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How to Prevent a Mass Shooting with Bart Womack
Manage episode 501216136 series 2105763
How to Prevent a Mass Shooting with Bart WomackIn this episode of Wheel With It Podcast, host Devon Wieters welcomes Bart Womack, a retired US Army Command Sergeant Major, to discuss situational awareness and security strategies to proactively mitigate insider threats and mass shooting attacks. Womack shares his personal experience surviving an insider attack in Kuwait in 2003 and offers practical advice on how individuals and organizations can enhance their security measures. Key strategies discussed include the importance of not trusting anyone blindly, observing and reporting suspicious activities, knowing your neighbors and co-workers, and listening to your gut instincts. The episode emphasizes the critical role individuals play as the first line of defense in preventing mass shootings. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable tips to enhance safety in various environments, including workplaces, academic institutions, and places of worship.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Trust and Situational Awareness
01:16 The Nulu Kitchen Knife Advertisement
01:51 Welcome to Wheel With It Podcast
02:15 Bart Womack's Military Background
03:32 The Insider Threat Attack in Kuwait
08:53 Lessons Learned and Situational Awareness Strategies
13:39 Real-Life Examples of Situational Awareness
23:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Bart:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-womack-28170417/Connect with Devon/the show:https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod
111 episodes
Manage episode 501216136 series 2105763
How to Prevent a Mass Shooting with Bart WomackIn this episode of Wheel With It Podcast, host Devon Wieters welcomes Bart Womack, a retired US Army Command Sergeant Major, to discuss situational awareness and security strategies to proactively mitigate insider threats and mass shooting attacks. Womack shares his personal experience surviving an insider attack in Kuwait in 2003 and offers practical advice on how individuals and organizations can enhance their security measures. Key strategies discussed include the importance of not trusting anyone blindly, observing and reporting suspicious activities, knowing your neighbors and co-workers, and listening to your gut instincts. The episode emphasizes the critical role individuals play as the first line of defense in preventing mass shootings. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable tips to enhance safety in various environments, including workplaces, academic institutions, and places of worship.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Trust and Situational Awareness
01:16 The Nulu Kitchen Knife Advertisement
01:51 Welcome to Wheel With It Podcast
02:15 Bart Womack's Military Background
03:32 The Insider Threat Attack in Kuwait
08:53 Lessons Learned and Situational Awareness Strategies
13:39 Real-Life Examples of Situational Awareness
23:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Bart:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-womack-28170417/Connect with Devon/the show:https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod
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