Threat Assessment Services in Honolulu, Hawaii | CrisisWire

 

Veteran-Led, BTAM-Certified Threat Assessment for Honolulu Organizations

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Warren Pulley provides intelligence-driven threat assessment services throughout Honolulu, combining 40+ years of military, law enforcement, and federal expertise with University of Hawaii West Oahu BTAM certification.

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When your Honolulu organization faces concerning behaviors, workplace tensions, or potential security threats, you need more than generic security guards—you need a certified threat assessment specialist with proven real-world experience protecting people under the most dangerous conditions imaginable.

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Why Honolulu Organizations Choose CrisisWire​​

Unlike generic security companies or government entities like Threat Team Hawaii, CrisisWire delivers private sector agility with federal-level credentials:

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✅ Local Expertise: Former Director of Campus Safety at Chaminade University (2025)
✅ BTAM Certified: University of Hawaii West Oahu Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (2025)
✅ Federal Training: 20+ FEMA Emergency Management Certifications
✅ Combat-Tested: Baghdad U.S. Embassy Protection (6+ years, zero incidents)
✅ Law Enforcement: Los Angeles Police (LAPD) Officer & Vice Investigator
✅ Published Authority: Author of 5 threat assessment books including "Campus Under Siege" and "Threat Assessment Handbook"
✅ Proven Results: measurable % risk reduction, 40% faster emergency response

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CrisisWire isn't a nationwide security chain or a government bureaucracy—we're a Hawaii-based consulting firm with the credentials of a federal agency and the responsiveness of a local business.

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Comprehensive Threat Assessment Services for Honolulu

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)​

Behavioral threat assessment identifies concerning individuals before they commit acts of violence. CrisisWire's University of Hawaii West Oahu BTAM certification ensures our approach aligns with nationally-recognized best practices while addressing Hawaii's unique cultural and geographic considerations.

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BTAM Services for Honolulu Organizations:​

• Threat Assessment Teams (TAT): Establish multidisciplinary teams at your organization to identify, assess, and manage individuals of concern

• Behavioral Analysis: Recognize warning signs like escalating grievances, social isolation, fixation on weapons, or concerning communications

• Case Management: Coordinate with HR, legal, mental health, and law enforcement to address threats appropriately

• Risk Mitigation: Implement interventions that reduce violence potential while respecting individual rights

• Training & Education: Equip your staff to recognize and report concerning behaviors early

 

Who Needs BTAM in Honolulu:​

• University of Hawaii campuses managing student behavioral concerns

• Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, BYU-Hawaii campus safety teams

• K-12 schools (Punahou, 'Iolani, public schools) addressing student threats

• Healthcare facilities (Hawaii Pacific Health, Queen's Medical Center) dealing with patient/staff conflicts

• Corporate offices managing workplace tensions or employee grievances

 

Unlike Threat Team Hawaii (which serves community-wide concerns), CrisisWire provides private, confidential BTAM services for organizations requiring rapid response and ongoing case management.

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Learn more about our campus threat assessment approach in our 2025 Threat Assessment Insights Report.

 

Workplace Violence Prevention​​

With 458 workplace homicides in 2023 and over 57,610 nonfatal assaults affecting workers nationwide, Honolulu businesses cannot afford to ignore workplace violence risks. CrisisWire's FEMA IS-906 certification and LAPD investigative background deliver proven workplace violence prevention programs for Hawaii employers.

 

Workplace Violence Prevention Services:​

• Violence Prevention Policy Development: OSHA-compliant policies addressing threats, harassment, and aggressive behavior

• Early Warning System Implementation: Train supervisors and HR to recognize pre-incident indicators

• Threat Assessment Protocols: Evaluate concerning employees, terminated workers, or domestic violence spillover

• De-escalation Training: Teach staff conflict resolution before situations escalate to violence

• Active Shooter Preparedness: FEMA IS-907 and ALICE-certified training for Honolulu workplaces

• Post-Incident Response: Critical incident stress management and workplace restoration

 

Honolulu Industries at Highest Risk:​

• Tourism & Hospitality: Waikiki hotels, Ala Moana Center retailers facing guest/employee conflicts

• Healthcare: Hawaii Pacific Health facilities, Queen's Medical Center experiencing 76% of workplace assaults nationally

• Property Management: Honolulu apartment complexes, commercial buildings dealing with tenant disputes

• Financial Services: Downtown Honolulu banks and credit unions vulnerable to robbery/workplace violence

• Education: School staff facing threats from students, parents, or community members

 

Read our comprehensive guide on conducting insider threat audits for schools, hospitals, and corporations.

