Survival Response LLC

Active Shooter & Workplace Violence Prevention:

For nearly a decade, we have instructed thousands of citizens and law enforcement officials in learning effective responses to active shooter incidents to reduce and prevent mass casualties. 

Survival Response LLC’s motto is “Ad vita Paramus,” which translates to “We are preparing for life.” We are highly trained and have real-world experience in active shooter incidents.

Owner

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Petrino Properties Inc

I founded Petrino Properties after having an egregious experience with an agent when buying my first home. I realized that the process should be more about the customer than the commission. That’s why our motto is “Real Estate The Right Way.”

Today, Petrino Properties, Inc. provides comprehensive residential services from Miami to Port Saint Lucie. With more than 20 years of real estate experience, our boutique firm specializes in buying, selling, and luxury residential properties - we are widely considered the authority in the Coral Springs area.

Broward College

I instruct new cadets in the basic Law Enforcement Curriculum for the State of Florida. Areas of instruction include Officer Safety and Situational Awareness, Narcotics, Crisis Response, Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Firearms.

Adjunct Instructor

Plantation Police Department

As SWAT Commander, I supervised a 26 Operator SWAT Team including operators, snipers, and medics. I was responsible for tactical command during critical incidents such as hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and high-risk search and arrest warrants. Additionally, I led tactical training sessions for SWAT Operators and patrol officers in operational planning, policy creation and review, and budgeting. As a part of my role, I successfully ran a tactical team involved in the  2017 Ft. Lauderdale Airport shooting and provided active shooter training for over 1,500 law enforcement officers and civilians. Additionally, I was tasked with creating security plans for large events, coordinating and conducting security details for political figures, and conducting security and threat assessments for private organizations such as businesses, hospitals, schools, and houses of worship.

Another key responsibility was the planning and operating of large-scale events for the city, such as parades and holiday celebration events. This required working with stakeholders, administration, and the public to ensure the event was safe and ran efficiently. 

As the Supervisor of the Street Crime Unit, I developed extensive experience in long and short-term investigations relating to narcotics, prostitution, human trafficking, robbery, burglary, and fugitive apprehension. I oversaw daily operations, monitored officer performance, and implemented strategies to enhance the department’s efficiency, including budgets, inventory, and special reports.

SWAT Commander/Supervisor of the Street Crimes Unit

WHAT I DO:  

I partner with C-suite executives and HR directors to transform their organizations through strategic safety initiatives. Leveraging safety, we boost productivity by 21%, reduce mistakes by 50%, and increase revenues fourfold. We shift the paradigm from employees being potential victims to empowered sentinels of their own safety.

WHO I’VE WORKED WITH:

DHL
American Express
Florida Department of Agriculture
Plantation General Hospital
Motorola
Envision Physician Services
Westside Regional Hospital
Westfield Mall
Broward County Public Library

WHERE YOU’VE SEEN ME:

📺 Good Morning America (GMA)
📺 Fox
📺 CNN
📺 NBC (local affiliate WPTV)
📺 OAN: One American News
📰 Forbes
🗞️ New York Times
🗞️ Newsweek
🎙️ IHeart Radio
👩‍💼 SHRM
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 AARP Magazine
🔏 Security Management Magazine
🛡️ Security Magazine

WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: 

As a retired SWAT Commander with nearly three decades of experience in law enforcement and private security, coupled with a master’s degree in Security Management, I bring a depth of knowledge and real-world insights that few can match. Recognized as a subject matter expert on Active Shooter Response and Prevention, I have been a trusted source for numerous news organizations and have written extensively on the subject. What sets me apart is my preventative-first approach; I believe in empowering organizations to foresee and forestall incidents before they occur. Yet, I also equip them with robust response strategies, marrying the best of both worlds to create safer, more secure environments.

INDUSTRIES I WORK WITH:

🏥 Healthcare Facilities
🏫 Schools and Universities
🏫 Corporations
🏦 Financial Institutions
🏫 Houses of Worship

SERVICES I PROVIDE:

Situational Awareness
Workplace Violence Prevention and Response
Active Shooter Prevention and Response
De-Escalation
Threat Assessments
Physical Security Assessments
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Policy Review and Revision
Security Consulting
Firearms Training
Home Defense Planning

READY TO TALK?

Contact me here on LinkedIn, visit my webpage at https://www.SurvivalResponseLLC.com or just call me at 954-980-9010

Gene Petrino SME

Texas Children's Hospital

Manage and lead all aspects of daily security and customer service operations for 26 floors of NICU, PICU, CICU, CPCU, Transplant, Nuclear medicine, 3 surgery floors, Helipad and life flight, to include leading, training, motivation and supervision of team focused on protecting all staff, patients, visitors and assets of the hospital.  Manage the daily activities and training of 17+ assigned officers, 4 separate rotations and all scheduling; conduct semi-annual/annual reviews for staff, COVID 19 Escorts, and special assignments. 
•	Facilitate the delivery of staff training/development, department training and in-service training; conduct performance counseling to promote technical proficiency, inspire positive attitudes, and ensure professionalism.
•	Interact with patients, staff, visitors and vendors for all related customer service and security purposes, while promoting customer service and public relations.
•	Act as a supervisor of pharmacy escorts to ensure the safety of pharmacy technicians and all narcotics delivered throughout 5 main campus buildings.

