Planned Companies Offers Active Shooter Preparedness Education

Planned Companies, the fastest growing real estate service provider, who specialize in residential and commercial security needs, is helping to ensure property managers, operations personnel and building management are prepared in case of an emergency situation.

Unfortunately, with active shooter incidents becoming more and more common in the United States, it is crucial to prepare a businesses, schools and other public organizations. In fact, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, there were 250 active shooter incidents that occurred in the United States between 2000-2017, with 29 of those events taking place solely in 2017.

“In light of these recent tragedies that have taken place countrywide, it is imperative to take the necessary actions to ensure staff and clientele are prepared,” stated Dino Iuliano, Chief Revenue Officer of Planned Companies, “When it comes to securing a building or property, you must be proactive rather than reactive.”

For that reason, Planned Companies has been participating and hosting a series of educational seminars to inform its network and customers of the necessary actions one must consider in an active shooter situation. And as a former Marine, Sheriff’s Officer and security specialist with 30 years of experience, Iuliano is leading the charge and enlightening those specifically involved in the real estate industry on the significance of training and planning.
In an effort to generate further awareness, Planned Companies has made the seminar available for viewing at: Planned Companies Active Shooter Preparedness Education

Through the class, viewers and listeners will acquire knowledge of:

• The characteristics of active shooter situations
• What are the appropriate actions during an active shooter incident
• How to effectively interact with law enforcement

“Though we cannot predict where an active shooter will strike next, we can look at recent events and statistics for indications,” stated Iuliano. *Active shooter events most commonly occur in businesses (45%), schools (25%), and government facilities (10%). “Security is something that needs to be taught and practiced and it something that is everyone’s responsibility. Understanding what to do and how to do it, may not only save your life but those around you.”

About Planned Security Services
Planned Security Services, Inc. serves the residential and commercial security needs of customers for Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, District of Colombia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Atlanta and San Francisco. Unlike most large-scale security companies, Planned Companies’ customized security solutions are tailored to fit each of their clients’ unique requirements, with the common objective of keeping properties and communities safe.

In addition to providing security guard personnel for residential and commercial properties, Planned Security Services also offers clients vehicle and foot patrols, guard house security, fire watch services, gated community security, courtesy patrol watch, temporary and special event security and access control programs.

About Planned Companies
With more than 100 years and four generations of experience, Planned Companies has become one of the fastest growing and most respected real estate service providers within the industry. Planned provides industry leading janitorial, maintenance, concierge/front desk and security services to a wide array of clients across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and the western region to over 1,000+ residential, corporate, commercial and retail properties.

*Ricci, D. Active Shooters In 2018: Key Stats And Fact. Retrieved from https://alertfind.com/active-shooter-facts/