 

Campus Safety Consulting​​

As former Director of Campus Safety at Chaminade University, Warren Pulley brings current, hands-on university leadership experience to campus security consulting—not outdated theory from consultants who left higher education years ago.

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Campus Safety Services for Honolulu:​

Clery Act Compliance​

• Annual Security Report (ASR) development and distribution

• Crime statistics collection and classification

• Timely warning and emergency notification systems

• Campus security policy documentation

• Fire safety reporting and drill coordination

• Title IX integration with campus safety protocols

 

Campus Threat Assessment Programs​

• Establish Threat Assessment Teams (required best practice)

• BTAM training for multidisciplinary team members

• Student of concern case management

• Faculty/staff behavioral concern reporting systems

• Coordination with UH West Oahu Threat Team Hawaii when appropriate

 

Emergency Operations Planning​

• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) setup and activation protocols

• Incident Command System (ICS) training for campus safety staff

• Active shooter response plans and drills

• Natural disaster preparedness (hurricanes, tsunamis specific to Hawaii)

• Mass notification system implementation (Everbridge, Rave)

 

Security Audits & Risk Assessments​

• Campus-wide vulnerability assessments using geospatial mapping

• Residence hall security evaluations

• Access control system reviews

• Parking structure and outdoor space security

• Special event security planning

 

Honolulu Campuses We Serve:​

• University of Hawaii at Manoa, West Oahu, Leeward, Windward

• Chaminade University of Honolulu

• Hawaii Pacific University

• Brigham Young University–Hawaii (Laie)

• Private K-12 schools: Punahou, 'Iolani, Mid-Pacific Institute

 

Why Former Campus Directors Make Better Consultants: Generic security companies don't understand academic culture, student privacy laws, or the political complexities of university decision-making. CrisisWire does—because we've lived it as recently as 2025. Our campus security assessment approach delivered 40% faster emergency response and zero Clery violations for a mid-sized university.

 

Download our free Clery Compliance Checklist to get started.

 

​Corporate Vulnerability Audits​

Honolulu businesses face unique security challenges: tourism-dependent economics, isolated island geography, limited law enforcement backup, and diverse cultural considerations. CrisisWire's corporate vulnerability audits identify weaknesses before adversaries exploit them.

 

Corporate Audit Services:​

Physical Security Assessments

• Perimeter security, access control, surveillance gaps

• Employee entrance/exit protocols

• Visitor management systems

• After-hours security vulnerabilities

• High-value asset protection (cash, inventory, proprietary information)

 

Insider Threat Audits​

• Employee background check procedures

• Access control and monitoring systems

• Data security and information protection

• Termination protocols and workplace violence prevention

• Behavioral indicators training for supervisors

 

Executive Protection​

• C-suite threat assessments and protective strategies

• Residential security evaluations

• Travel safety planning (domestic and international)

• Protective intelligence and surveillance detection

• Crisis response planning for executives

 

Business Continuity Planning​

• Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) development

• Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies

• Emergency Management Plans (EMP) aligned with FEMA standards

• Supply chain security and resilience

• Pandemic preparedness and remote operations

 

Honolulu Business Sectors:​

Tourism & Hospitality​

• Waikiki hotels and resorts requiring discreet security

• Ala Moana Center and luxury retail locations

• Restaurant and nightlife venues

• Tour operators and activity providers

• Event venues and conference centers

 

Healthcare Organizations​

• Hawaii Pacific Health facilities

• Queen's Medical Center and Straub Medical Center

• Urgent care clinics and outpatient facilities

• Senior living communities and nursing homes

 

Real Estate & Property Management​

• High-rise residential buildings (Kakaako, Waikiki)

• Commercial office towers (Downtown Honolulu)

• Mixed-use developments

• Property management companies

• Vacation rental operations

 

Financial Services​

• Banks and credit unions (Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank)

• Investment firms and wealth management

• Insurance companies

• Payment processing facilities

 

Manufacturing & Food Processing​

• Coffee roasting and processing (Kona coffee operations)

• Seafood processing facilities

• Agricultural product processing

• Distribution centers and warehouses

 

Read our case study on SMBs that survived disasters versus those that collapsed—lessons for Honolulu businesses facing hurricane, tsunami, and economic threats.

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​Industries We Serve in Honolulu | Tourism & Hospitality​​

Hawaii's $17+ billion tourism industry requires security that protects guests without disrupting the Aloha experience. CrisisWire's Department of State diplomatic protection background ensures high-profile venues receive discreet, effective security.

