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CrisisWire Launches Specialized Behavioral Threat Assessment Training as 85% of U.S. Schools Struggle to Implement Mandated Safety Programs

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CrisisWire Launches Specialized Behavioral Threat Assessment Training as 85% of U.S. Schools Struggle to Implement Mandated Safety Programs


Former USAF, LAPD Officer and Campus Security Expert Offers Evidence-Based Solutions to Prevent School Violence and Workplace Attacks


Honolulu, Hawaii – October 29, 2025 – As 45 states mandate behavioral threat assessment teams in schools and workplaces, a critical gap has emerged: organizations have the teams but lack the expertise to implement them effectively. CrisisWire Threat Management Solutions, led by 40-year security veteran Warren Pulley, announces comprehensive training and consulting services designed to bridge this dangerous divide.


Recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics reveals that 85% of U.S. schools now maintain threat assessment teams, yet 67% of schools still recorded violent incidents in 2021-2022. The disconnect between policy and prevention has become even more apparent following Hawaii's recent bullying crisis, where viral videos exposed systemic failures in threat identification and intervention documented by local media coverage.


"Having a threat assessment team isn't enough," says Warren Pulley, founder of CrisisWire and author of five books on threat management including The Prepared Leader: Threat Assessment, Emergency Planning, and Safety and Threat Assessment Handbook. "Schools and organizations are creating teams to comply with legislation, but without proper training in behavioral threat assessment and management, they're not preventing violence—they're just checking boxes."


From Baghdad to Campus: Unique Expertise Meets Urgent Need

Pulley brings a rare combination of credentials to threat assessment: U.S. Air Force veteran, former LAPD officer, campus police chief, and security contractor in Baghdad's International Zone. His experience spans military installations, urban law enforcement, higher education, and high-threat international environments—giving him insight into violence prevention that few consultants possess, as detailed in his memoir Uniformed Silence: A Journey Through Security Careers.


"Every environment I've worked in—from South Central Los Angeles to Baghdad's Green Zone to university campuses—taught me that violence follows predictable patterns," Pulley explains. "The Secret Service research proves it: targeted violence is rarely impulsive. Attackers plan, they leak their intentions, and warning signs exist. Our job at CrisisWire is teaching organizations how to recognize and respond to those signs before tragedy strikes."


Evidence-Based Methodology Backed by Federal Research


emphasizes:

  • Proactive identification of concerning behaviors rather than reactive discipline

  • Multidisciplinary team coordination involving mental health, law enforcement, and administration

  • Intervention-focused responses that address root causes instead of punitive zero-tolerance policies

  • Civil rights protection ensuring no racial disparities in threat assessment referrals


Research published by Pulley on Academia.edu, including his paper "School Threat Assessments 2025: Preventing Violence Before It Happens" (also archived on Archive.org and Scribd), demonstrates that properly implemented threat assessment programs reduce disciplinary actions, decrease bullying, and increase student reporting—all without racial disparities that plague traditional disciplinary approaches.



Comprehensive Services for K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, and Healthcare

CrisisWire offers specialized programs across multiple sectors, drawing on methodologies detailed in Pulley's books:


K-12 Schools:

Colleges & Universities:

  • Campus threat assessment program development

  • Student of concern case management

  • Title IX integration with threat assessment

  • Faculty and staff training based on Campus Under Siege

Corporate Organizations:

Healthcare Facilities:

  • Patient and visitor violence mitigation

  • Staff safety training

  • Behavioral health unit security

  • Regulatory compliance with Title 8 CCR 3342



CrisisWire Launches Specialized Behavioral Threat Assessment Training as 85% of U.S. Schools Struggle to Implement Mandated Safety Programs
CrisisWire Launches Specialized Behavioral Threat Assessment Training as 85% of U.S. Schools Struggle to Implement Mandated Safety Programs

Addressing Hawaii's Crisis and National Concerns

In response to Hawaii's recent school violence incidents—including viral videos of bullying at Leilehua High School, Kapolei Middle School, and the Wahiawa assault case—Pulley notes that social media amplification of violence demands new prevention strategies detailed in his paper "Do Armed Guards Prevent School Shootings? Evidence and Alternatives".


