Joseph Manley

Background

About Joseph Manley

Protecting Lives, Assets, Reputations & Profits After 30+ years on the front lines—in corrections, EMS, law enforcement, and security—I retired as a Police Lieutenant and Court Prosecutor. I’ve walked hallways where tension was palpable, seen warning signs missed, and witnessed the cost of reactive leadership. That experience taught me a vital truth: Most leaders don’t fail because violence is inevitable. They fail because they didn’t see it coming. My Mission I help K–12 schools and high-risk workplaces prevent violence before it starts—identifying early warning signs, addressing root causes, and building safer, emotionally intelligent cultures. Through Risk Mitigation Technologies LLC and the P.R.E.V.A.I.L.™ Institute, I provide strategic consulting, trauma-informed training, and expert speaking that transform reactive environments into resilient ones through accountable leadership. One business l leader told me, “We didn’t just get a security plan—we got a culture shift.” That’s the work I live for. How I Help • Workplace violence prevention & risk mitigation consulting • Hostile intruder preparedness & behavioral threat assessments • Situational awareness, de-escalation & emergency response training • Keynote speaking & conference presentations • Incident reviews, root cause analysis & expert witness services • Leadership coaching to rebuild culture & trust • Policy & program development for sustainable safety Author • Beyond the Blaze – Anger Management & De-escalation • How to Stay Calm and Aware in Any Situation • Before the Breaking Point*(Coming Soon) Credentials & Affiliations • Board-Certified Workplace Violence & Threat Specialist • Certified Emergency Crisis Responder • Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist • Certified Domestic Violence Specialist • Certified in Deception Detection • Listed Expert, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress • Adjunct Lecturer • Member, International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) Why Risk It? De-escalate It.® Let’s connect and explore how to make your workplace safer—before “too late” becomes the plan.