1.) Survey, Program Evaluation, and Public Policy Research

We are available to identify issues and conduct research on those issues. Furthermore, we can design or formalize personal and professional research agendas as well as evaluate and respond to research results. The final product includes a formalized research report (white paper) and executive summary.

2.) Trade and Scholarly Publications, Editing, and Ghostwriting

We regularly conduct research and publish our results in trade magazines, scholarly journals, encyclopedias, and books. We also post articles and research on our website from other authors and organization and can also author, ghost-write, and edit manuscripts or research agendas, as needed.

3.) Training offerings

We are available to conduct training on a multitude of use of force and personal defense topics for variable audiences: administration, policy/procedure, report writing, risk management, civil liability/litigation, training & best-practices, control and restraint tactics, self-defense tactics, predator-prey interactions, criminality, violence and victimization, fear management/survival concepts, and warrior spirit-building.

4.) Private, Public, & Government Litigation Consultation

We are available for litigation consultation and deposition for expert witness work related to various use of force topics as a result of civil liability torts and claims of excessive force, negligence, deliberate indifference, insufficient training, Section 1983 lawsuits, etc.

5.) Strategic Planning, Management, & Continuous Quality Improvement

Strategic planning is a process designed to help local and governmental leaders make effective choices and to prioritize scarce resources. The central focus of strategic planning is developing a good fit between the organization’s activities and the demands of surrounding environments. Strategic planning looks at the big picture: the long-range destiny of the institution, the competition between the organization and others in its environment, the market for organizational products and services, and the mix of internal resources to accomplish the organization’s purpose.

We realize that different organizations start at different places and have different needs. Therefore, we customize the strategic planning process to meet the organization’s particular situation. Many organizations seek a comprehensive package of services, beginning with data gathering and analysis, and continuing through plan writing several steps later. Other organizations seek only assistance with areas such as statistical analysis and survey work, group facilitation, or visioning.

6.) Public affairs programming through conferences/speaking engagements, television and radio programming, and newspaper columns

We are available to organize/program and/or participate in the above-listed outlets. Our research and training fellows bring specialized knowledge and experience in the areas of:

• Use of force:

                Risk management/civil liability
                Research & Assessment
                Policy, Procedure, & Report Writing
                Training & Accountability Systems
                Case Review

• Predator/Prey Interaction Research
• Fear Management & Survival Research
• Use of force/self-defense Program Evaluation (LEO & civilian)

7.) Grant Writing

We can provide nonprofit and government entities with the means to access needed external resources to meet specific use of force and combatives programming and goals through strategic grant writing. Federal, state, foundation and corporate grants can assist your organization to:

Implement strategic plans
Cover operating expenses
Obtain "seed money" for new programs
Purchase needed equipment
Build capacity or infrastructure
Fund staff development or training
Provide community outreach

Successful grant writing is based on strategic planning and technical writing. We can assist your organization in developing a customized strategy for proposal submission based on the needs of the organization and available funding sources. 

Grant Writing Services
We can provide comprehensive support for your organization in researching, developing and submitting grant proposals. Organizations may select from any or all of the following grant-seeking services:

Needs assessment
Strategic planning
Funding research
Project planning development
Evaluation plan
Grant proposal narrative development