T.R.A.A.C.S. stands for Tactical Risk Awareness and Applied Control System. It is reality-based threat assessment and combative training for by-law officers, security officers, law enforcement and corporate security teams. Read the guides below, or see the T.R.A.A.C.S. program .
September 10, 2026 16 min read
Survival first ground self defense for beginners. Protect your head, create space, use short strikes, and get back to your feet. Covers the first 10...
Read more about First 10 Seconds: Ground Survival Self Defense for Beginners September 8, 2026 11 min read
Learn an orientation first OODA loop for civilian self defense. Evidence based drills, legal limits, and five exercises to cut your observation to...
Read more about 5 OODA Drills That Stop Orientation Failures in Civilian Self Defense September 4, 2026 20 min read
By-law officers get authority but little training for the people they face. What safety training Canadian municipalities should give by-law officers.
Read more about By-Law Officer Safety Training: Closing Canada’s Gap September 2, 2026 9 min read
Leaders: weigh onsite training with peer reviewed evidence and clear ROI. Face to face raises test scores 2.5% and often saves travel costs.
Read more about Leaders: 2.5% higher scores and clearer ROI from onsite training September 1, 2026 13 min read
Municipal staff in different departments often face the same aggressive people. Why T.R.A.A.C.S. training closes the safety gap across five front lines.
Read more about One Municipality. Five Front Lines August 30, 2026 12 min read
Learn the Cooper Color Code and keep Condition Yellow your default with 5 to 10 second scans, gentle drills, and trauma informed training.
Read more about 10 Second Scan Keeps Civilians in Yellow With Cooper Color Code August 29, 2026 11 min read
Copy ready five step dynamic risk assessment checklist safety managers can use in seconds, plus training first rollout tips and CCOHS guidance.
Read more about 5 Step Dynamic Risk Assessment Checklist Safety Managers Can Use August 26, 2026 10 min read
Learn effective de-escalation tactics for the workplace to reduce conflict and maintain a calm environment. Improve your professional interactions.
Read more about De-escalation at work: practical tactics for professionals August 25, 2026 10 min read
What Do I Do IF Someone Blocks My Way? Someone steps in front of you. You move to the side. They move with you. You try to walk…
Read more about What Do I Do If Someone Blocks My Way? August 20, 2026 13 min read
Learn the key differences between threat assessment and management. Discover how to effectively reduce risk and respond to potential violence.
Read more about Threat assessment vs management: what practitioners must know