Violent Intruders: Readiness Must Extend Beyond Active Shooter Readiness Thought Leadership by Michael C. Kimball of M.C. Kimball and Associates, Inc. Most people think of someone with a gun when they hear “active shooter.” But the real threat is wider. A violent intruder can use any weapon at hand to harm others. Recent events show that schools, workplaces, entertainment venues, and public spaces need to be ready for attacks involving knives, blunt trauma instruments like bats, rocks, and...

Our August 2026 Visit to Yakutat and Hoonah By Michael C. Kimball, CEO In August 2026, our M.C. Kimball and Associates, Inc team traveled to the Southeast Alaska communities of Yakutat and Hoonah. This trip gave us valuable opportunities to work with local educators, school boards, tribal councils, law enforcement, local leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members. Everyone shared a strong commitment to making Alaska schools safer and better prepared. Active Crisis Training in...

February, 2025 We have been honored with another award for our WGYB program: the W3 Award for "Branded Entertainment" in the educational...