"When students film attacks and post them for social validation, we're not just dealing with individual behavioral problems—we're confronting a cultural shift where violence becomes entertainment," Pulley states. "Hawaii schools need more than anti-bullying campaigns. They need professionals who understand behavioral threat assessment, can identify students on pathways to violence, and implement intervention strategies that actually work."


CrisisWire is offering free initial consultations to Hawaii schools seeking to strengthen their threat assessment capabilities in response to the recent crisis. Contact crisiswire@proton.me to schedule.


Published Authority on Threat Assessment

Pulley has published extensively on threat management and security, combining practical experience with academic rigor:


Books (Available on Amazon):

Academic Research (Academia.edu):


All research papers are also available through Archive.org and Scribd for broader academic access.


Training Programs Launching November 2025

CrisisWire will launch comprehensive online and in-person training programs in November 2025,


including:

  • Behavioral Threat Assessment Fundamentals (2-day intensive) - Based on Threat Assessment Handbook

  • School Safety Leadership Certificate (40-hour program) - Curriculum from Campus Under Siege

  • Workplace Violence Prevention for HR Professionals (1-day workshop)

  • Executive Protection Essentials (3-day course)

  • Insider Threat Detection and Management (online course)


Free training videos are available on the CrisisWire YouTube channel, including the popular "Workplace Violence Prevention Training Series" and "Behavioral Threat Assessment Fundamentals", which have been viewed by security professionals implementing programs aligned with FBI best practices and DHS guidelines.


Federal Framework Integration

CrisisWire's programs integrate guidance from multiple federal agencies:


Media Availability

Warren Pulley is available for interviews, expert commentary, and speaking engagements on topics including:

  • School violence prevention and threat assessment

  • Workplace violence trends and prevention

  • Insider threat detection

  • Executive protection strategies

  • Security implications of social media

  • Hawaii school safety crisis response

  • California SB 553 compliance

  • OSHA workplace violence standards


Contact crisiswire@proton.me to schedule interviews or speaking engagements.


About CrisisWire Threat Management Solutions

CrisisWire specializes in behavioral threat assessment and management, workplace violence prevention, and comprehensive security program development. Founded by Warren Pulley, a 40-year security professional with experience in military, law enforcement, campus security, and international protective operations, CrisisWire provides evidence-based solutions to prevent targeted violence in schools, corporations, healthcare facilities, and government agencies.


The company's methodology, detailed in Pulley's The Prepared Leader and Threat Assessment Handbook, combines federal best practices from the Secret Service, FBI, and DHS with practical implementation strategies developed through decades of real-world experience documented in Uniformed Silence.


CrisisWire serves clients across the United States with particular expertise in K-12 school safety, higher education security, corporate workplace violence prevention, and healthcare facility protection, supported by published research on Academia.edu and training resources on YouTube.


Free Consultation Offer

Organizations seeking to establish or improve threat assessment programs can schedule a free 30-minute consultation by contacting crisiswire@proton.me or visiting https://rypulmedia.wixsite.com/crisiswire.


Additional resources, including articles on implementation strategies, are available on the CrisisWire blog.


Connect with CrisisWire


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Key Statistics Referenced in Release:

  • 85% of U.S. schools have behavioral threat assessment teams (NCES, April 2024)

  • 67% of schools recorded at least one violent incident in 2021-2022 (NCES)

  • 45 states have established behavioral threat assessment policies (Learning Policy Institute, 2025)

  • 18 states mandate threat assessment teams by law (AASA, 2024)

  • 71% of schools with teams identified students at risk to themselves (NCES, 2024)

  • 49% of schools identified students at risk to others (NCES, 2024)


All statistics verified through federal research available via Secret Service, FBI, DHS, and CDC sources.


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For review copies of Warren Pulley's books, high-resolution photos, or additional information, contact crisiswire@proton.me


Media kits, expert commentary, and interview scheduling available at https://rypulmedia.wixsite.com/crisiswire





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