When Seconds Count: the Urgent Need for Situational Awareness Training
Learn how the Paratus 3P Process teaches life-saving habits to spot danger early and act fast — using the Emory University shooting as a wake-up call.
“You can’t choose when danger finds you, but you can choose how prepared you are to respond.”
A Tragic Reminder Close to Home
On August 8, 2025, an ordinary afternoon near Emory University and the CDC headquarters in Atlanta turned into chaos and tragedy. Around 4:50 p.m., a gunman opened fire, killing DeKalb County Officer David Rose, 33, in the line of duty.
The suspect was later found dead inside a nearby CVS. Several CDC buildings were struck by gunfire. Thankfully, no civilians were injured, but we know from countless other incidents across the country that the outcome could have been much worse.
The Emory University shooting is a powerful reminder that threats can arise without warning in places we typically consider safe: campuses, shopping centers, places of worship, public events, and even our neighborhoods.
The Problem: Most People Rely on Luck
When danger strikes, whether it’s an active shooter, sudden violence, or another emergency…the first few seconds are critical.
Yet most people:
Freeze or panic
Struggle to make quick, informed decisions
Fail to recognize early warning signs
This isn’t because they don’t care; it’s because they’ve never been trained to think and act under pressure.
Most safety protocols in schools, workplaces, and public spaces are reactive. They focus on what to do after a threat appears. While those steps are important, they often start too late. By the time you’re reacting, the situation may already be out of your control.
The Solution: Situational Awareness
Situational awareness is the ability to:
Pay attention to your surroundings
Identify potential threats early
Make smart decisions before and during danger
It’s not about living in fear. It’s about living with confidence, knowing you have the skills to protect yourself and those around you.
What The Paratus Group Does
The Paratus Group teaches situational awareness through our online, habit-based training program.
Our unique Paratus 3P Process empowers you to:
Prepare – Develop daily habits that keep you alert to changes in your environment.
Prevent – Spot trouble early enough to avoid it or de-escalate it.
Protect – Take quick, effective action when danger is unavoidable.
This training works because it focuses on mindsets and behaviors, the things most people don’t practice daily but that could save lives in a crisis.
How Our Program Works
90-Day Core Training: Learn the fundamentals of situational awareness, the 10 critical skills, and how to apply the 3P Process in real life.
Weekly Practice: Short, practical lessons you can complete on your phone or computer, designed to be used immediately in daily life.
9 Months of Continued Learning: Two pieces of weekly follow-up content to keep skills sharp and adapt to new threats.
Real-World Scenarios: Lessons based on actual events, like the Emory University shooting, so you know exactly how to apply what you’ve learned.
By the end of your first 90 days, you’ll think and act differently, noticing details others miss and making faster, better decisions under stress.
Why This Matters Now
If you had been near Emory University that afternoon, running errands, meeting friends, or simply walking by, would you have known what to do?
Would you have recognized the sound of gunfire?
Known where the safest exits were?
Understood how to use cover effectively?
Situational awareness training gives you those answers before you ever have to face them.
It’s not just about surviving a worst-case scenario; it’s about living safer, more confidently, and more in control every day.
Who We Serve
✅ Individuals & Families
✅ Businesses & Workplaces
✅ Schools, Churches, and Community Groups
✅ Runners & Outdoor Enthusiasts
How to Get Started
1️⃣ Visit https://www.paratus.group to learn more about who we are and our mission.
2️⃣ Enroll in the Paratus Take Back Responsibility Program
3️⃣ Start building life-saving habits in just minutes a day
Don’t wait for a headline to make safety your priority.
Learn the skills to prepare, prevent, and protect…anytime, anywhere.