Tragic news hit Tuesday that 51 migrants were found dead in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. In this episode, we sit down with TNGs Vince Vargas, a former border patrol agent for that same region, to talk about human trafficking and the countless rescues agents make to stop similar tragedies.

Tragic news hit Tuesday that 51 migrants were found dead in the back of a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. In this episode, we sit down with TNGs Vince Vargas, a former border patrol agent for that same region, to talk about human trafficking and the countless rescues agents make to stop similar tragedies.

TTHN012: Tragedy Through the Eyes of the Border Patrol

Saddened by the latest school shooting, The North Group collectively sat down with a team of our people to discuss what can be done to help prevent violence in our schools. It’s a conversation with information, statistics, and (most importantly) solutions.

Saddened by the latest school shooting, The North Group collectively sat down with a team of our people to discuss what can be done to help prevent violence in our schools. It’s a conversation with information, statistics, and (most importantly) solutions.

TTHN011: Solutions...Mitigating School Violence

In this week’s episode of TTHN, we sit down with our friend James Cameron to talk about recent incidents in Hollywood. Specifically, how people off the street are gaining access to A-list celebrities and the many problems that access creates.

In this week’s episode of TTHN, we sit down with our friend James Cameron to talk about recent incidents in Hollywood. Specifically, how people off the street are gaining access to A-list celebrities and the many problems that access creates.

TTHN010: Lights, Camera, TAKE Action...

We definitely have something to tweet about on this week’s episode of Time to Head North. Join the team as they discuss Elon’s big purchase and how it could affect the intelligence world.

We definitely have something to tweet about on this week’s episode of Time to Head North. Join the team as they discuss Elon’s big purchase and how it could affect the intelligence world.

TTHN009: Let’s Give Them Something to Tweet About

TNG sat down with RaySecur’s TJ Kelly and Will Plummer to discuss their mission and how it can benefit corporations and government agencies. Specifically around business continuity and what it takes to avoid catastrophes and possible financial fallout from malicious actors who send things through the mail.

TNG sat down with RaySecur’s TJ Kelly and Will Plummer to discuss their mission and how it can benefit corporations and government agencies. Specifically around business continuity and what it takes to avoid catastrophes and possible financial fallout from malicious actors who send things through the mail.

TTHN008: Avoiding Threats Through Technology

Dan Hollaway

Sometimes conversations just happen. When TNG had Drinkin' Bros Podcaster and veteran Dan Hollaway on this week, that's exactly what went down. The topics ranged from Ukraine to politicians to male domination or arguably, the lack thereof from Dan's perspective.

Sometimes conversations just happen. When TNG had Drinkin' Bros Podcaster and veteran Dan Hollaway on this week, that's exactly what went down. The topics ranged from Ukraine to politicians to male domination or arguably, the lack thereof from Dan's perspective.

TTHN007: Let’s Talk with Dan Hollaway

On this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we sit down with friend Christie Johnson, who just returned from the Polish/Ukrainian border. She lends a remarkable view from a volunteer’s perspective of what it’s like for the Ukrainian people trying to get to the border safely.

On this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we sit down with friend Christie Johnson, who just returned from the Polish/Ukrainian border. She lends a remarkable view from a volunteer’s perspective of what it’s like for the Ukrainian people trying to get to the border safely.

TTHN006: Volunteering on the Polish-Ukrainian Border

In this episode, The North Group team discusses how to discern misinformation from the truth. In this how-to, our intelligence analysts teach the average viewer how to separate fact from fiction surrounding the situation in Ukraine.

In this episode, The North Group team discusses how to discern misinformation from the truth. In this how-to, our intelligence analysts teach the average viewer how to separate fact from fiction surrounding the situation in Ukraine.

TTHN005: Battling Misinformation

Like most of the world, The North Group has all eyes on the situation in Ukraine. Join our team as we discuss the historical doctrine behind the invasion, the abundance of misinformation flooding the media, and how TNG is assisting with humanitarian evacuations.

Like most of the world, The North Group has all eyes on the situation in Ukraine. Join our team as we discuss the historical doctrine behind the invasion, the abundance of misinformation flooding the media, and how TNG is assisting with humanitarian evacuations.

TTHN004: Let’s Talk About Ukraine

In this week’s episode of “Time to Head North,” TNG talks to Lee Oughton, Co-Founder of The Kindness Games. Lee’s mission is to help us understand what kindness looks like in today’s security world. Historically, the perception of the people inside our sector is tough, and kindness can be viewed as a weakness.  The Kindness Games is a movement to spread kindness and create authentic relationships.

In this week’s episode of “Time to Head North,” TNG talks to Lee Oughton, Co-Founder of The Kindness Games. Lee’s mission is to help us understand what kindness looks like in today’s security world. Historically, the perception of the people inside our sector is tough, and kindness can be viewed as a weakness.  The Kindness Games is a movement to spread kindness and create authentic relationships.

