About Us
Mike Elliott - Principal
With over 24 years' experience in both the public and private sector, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. He has investigated hundreds of crimes including child abuse, sex offenses, robberies, violent assaults and homicides. In addition, he has experience as a Hostage Negotiator and with Critical Incident Stress Management. As a law enforcement instructor, Mike has provided training on numerous topics to include child abuse, sex offenses, domestic violence, polygraph, investigative techniques and interview / interrogation.
During his time in the private sector Mike has worked corporate investigations, provided executive protection, event security and critical infrastructure protection. He has led / overseen teams responsible for threat assessments, background investigations, threat intelligence, physical security operations, and technical security. Mike has been responsible for developing workplace violence programs to include the threat management team, policies, training, and threat assessment / response. He has been invited to present on the topic of targeted violence for numerous groups as the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), the FBI InfraGard, Virginia Bar Association, American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and various civic and community groups.
Mike is a certified / licensed Polygraph Examiner and a member of the American Polygraph Association (APA), ASIS, ATAP, and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Milligan University.
Areas of Expertise
- Threat assessment & threat management
- Workplace violence programs & policy
- Site security assessments
- Physical security operations
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Emergency preparedness, response & recovery
- Corporate / school / individualized training
What We Do
A concerning post, plummeting performance, a not-so-veiled threat, an angry email. Risks can present themselves in a multitudes of ways. Whether you are HR, security, a teacher, manager, or administrator, we are here if you need help. From performing threat assessments, conducting site surveys and developing safety plans to conducting training for your workplace, healthcare, school, place of worship or community.