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Frequently asked questions

What is a Threat Vulnerability Assessment?

A Threat and Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) is a structured process used to identify, evaluate, and address potential risks that could impact the safety, security, or operations of an organization—such as a school, business, or government facility.

🛡️ What does the Threat Assessment involve?

  • Threats: These are potential events or actors that could cause harm. Examples include natural disasters, cyberattacks, insider threats, or active shooters.

  • Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in your systems, infrastructure, or procedures that could be exploited by threats. Examples include broken surveillance cameras, untrained staff, or outdated software.

  • Risk: The likelihood and impact of a threat exploiting a vulnerability. This helps prioritize which issues need urgent attention.

🔍 Key Steps in a Threat Vulnerability Assment

  1. Identify Assets: Catalog what needs protection—students, staff, buildings, data, etc.

  2. Catalog Threats: Consider both internal and external threats.

  3. Assess Vulnerabilities: Look for gaps in security, training, or infrastructure.

  4. Analyze Risk: Determine which vulnerabilities are most likely to be exploited and what the consequences would be.

  5. Recommend Mitigation: Propose solutions like improved surveillance, staff training, or access control upgrades.

  6. Implement & Monitor: Put changes into action and continuously review them.

🎯 Why It Matters for Schools

In an educational setting, a TVA helps ensure that:

  • Emergency response plans are effective

  • Security personnel are strategically placed

  • Students and staff are protected from both physical and digital threats

Who at Blue Warrior Academy will be protecting my school, church, family? 

At Blue Warrior Academy, we maintain uncompromising standards in the selection and deployment of our personnel. We exclusively recruit current and former professionals from law enforcement, SWAT, military, federal agencies, and certified School Resource Officers. Each candidate undergoes a rigorous vetting process to ensure a clean professional history, verified credentials, and a demonstrated record of elite performance.

Our team members are chosen not only for their tactical expertise, but for their alignment with our core values: integrity, discretion, discipline, and a commitment to excellence. Every operative represents the Academy’s mission to deliver superior protection, strategic insight, and unwavering professionalism in every engagement.

How do I schedule a security consultation? 

Text 480-246-1387 and leave your information for us to call you back. We will respond within an hour or less. 

Is it a risk or safety concern to have an untrained person perform a Threat Assessment at my school, church, or property? 

Yes, it can be risky and potentially harmful to have someone without proper training or certification perform a threat assessment at your property or school. Here's why:

 

⚠️ Risks of Using Untrained Personnel for Threat Assessments

1. Inaccurate Risk Identification

  • Untrained individuals may overlook critical vulnerabilities or misjudge the severity of threats.

  • This can lead to a false sense of security or failure to address real dangers.

2. Ineffective Emergency Planning

  • Without knowledge of best practices, emergency protocols may be incomplete or impractical.

  • Improper planning can delay response times and increase harm during actual incidents.

3. Legal and Liability Issues

  • Schools and organizations may face legal consequences if an incident occurs and it's found that assessments were conducted by unqualified personnel.

  • Insurance claims may be denied due to non-compliance with safety standards.

4. Damage to Safety Culture

  • Inconsistent or incorrect assessments can erode trust in safety procedures and create confusion among staff and stakeholders.

  • It may also discourage proper reporting or adherence to protocols.

5. Missed Regulatory Compliance

  • Many industries and institutions are required to meet specific safety standards.

  • Uncertified assessments may fail to meet these benchmarks, risking fines or operational shutdowns.

  • Blue Warrior Academy- Certified Threat Assessment Expertise

    Our personnel are professionally trained and certified in conducting Threat Assessments through the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC)—Arizona’s official fusion center for counter-terrorism intelligence and investigative support. ACTIC operates in partnership with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI, ensuring that certified individuals meet rigorous standards in threat identification, evaluation, and mitigation.

    Choosing a provider without this level of training and certification poses a serious safety risk. Threat assessments require not only experience but also a deep understanding of behavioral indicators, situational analysis, and coordinated response strategies. Paying for a threat assessment from someone lacking proper credentials can result in overlooked warning signs, inadequate planning, and increased vulnerability—especially in schools, workplaces, and public venues.

    At Blue Warrior Academy, our ACTIC-certified personnel deliver assessments grounded in evidence-based practices, multi-agency coordination, and a commitment to public safety. We don’t just check boxes—we protect lives.