 

Tourism Security Services:

• Resort and hotel security assessments (Hilton Hawaiian Village, Royal Hawaiian, Moana Surfrider)

• Special event security planning (weddings, conferences, VIP visits)

• Workplace violence prevention for hospitality staff

• Active shooter response training for large venues

• Guest incident management protocols

• Reputation protection and crisis communications

 

Healthcare​

Healthcare facilities account for 76% of workplace assaults nationally. Hawaii Pacific Health, Queen's Medical Center, and other Honolulu providers need specialized healthcare security addressing unique violence risks.

 

Healthcare Security Services:​

• Emergency department violence prevention

• Psychiatric unit safety protocols

• Workplace violence training for nurses and physicians

• Patient/visitor threat assessment

• Controlled substance security

• Parking structure and campus security

 

Education (K-12 and Universities)​

From Punahou School to the University of Hawaii system, Honolulu educational institutions need Clery Act compliance, Title IX coordination, and behavioral threat assessment programs that protect students while respecting academic values.

 

Educational Security Services:

• K-12 school threat assessment programs

• University Clery Act compliance

• Title IX investigation support

• Active shooter drills and preparedness

• Campus-wide security audits

• Student behavioral concern case management

 

Explore our research on school threat assessments in 2025 and preventing violence before it happens.

 

Government Agencies​

City, state, and federal facilities in Honolulu require critical infrastructure protection and FEMA-aligned emergency management. CrisisWire's 20+ FEMA certifications and DoD background deliver federal-level expertise.

 

Government Security Services:​

• Critical infrastructure protection assessments

• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) design and activation

• Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)

• Interagency coordination protocols

• Active threat response planning

• GeoCONOPS geospatial emergency planning

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Real Estate & Property Management​

Honolulu's property management companies face tenant disputes, domestic violence spillover, and security challenges in high-rise buildings. CrisisWire's BTAM certification addresses behavioral concerns before they escalate.

 

Property Management Services:​

• Tenant threat assessment and case management

• Property-wide security audits

• Access control system reviews

• Workplace violence prevention for property staff

• Emergency evacuation planning

• Natural disaster preparedness (tsunami, hurricane protocols)

 

Manufacturing & Food Processing​

Hawaii's food processing sector—from Kona coffee roasting to seafood processing—needs OSHA-compliant workplace violence prevention and business continuity planning for disaster-prone island operations.

 

Manufacturing Security Services:​

• Workplace violence prevention programs (OSHA compliant)

• Insider threat detection and prevention

• Supply chain security

• Business continuity and disaster recovery

• Emergency response planning

 

Service Areas Throughout Honolulu and O'ahu​

CrisisWire provides threat assessment services across all of Honolulu and O'ahu:

 

Honolulu Urban Core: Waikiki, Downtown, Chinatown, Ala Moana, Kakaako
East Honolulu: Diamond Head, Kahala, Hawaii Kai, Kaimuki, Kapahulu
Central Honolulu: Manoa, Makiki, Moiliili, Punchbowl
Windward O'ahu: Kailua, Kaneohe, Kāneʻohe Bay
Leeward O'ahu: Pearl City, Aiea, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Waipahu, Mililani
North Shore: Haleiwa, Waialua, Kahuku, Laie

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Serving organizations island-wide with the same intelligence-driven approach that protected U.S. diplomats in Baghdad and corporate executives across America.

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Compare Your Options for Threat Assessment in Honolulu​

When evaluating threat assessment providers in Honolulu, organizations have three primary options:

 

Option 1: Government Resources

Limitations:​

❌ Government bureaucracy with slower response times
❌ Not designed for private sector needs
❌ Limited availability for ongoing case management
❌ Public records and disclosure requirements
❌ Cannot provide confidential corporate consulting

 

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Option 2: National Security Companies

Limitations:​

❌ Generic, cookie-cutter approach with no customization
❌ No behavioral threat assessment expertise or BTAM certification
❌ Limited local Hawaii knowledge and cultural understanding
❌ Corporate headquarters decision-making (not local control)
❌ Focus on physical security, not threat assessment
❌ High turnover, inconsistent service quality

 

Option 3: CrisisWire Threat Management (Specialized Consulting)

Advantages:​

✅ Private sector agility with federal-level credentials
✅ BTAM certified by University of Hawaii West Oahu (2025)
✅ 40+ years specialized experience (military, law enforcement, combat, corporate, academic)
✅ Former Honolulu university director (former Chaminade Campus Safety Director, 2025)
✅ Rapid response with 24-48 hour assessment initiation
✅ Confidential services with no public records
✅ Proven 87% risk reduction and 40% faster emergency response
✅ Published authority (5 books on threat assessment)
✅ 20+ FEMA certifications plus DHS, LAPD, USAF credentials
✅ Zero-incident Baghdad record (6+ years embassy protection)
✅ Local Hawaii presence with island-specific understanding

 

Best For: Private businesses, universities, healthcare organizations, executives requiring expert threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, confidential case management, ongoing security program development

 

​​​​​Why Private Organizations Choose CrisisWire Over Government Resources

While Threat Team Hawaii serves an important community safety role, private sector organizations require services government entities cannot provide:

 

1. Speed & Flexibility​

Government consultation requests can take days or weeks to process. CrisisWire initiates assessments within 24-48 hours, critical when threats are time-sensitive.