TTHN003: The Kindness Games

”Time to Head North” is designed to bring people together across industries to discuss the challenges of managing risk in today’s climate and convey a personal touch to an industry notorious for being tough. Join the TNG family as we delve into everything from safety and security to balancing your work and family life. We hope you’ll find this adventure both informative and entertaining!

In this week’s episode, TNGs Vince Vargas and Natasha Ryan talk to author Kelly Sayre about situational awareness and discuss her new book “Sharp Women.” It’s written to teach women what they can do to avoid being in potentially dangerous situations.

In this week’s episode, TNGs Vince Vargas and Natasha Ryan talk to author Kelly Sayre about situational awareness and discuss her new book “Sharp Women.” It’s written to teach women what they can do to avoid being in potentially dangerous situations.

TTHN002: Sharpening Your Awareness

In this week’s edition of “Time to Head North,” we discuss work-life balance. This can be incredibly tough for everyone, including men and women transitioning from military/law enforcement into being back home full time and navigating family roles. Meet some of the TNG family as they share their experiences.

In this week’s edition of “Time to Head North,” we discuss work-life balance. This can be incredibly tough for everyone, including men and women transitioning from military/law enforcement into being back home full time and navigating family roles. Meet some of the TNG family as they share their experiences.

TTHN001: Work/Life Balance in the Security World

What changes have occurred to event security in the world of COVID? What are the challenges, now and in the future? What was learned about the current state of security while being in the midst of the Las Vegas shooting? In today's episode, we sit down with Chad Holt, TNGs Security Operations Manager and one of our team's newest members, to discuss how the effects of COVID are reshaping the approach to event security. We'll also let Chad talk about his time overseeing security at the Foundation Room in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, when on the night of October 1, 2017, he was with 120 guests and staff while Stephen Paddock was firing from a window 5-floors below.

What changes have occurred to event security in the world of COVID? What are the challenges, now and in the future? What was learned about the current state of security while being in the midst of the Las Vegas shooting? In today's episode, we sit down with Chad Holt, TNGs Security Operations Manager and one of our team's newest members, to discuss how the effects of COVID are reshaping the approach to event security. We'll also let Chad talk about his time overseeing security at the Foundation Room in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, when on the night of October 1, 2017, he was with 120 guests and staff while Stephen Paddock was firing from a window 5-floors below.

TNG08: Event Security in the Face of COVID

What’s the importance of knowing your digital footprint, and how can it be used against you? Do you have to be ultra-technical to protect yourself online? Are children more susceptible to cybercrime? It’s been a long, hot summer, but we’re glad to be back! In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Ferguson and Chris Bullock, managing members of Ci2A, a cyber investigations and intelligence agency, for a talk about cybersecurity and what you can do to better protect yourself, your organization, and your family from cybercrime.

What’s the importance of knowing your digital footprint, and how can it be used against you? Do you have to be ultra-technical to protect yourself online? Are children more susceptible to cybercrime? It’s been a long, hot summer, but we’re glad to be back! In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Ferguson and Chris Bullock, managing members of Ci2A, a cyber investigations and intelligence agency, for a talk about cybersecurity and what you can do to better protect yourself, your organization, and your family from cybercrime.

TNG07: Cybersecurity and the Importance of Knowing Your Digital Footprint

How could defunding the police affect the response by law enforcement to community quality of life issues? How about crimes that affect corporate entities such as workplace violence, retail fraud, larceny, and corporate business continuity? David Harvey, managing principal at HV Global Consulting, joins us to discuss how current events are putting a strain on leaders trying to provide equal representation and how defunding and the loss of qualified immunity could affect the future of law enforcement. Since his days as an Army MP, David has served as, among other things, the Chief of Police for both Garden City, MI and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport; Garden City’s City Manager; and the Executive Director of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. His extensive background and knowledge provide valuable insight into the issues of today.

How could defunding the police affect the response by law enforcement to community quality of life issues? How about crimes that affect corporate entities such as workplace violence, retail fraud, larceny, and corporate business continuity? David Harvey, managing principal at HV Global Consulting, joins us to discuss how current events are putting a strain on leaders trying to provide equal representation and how defunding and the loss of qualified immunity could affect the future of law enforcement. Since his days as an Army MP, David has served as, among other things, the Chief of Police for both Garden City, MI and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport; Garden City’s City Manager; and the Executive Director of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. His extensive background and knowledge provide valuable insight into the issues of today.

TNG06: Where Is All of This Going? The True Impact of Defunding Law Enforcement.

How do we identify threats when in a public event space? What can we do to better understand our risk profile? Where are the threats in our day-to-day job environment? In this episode, we are joined by Michael Rozin, president, and founding partner at Rozin Security. For nearly 20-years, he has focused on terrorism prevention and security and is highly skilled in proactive protection against terrorists and other high-risk perpetrators of violence. We’ll discuss Rozin Security’s SIRA® (Suspicion Indicators Recognition &amp; Assessment) program, as well as how the current threat landscape has been affected by the COVID crisis.

