Blackwatch offers specialized training programs to our long-term clients with contracts of three months or longer. Many of these training modules are provided free of charge or at a discounted rate as part of our commitment to building safer workplaces for the businesses we protect.

Our training programs are designed to give your employees and management teams practical, actionable skills — not just theoretical knowledge.

Self-Defense Training

Our self-defense curriculum teaches 10 basic defensive moves designed for real-world scenarios that employees are most likely to encounter. Techniques cover responses to frontal attacks, rear attacks, and side attacks. No prior martial arts experience is required — these moves are selected for their simplicity, effectiveness, and ability to be learned quickly by anyone regardless of size or physical fitness.

Situational Awareness

The most effective security measure is awareness. We train your staff to recognize pre-incident indicators, identify suspicious behavior, and maintain a heightened level of environmental awareness throughout their workday. This training helps employees avoid becoming targets and recognize developing threats before they escalate.

De-Escalation Techniques

Not every confrontation requires a physical response. Our de-escalation training teaches verbal and non-verbal techniques to defuse tense situations before they become violent. The program includes:

Lecture Component — Core principles of de-escalation, including tone of voice, body language, active listening, and verbal techniques that reduce aggression.
Scenario-Based Training — Realistic scenarios based on common workplace confrontations that allow participants to practice de-escalation in a controlled environment.
Role-Play Exercises — Participants take turns playing both the aggressor and the de-escalator, building confidence and muscle memory for real-world application.

Evacuation Procedures

We work with your management team to develop and practice evacuation procedures specific to your facility. This includes identifying primary and secondary evacuation routes, assembly points, accountability procedures, and protocols for employees with mobility limitations. We conduct walk-throughs and timed drills to ensure your team can execute evacuations safely and efficiently.

Emergency Preparedness

From natural disasters to utility failures, emergencies can strike without warning. Our emergency preparedness training covers communication protocols, supply staging, shelter-in-place procedures, and coordination with first responders. We help your team develop the mindset and plans needed to respond effectively when normal operations are disrupted.

Threat and Robbery Response

Employees who handle cash, valuables, or work in public-facing roles are at higher risk of encountering robbery or direct threats. Our training teaches staff how to respond during a robbery to minimize risk of injury, what information to observe and remember for law enforcement, and how to secure the scene and support each other after an incident.

Active Shooter Response

Our active shooter response training prepares your team for the worst-case scenario. We teach the proven Run, Hide, Fight methodology, adapted to your specific facility layout and operations. Training covers recognizing the sound of gunfire, making immediate decisions under extreme stress, barricading and concealment techniques, and last-resort defensive actions. We conduct facility-specific walkthroughs to identify the best escape routes, hiding locations, and improvised defensive options available in your workplace.

Client Training