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2. Complete Confidentiality

Government consultations may become part of public records. CrisisWire operates under attorney-client privilege models, protecting your organization's reputation during sensitive investigations.

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3. Ongoing Case Management

Government teams provide consultation and recommendations. CrisisWire manages cases through resolution, including implementation, monitoring, and adjustment.

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4. Private Sector Understanding

Government focuses on community safety. CrisisWire understands corporate culture, HR considerations, legal liability, business operations, and reputation management.

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5. Immediate Availability

Government resources operate on bureaucratic timelines. CrisisWire provides on-demand services when your crisis demands immediate expertise.

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6. Comprehensive Services

Government offers threat assessment consultation. CrisisWire delivers complete programs: policy development, training delivery, technology implementation, ongoing monitoring, and continuous improvement.

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The CrisisWire Advantage: What Sets Us Apart | Credentials That Matter​

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University of Hawaii Connection:​

• BTAM Certified by University of Hawaii West Oahu (2025)

• Local certification demonstrating island-specific expertise

• Published research on behavioral threat assessment

 

Current Academic Leadership:​

• Former Director of Campus Safety, Chaminade University (2025)

• Hands-on experience managing 24/7 university security operations

• Clery Act and Title IX compliance expertise

• Emergency Operations Center activation experience

 

Federal Training:​

• 20+ FEMA Emergency Management certifications

• DHS Critical Infrastructure Protection (IS-915)

• GeoCONOPS Geospatial Planning (IS-60, 61, 62)

• Active Shooter Response (FEMA IS-907)

• Workplace Security Awareness (FEMA IS-906)

 

High Threat Area -Tested Experience:​

• 6+ years Baghdad U.S. Embassy protection (2007-2013)

• Zero security incidents under fire

• Triple Canopy Worldwide Protective Specialist certified

• Daily threat assessment in active combat zones

 

Law Enforcement Background:​

• Los Angeles Police Department Officer and Vice Investigator

• Vice crimes, human trafficking, organized crime investigations

• Real world active shooter response to schools and business

• Expert court testimony experience

 

Military Foundation:​

• U.S. Air Force Security Policeman (1987-1992)

• Nuclear asset protection (weapons, aircraft, personnel)

• High Threat Response Team Leader

• Counter-terrorism and hostage negotiation training

 

Published Authority:​

• Author of 5 books: "Campus Under Siege," "Threat Assessment Handbook," "Locked Down," "The Prepared Leader," "Uniformed Silence"

• Academic research publications on threat assessment

• Industry thought leader

 

Proven Methodology: The CrisisWire 6-Step Process​

Our systematic threat assessment approach has achieved 87% risk reduction across educational, corporate, and government clients:

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Step 1: Triage (24-48 hours):  Rapid initial assessment using DHS/NTAC indicators to prioritize high-impact risks and mobilize resources efficiently.

 

Step 2: Intelligence Gathering:  Multi-source data fusion using OSINT, interviews, digital footprints, and geospatial mapping while maintaining DoD-level operational security.

 

Step 3: Risk Assessment:  Quantified threat scoring (likelihood × impact) using FEMA IS-907 protocols, producing heatmaps and prioritized recommendations.

 

Step 4: Planning:  Customized intervention strategies drawing from embassy protective experience, scalable from $5K audits to comprehensive programs.

 

Step 5: Implementation:  Hands-on deployment with DoD/DoS-inspired drills, cutting response times up to 40% through realistic scenario training.

 

Step 6: Monitoring & Review:  Quarterly audits, alert systems, and predictive analytics ensuring long-term effectiveness with retainers starting at $2K/month.

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Read our complete methodology in our service announcement.

 

Results That Speak​

Documented Outcomes:​

• 87% risk reduction through proactive threat identification

• 40% faster emergency response times

• Zero incidents among high-profile protected clients

• 95% threat neutralization rate in pilot engagements

• 100% Clery Act compliance for campus clients

• 60% reduction in audit discrepancies for universities

 

 

Client Testimonials:

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"CrisisWire's behavioral threat assessments and geospatial mapping transformed our operations—87% risk reduction and unmatched resilience." — Fortune 500 Security Director

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"From drills to audits, their veteran expertise ensured full Clery compliance and 40% faster incident response."
— Mid-Sized University Administrator