sexton Related Seminars and Products


Andy Sexton spent 12 years with the Greenville County Sheriff’s office in South Carolina, where he held the rank of Uniform Patrol Sergeant. During his time with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Andy gained vast experience in criminal investigation, including armed robbery and homicide.

Andy was a member of the SWAT team for six years and served as an assistant SWAT team leader. He was involved in numerous high-risk incidents, including hostage rescues as well as the protection of high-level dignitaries.

Andy served on the training committee for Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. This committee develops and implements training for Greenville County Deputies. Andy was also chosen to assist in the creation and implementation of the Greenville County Sheriff’s active shooter response curriculum.

In 2012, Andy was awarded the Medal of Valor. The Medal of Valor award recognizes a deputy who willingly risks his or her life in the furtherance of a law enforcement mission or to save the life of another.

Andy is a 2006 Honor Graduate of the Citadel where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a 2006 graduate for the South Carolina Criminal Justice academy where he was an Honor Graduate and received an award for outstanding physical fitness.

asexton@proactiverg.com

 


Dates

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
Mon, Jan 06, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CST
Tue, Jan 21, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
Wed, Feb 05, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CST
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Wed, May 07, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Thu, May 15, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Mon, Aug 11, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Fri, Sep 05, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CDT
Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CDT
Mon, Nov 10, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CST
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 01:57pm CST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 09:00am to 09:57am CST

Reviews

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Overall:      4.9

Total Reviews: 737

Comments

Otilia M - Montgomery Village, Maryland

"What a great course!"

LAUREN R - Ooltewah, Tennessee

"You can tell the presenters are passionate about the subject. Good topic that is rarely discussed. "

Brenda R - Denver, Colorado

"Very intersting info that I don't regularly think about... "

Powell W - Denver, Colorado

"Was good"

Melanie M - Tucson, Arizona

"What an amazing presentation! ABEN you are the best! I hope others that share the codes for continuing ed do not kill this opportunity for future classes! "

Sherma O - Tucson, Arizona

"Very good presentation! Good information "

Alyson M - ERIN, Tennessee

"This was a great class to have."

DeAnn P - Lakewood, Colorado

"Very engaging"

Mary C - Arvada, Colorado

"This was a great course with a lot of good information."

Jennifer J - Atlanta, Georgia

"Very engaging speakers and interesting (and relevant!) topics. "