Safety Team Development
Specializing in Church Safety Teams, Armed Safety Teams, School Safety Teams, and Volunteer Safety.
Intro to Situational Awareness
Starting At
$ 250 .00
/ Class (Max 30 Students) (1.5 Hours)- Introduction to Situational Awareness (30 mins)
- Active Threat Recognition (30 mins)
- Basic De-Escalation, Workplace Violence, Stats (30 mins)
- All Equipment and Instructor Fees Included
Unarmed Safety Team Training
Starting At
$ 375 .00
/ student (10 hours - 2 Sessions) (Min 3 Students)- Adult, Pediatric, & Infant First Aid / CPR / AED and Stop The Bleed Certifications (5hrs)
- Team Functions, Threat Management (3.5hr)
- Everything in Intro to Sit Awareness Course (1.5hr)
- All Equipment and Instructor Fees Included
Armed Safety Team Training
Starting At
$ 550 .00
/ student (30 Hours - 4 Sessions) (Min 5 Students)- Includes Advanced Life Safety Package (6hrs)
- Firearms Qualifications for Members (16hrs)
- Team Dynamics, Threat Response, Advanced De-Escalation, Incident Triage, Evacuations (8hrs)
- All Instructor and Equipment Fees Included
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Courses Offered
Learn more about the Life Safety Courses offered by Common Sense Defense.
Introduction to Situational Awareness Course
Situational Awareness is a critical element to our day to day lives. This course will educate you on what to pay attention to, how you are feeling, who to contact in emergencies, and ways you can help in unstable situations. You will learn the skills to recognize an emergency, request additional resources, and assess basic human behavior.
Unarmed Safety Team Course
The Unarmed Safety Team Course is a comprehensive 10 hour course designed for individuals who may be helping out at facilities in the community. This includes Houses of Worship, Schools, Public Facilities, and Community Centers. This course will give you the knowledge to function on a Safety Team, Recognize and Assess Threats and Incidents, Respond and Request Additional Resources accordingly, and work with your team on Post Incident follow-up.
Armed Safety Team Course
Our custom-made situational awareness/active threat course is meticulously designed to provide you with the essential skills to recognize, react to, and effectively address suspicious behavior and incidents. By completing this course, you will be equipped to identify potential threats, respond swiftly and appropriately, and follow up with necessary actions to ensure safety and security.
Skillset Levels
Not sure which level of training you need? Discover more about the differences of the packages we offer to best suit you needs.
Introduction to Situational Awareness
The basic level course provides an introductory level training on Situational Awareness, Threat Recognition, and Basic Skills to handle unstable situations. It is ideal for the general public, community members, and support / general staff. This course can be completed on-site in under 2 hours. This is a great option to cover annual training for up to 30 employees in one course.
Unarmed Safety Teams
Unarmed Safety Teams are a great asset to various community facilities. Having an Unarmed Safety Team allows you to provide a sense of safety and security, without having to engage in the complicated processes, liability, and costs associated with creating an Armed Safety Team. This level of training is ideal for Full Time Staff, Special Populations Staff, Members who may help with events or safety procedures, and Professional Community Volunteers.
Armed Safety Teams
Creating an Armed Safety Team for your community can be very daunting. Let Common Sense Defense help you through the process of funding, liability, firearms qualifications, psychiatric evaluations, and legal counsel retention. Members of an Armed Safety Team should be Organization Leaders, Executive Staff, Safety Team Leaders, and Special Response Employees.
Safety Teams We've Helped Establish
Helping communities increase safety, one step at a time.



Collaboration is Essential
Collaboration is the cornerstone of an effective safety team. It fosters a culture where every member feels empowered to contribute to the organization's safety initiatives. When team members from various departments come together, they bring diverse perspectives and expertise, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of potential risks. This collective intelligence enables team members to identify vulnerabilities that may not be apparent from a single viewpoint.
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