Tips, Tactics, and Tools Podcast

By Brink Fidler & Tom Herring

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"Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow" was inspired by frequent discussions between Brink Fidler, President of Defend Systems, and Tom Herring, Owner of Herring Technology, both driven by their commitment to educating clients on enhancing safety and security. Defend Systems specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter response training, while Herring Technology focuses on security solutions like access control, surveillance, alarms, and more. This podcast dives deep into all things safety and security—whether at home, work, church, or in public spaces. Our diverse guests come from a wide range of backgrounds, including school security experts, survivors of active shooter incidents, rescue task force managers, risk management professionals, technology specialists, federal agents, law enforcement experts, K9 trainers, and many more.

Episode Date
071 - Getting to Know Michael Bearden | From Green Beret to Defend Systems
May 12, 2026
070 - Foundations of Church Security Teams (Part 2)
Apr 28, 2026
069 - Foundations of Church Security Teams (Part 1)
Mar 17, 2026
068 - Empowered, Not Afraid: A Civilian Perspective on Active Shooter Training
Feb 24, 2026
067 - Inside the Investigations That Close the Case
Jan 20, 2026
066 - Raising the Bar in Private Security
Dec 23, 2025
065 - 120 Marathons, One Mission: Keep Kids Safe Online
Dec 09, 2025
064 - Hardening the Perimeter: Expert Insights
Nov 25, 2025
063 - How ZeroEyes Uses AI to Save Lives
Nov 11, 2025
062 - Answering the Call: An Officer's Response to an Active Shooter
Oct 28, 2025
061 - Staying Ready: Lessons from Recent Threats
Oct 14, 2025
060 - Security After Charlie Kirk
Sep 22, 2025
059 - Fighting Cybercrime: From the FBI to Overt Channel
Aug 26, 2025
058 - Smarter Security Screening with CEIA's OPENGATE® Technology
Aug 12, 2025
057 - Protecting People, Not Just Products: Security at GEODIS
Jul 29, 2025
056 - Tragedy in Chattanooga and an Officer's Journey to Healing
Jul 15, 2025
055 - The Backbone of Modern Security: Networks, AI, and the Human Factor
Jul 02, 2025
054 - Travel Smarter: Burglars Love When You Post from the Beach
Jun 18, 2025
053 - Breakdown of the Florida State University Shooting
May 22, 2025
052 - Jeff Mathes - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023
Apr 22, 2025
051 - Teacher - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023
Apr 15, 2025
050 - Rachel Sanderson - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023
Apr 08, 2025
049 - Abby McLean - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023
Mar 31, 2025
An Introduction to Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023
Mar 25, 2025
048 - Michael Collazo - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023
Mar 25, 2025
047 - Empowering Everyday Heroes: Active Violence Response Training with Defend Systems
Mar 13, 2025
046 - Breakdown of the Antioch High School Shooting
Feb 13, 2025
045 - Preparing for Modern Threats: Insights from a Green Beret, Adam McIntyre
Jan 07, 2025
044 - Risky Business: Turning Chaos into Control
Nov 26, 2024
043 - Breakdown of the Uvalde Shooting and Solutions for the Future
Jun 24, 2022
042 - Season 2, Back from Hiatus!
Dec 21, 2021
041 - Dan McCarthy :: The Battle for Michigan
Dec 14, 2020
040 - Michael Drew :: We're about to live through 1943 all over again
Dec 07, 2020
039 - Monte Mohr :: Middle TN Real Estate and CRIME On The Rise
Nov 30, 2020
038 - Dan Hagen :: "WE THE PEOPLE" STARTS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
Nov 23, 2020
037 - John Harris :: Gun Permit Applications are Skyrocketing
Nov 12, 2020
036 - Mitch Rossell :: Making Music After Las Vegas Compiled with COVID
Oct 27, 2020
035 - There is a RUN on Guns and Armament
Oct 15, 2020
034 - Phil Valentine :: Radio Hosts Need Security Too
Sep 21, 2020
033 - Breaking Down the Castle Doctrine
Sep 13, 2020
032 - Charles Roselle :: Remembering 9/11...Protecting the First Lady, A Secret Service Story
Aug 31, 2020
031 - Bill Yuss :: Your Garage Door is the Weakest Link
Aug 24, 2020
030 - Your ring doorbell is cute and all, but...PART 2
Aug 17, 2020
029 - Your Ring Doorbell is cute and all, BUT.....PART 1
Aug 10, 2020
028 - So You're in the Middle of a Riot, Now What?
Jul 27, 2020
027 - Randy Atlas :: False Senses of Situational Awareness
Jul 20, 2020
026 - The Layman's Home Defense System, Part 2
Jul 13, 2020
025 - The Layman's Home Defense System, Part 1
Jul 06, 2020
024 - Defund the POLICE?!?
Jun 29, 2020
023 - The King of Locks
Jun 08, 2020
022 - Facility Security Plans 101
Jun 01, 2020
021 - The Lowdown on Taking Temperatures En Mass
May 26, 2020
020 - Can Cameras Really Detect Fever? - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 20
May 04, 2020
019 - Is It Time For You To Arm UP? :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 19
Apr 27, 2020
018 - Ryan Cleckner :: The Law of Firearms - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 18
Apr 20, 2020
017 - Cartels and COVID :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 17
Apr 13, 2020
016 - Martial Law Realities - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 16
Apr 06, 2020
015 - Crimes Shifts During a Pandemic :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 15
Mar 27, 2020
014 - Chuck Carter :: The Challenge of Protecting Our Schools - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 14
Mar 23, 2020
013 - Benefits of Private Investigation :: Tool, Tactics and Tips Podcast Ep 13
Mar 16, 2020
012 - Security vs. Privacy :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 12
Mar 09, 2020
011 - IRS Criminal Investigations :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 11
Mar 02, 2020
010 - Defending The Church :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 10
Feb 24, 2020
009 - Home Security Mega Tips :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast Ep 9
Feb 17, 2020
008 - Rob and Chase :: Tips, Tactics, and Tools Podcast
Feb 12, 2020
007 - Nashville K9 :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast
Feb 03, 2020
006 - Mike Fletcher, Security In Our Schools :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast
Jan 08, 2020
005 - Ronnie Haywood - Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast Ep 5
Dec 27, 2019
Justin Coker of the MNPD details the Rescue Task Force Program
Nov 10, 2019
Pastor Joey Spann Survived an Active Shooter Attack
Oct 14, 2019
Achieving Security at Church
Oct 07, 2019
Introductory Episode
Aug 31, 2019