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

Rattled Awake Anthology Series 

  Featured Author Company Name: Rattled Awake Series: Volume 2 

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

Your Public Speaking go-to! | Empowering tech leaders and their teams to present with passion and elevate their impact | Keynote Speaker | Creative Doer | TikTok: @grundeicoaching

I work with bold entrepreneurs, technical leaders, and visionaries to turn complex ideas into clear and compelling messages.

My mission is simple:

I empower people to boldly use their voices, catalyze creativity, and shape meaningful change by redefining what's possible in communication, storytelling, and human connection.

Now, let’s rewind to sixth grade.

Braces. Madonna on repeat. A fierce desire to be as bold and self-assured as Marsha in the front row.

Me? I was in the back. Silent. Careful. Waiting for permission to speak, terrified I’d get it wrong. Even when I knew the answer, I kept quiet. Because sounding stupid felt like the worst possible fate.

That fear followed me. Until I found the stage.
And, yes it still pops up,  but now, I have the tools to recognize it and take unapologetic steps forward to get my voice heard in rooms where it can feel difficult to do.

Theater, and especially improv, wasn't just an outlet. It was a revolution. It gave me space to fail. To find my voice. To stop chasing perfection and start chasing connection. It’s been my north star ever since.


You don't have to be perfect to be powerful. You just have to be real.


Now I work with the misfits. The visionaries. The brilliant minds who don't fit in because they weren't meant to. People who are here to shake things up, not play by the rules. You’ve got big ideas. Big presence. And sometimes, a big fear of getting it wrong.

I help you speak anyway.

Whether you're presenting to stakeholders, pitching wild brilliant ideas, or translating complex data into something people actually feel, your voice matters. My job is to make sure it lands.

I'm not here to polish you. I'm here to help you come alive. Through my work, I create spaces where experimentation and presence collide. Where influence isn't about sounding perfect but about being unforgettable. Where your story becomes the catalyst for real connection.

With a background as an award winning theater director, producer, and former Second City improv teacher, I've spent over a decade coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to find their footing and own the room. My clients include folks at Amazon AWS, Google, MERCER, Merck, Accenture/Intel, Panasonic, and more.

If you're tired of playing it safe and ready to speak with clarity, humanity, and undeniable presence, I see you. And I'd love to work with you.

Let's make some noise.

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