Supervising Sergeant/Legacy Tower Supervisor

US Army Corps of Engineers

Managed responsibility for executing all assigned security duties focused on the protection of life and property, while ensuring maximum site security, maintaining order, and enforcing all established rules, SOPs and regulations of the post.  Prevented and investigated unauthorized entry/exit to buildings, property and other unauthorized activities.
•	Received two accommodations from the Army, one as a unit the other for individual efforts.
•	Assisted with shift change over and supervisory duties, including scheduling, requisitions, testing, and staff training; reported all incidents, problems, or irregularities according to regulations.
•	Conducted spot checks searches of personnel property entering or leaving the property; monitored alarms, CCTV, along with regular rounds of facility and buildings.

Commissioned Officer, Security

Doyon Universal Services

Delivered all aspects of security, life and asset protection for assigned work sites, to include preventing/minimizing events including assault, theft, vandalism, harassment, and other disruptive incidents.  Performed random searches of vehicles, confronted and assessed the motive of suspicious persons, investigated reported incidents and performed first responder rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters.
•	Reviewed information gathered during investigations, interviewed and obtained statements of all participants and witnesses, and created written reports detailing all findings and actions taken.
•	Operated motor vehicles in both urban and rural settings, conducted visual surveillance for extended periods of time, and successfully executed post orders including enforcement of client/company policies and regulations.

NCO, Security Officer, Maverick Basin Carrizo Springs, TX

EPIC Security Corp.

Ensured the safety, security and protection of various properties and client assets through the surveying and deterrence of unsafe/illegal acts or conditions.  Patrolled buildings, parking lots and structures to secure premises and identify any potential safety issues or illegal activities; reported any maintenance problems and protected client company assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
•	Led the set-up and organization of the onsite security office, write post orders, and diagramed/labeled all pertinent areas, gates, doors, exits and windows for security planning.
•	Investigated property damage, suspicious persons, unauthorized entry or intrusion, maintenance and safety concerns; completed appropriate incident reports.
•	Completed reports on all related observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities during shift; prevented loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing on violators of policy and procedures.

Commisioned Security Officer

Thoroughbred Associates Inc

Directed and oversaw all aspects of sales and marketing operations to drive long-term profitable growth through new business development and product placement, team building, key process and procedure development, and the implementation of high-impact sales, product promotion and marketing strategies focused on law enforcement gear/equipment.  Played key role in new product development initiatives.
•	Contacted, identified and managed the needs of new clients, including local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and first responders, while maintaining relationships with existing customers and retail vendors.
•	Successfully achieved and maintained market share via the oversight of a high-performance sales team tasked with the promotion, marketing and sale of product lines.
•	Devised and implemented sales action plans designed to penetrate highly competitive markets and acquire new business accounts; adjusted pricing by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
•	Served as a primary certified trainer to companies/agencies for many of the products offered; facilitated the training, mentoring, guidance and development of sales staff in product knowledge.
•	Drove product launch, market growth and brand growth and development, while overseeing ongoing branding/identity efforts in alignment with other initiatives.
•	Established sales objectives, forecasted and developed annual sales quotas; projected expected sales volume and profit for product lines.
•	Identified new market opportunities and devised creative strategies to penetrate those markets.
•	Placed products into Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Public Safety, Harris County SO, Houston PD, San Antonio PD, Austin PD, Jefferson County Parish, New Orleans PD, etc.
•	Inserted several products into Academy Sporting Goods, & Oshmans Sporting Goods; played key role in making new products household names; Hogue Grip, HKS, Sure Fire, Spyderco, Pepperball, Mace and Second Chance.

Vice President/Regional Sales Manager

United States Marine Corps

Sergeant (Honorable Discharge)

Business-focused management professional with the ability to partner in building and driving all aspects of customer service, training and sales performance functions, to include team building/development, service management, metrics, policy/strategy development and growth.  Ability to collaborate in planning/implementing customer service and sales strategies, improving processes and leading teams focused on driving the customer experience.  Top performer knowledgeable in developing and integrating strategies, action plans and customer-focused processes to support key business objectives, devising and improving service strategies, while driving the attainment of business, CS, sales and performance targets, with a focus on business and revenue growth.
 
•	Sales/Service Management
•	Team Building/Management
•	Performance Enhancement
•	Training & Development
•	Customer Service Mgmt.
•	Training Materials Devl.
•	Staff Mentoring/Coaching
•	Client/Staff Engagement
•	Process Improvement

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