How do we identify threats when in a public event space? What can we do to better understand our risk profile? Where are the threats in our day-to-day job environment? In this episode, we are joined by Michael Rozin, president, and founding partner at Rozin Security. For nearly 20-years, he has focused on terrorism prevention and security and is highly skilled in proactive protection against terrorists and other high-risk perpetrators of violence. We’ll discuss Rozin Security’s SIRA® (Suspicion Indicators Recognition &amp; Assessment) program, as well as how the current threat landscape has been affected by the COVID crisis.

TNG05: Making an Impact - Methodologies for Modern Threat Identification

How is the transition from being a military installation commander to becoming a city manager? How does the daily approach to this situation impact management of a city? What are the challenges of balancing job and family amid COVID? In this episode, we are joined by Mike Graese, retired Army Colonel – turned City Manager of Ashland, KY – to discuss how the dedicated leadership of a small city is dealing with the effects of COVID-19. We’ll look at how his military experience shaped his decision-making process and how Ashland's comprehensive crisis policies have allowed for the rapid response to the pandemic.

How is the transition from being a military installation commander to becoming a city manager? How does the daily approach to this situation impact management of a city? What are the challenges of balancing job and family amid COVID? In this episode, we are joined by Mike Graese, retired Army Colonel – turned City Manager of Ashland, KY – to discuss how the dedicated leadership of a small city is dealing with the effects of COVID-19. We’ll look at how his military experience shaped his decision-making process and how Ashland's comprehensive crisis policies have allowed for the rapid response to the pandemic.

TNG04: Best Practices - A Conversation with an Army Colonel Turned City Manager

In this episode, The North Group team sits down for a roundtable discussion on our general attitudes and perspectives surrounding today’s events. From local community reactions – to how our past experiences have allowed us to adjust to rapid change – to how the new “normal” may be “abnormal,” we look at the how the COVID crisis might be our generation’s “biological great depression” and change the way we evaluate our readiness.

In this episode, The North Group team sits down for a roundtable discussion on our general attitudes and perspectives surrounding today’s events. From local community reactions – to how our past experiences have allowed us to adjust to rapid change – to how the new “normal” may be “abnormal,” we look at the how the COVID crisis might be our generation’s “biological great depression” and change the way we evaluate our readiness.

TNG03: Team Talk #1

How does maintaining routines help you gain something? What can we do for our mental health to preserve our physical health and maintain perspective in our daily lives? What effects do stressful environments have on us over time – to include our mortality? In this episode, Dr. W. Kyle Vincent, MD, a primary care physician from Temecula, CA, joins us to discuss the physiology of stress and panic and how we can stay mentally healthy during this time of crisis. Dr. Vincent will take us deep into the physiology of the body and talk about the differences between short and long-term stress and how it is handled by different individuals, as well as some healthy daily habits for all of us who are living in quarantine, constant fear, potential grief, and anxiety about the unknown.

How does maintaining routines help you gain something? What can we do for our mental health to preserve our physical health and maintain perspective in our daily lives? What effects do stressful environments have on us over time – to include our mortality? In this episode, Dr. W. Kyle Vincent, MD, a primary care physician from Temecula, CA, joins us to discuss the physiology of stress and panic and how we can stay mentally healthy during this time of crisis. Dr. Vincent will take us deep into the physiology of the body and talk about the differences between short and long-term stress and how it is handled by different individuals, as well as some healthy daily habits for all of us who are living in quarantine, constant fear, potential grief, and anxiety about the unknown.

TNG02: The Physiology of Stress During Crisis

What should businesses and households focus on in this time of crisis? What should CEOs or security directors be doing now to realign their operations on the other side of COVID-19? What previous lessons were learned about isolation and surviving through austere times? In this episode, Glenn Norling, Principal at TBR Consulting and retired FBI Special Agent, joins us to discuss Duty of Care and how COVID-19 is going to ultimately change how business owners view their responsibilities, both now and as the crisis wanes. We’ll also talk about the importance of planning and training for continuity operations, as well as what are we not discussing amongst the overwhelming amount of information provided daily.

What should businesses and households focus on in this time of crisis? What should CEOs or security directors be doing now to realign their operations on the other side of COVID-19? What previous lessons were learned about isolation and surviving through austere times? In this episode, Glenn Norling, Principal at TBR Consulting and retired FBI Special Agent, joins us to discuss Duty of Care and how COVID-19 is going to ultimately change how business owners view their responsibilities, both now and as the crisis wanes. We’ll also talk about the importance of planning and training for continuity operations, as well as what are we not discussing amongst the overwhelming amount of information provided daily.

TNG01: Duty of Care - Giving Your Business and Household an Honest Examination

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