Workplace Violence Exercises

A custom scenario that pressure-tests how your organization activates, coordinates with law enforcement, and communicates with employees during an unfolding threat.

A threat unfolding in real time.

Workplace violence scenarios move fast and involve people, not just systems. This exercise tests activation thresholds, facility decisions, and communications under real time pressure.

The capabilities this exercise is built to test.

Activation thresholds Law enforcement coordination Facility & access decisions Employee communications HR & legal coordination Media response Post-incident support planning Documentation & evidence

An illustrative walkthrough — not a real incident.

08:41

Inject 01

Security reports an agitated former employee attempting to enter a facility.

08:53

Inject 02

The individual is denied entry and leaves the property.

09:20

Inject 03

Employees report threatening messages sent to a work group chat.

09:47

Inject 04

Local law enforcement is notified and requests a point of contact.

10:15

Inject 05

An employee asks HR whether it's safe to come to work tomorrow.

10:30

Inject 06

A local news crew arrives at the building requesting comment.

The Pressure Test

A half-day executive tabletop built on this scenario, adapted to your real critical services and dependencies. Engagements generally begin at $15,000.

Tier 1

The Pressure Test

Facilitated live, plus a decision log, an after-action report, and a board-ready summary.

Design brief · custom scenario & injects · live facilitation · decision log · after-action report · board-ready summary

For a multi-scenario program that includes an observed functional or disaster-recovery test, see The Full Break.

Common questions

Is this exercise appropriate for all industries?

Yes — workplace violence preparedness applies across sectors; the scenario is adapted to your facilities and workforce.

Does this replace physical security assessments?

No — it tests decision-making and coordination during an unfolding incident, alongside whatever physical security measures you already have.

Who typically participates?

Security, HR, legal, communications, and the executives who would be activated in a real event.

Scope this exercise.

Reach out directly. All inquiries are confidential.

Location — Austin, Texas — working with organizations nationally
Confidential by design

Exercises often require access to crisis plans, escalation structures, and vulnerabilities. That material is handled in confidence, and NDAs are available on request.

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