Chicago Tri-State Area

Equip Your Team to Detect and Stop Threats Before They Escalate

Situational awareness and targeted violence prevention training led by a 25-year law enforcement veteran. On-site and virtual programs for organizations across the Chicago tri-state area. Consultations available within 48 hours.

Get Your Free Safety Assessment (847) 716-2070

Free 30-minute call No obligation Honest assessment of where you stand

"Rarely seen this level of dedication and discipline. Excellent at teaching situational awareness."

Andre Terencio, 5th Degree Black Belt

"Knowledge of targeted violence prevention and threat mitigation is exceptional."

Rudy Hernandez, Trinity Executive Solutions

25+

Years Experience

93%

Attacks Show Warning Signs

IL/WI/IN

Tri-State Coverage

Proven Programs

The Problem

Most Organizations Are One Incident Away from Realizing They Had No Plan

The warning signs are almost always there. The gap is not awareness. It is the absence of a structured process for turning what your people see into action that prevents violence.

93%

Warning Signs Go Unacted On

Nearly all targeted violence attackers exhibit observable pre-incident behaviors. The signals exist. Most organizations have no system to capture them.

Formalized Reporting Processes

Most organizations have zero structured process for staff to convert what they observe into a usable early warning. Discomfort stays silent.

1 day

Is Not Enough

A single active-shooter training does not build organizational capability. Prevention is a discipline, not an event. It needs to be installed, tested, and maintained.

Testimonials

Trusted by Professionals in Law Enforcement, Security, and High-Stakes Operations

Exceptional Dedication to Teaching Situational Awareness

"I have been teaching Martial Arts for years, working with high level competitors, business owners and law enforcement. I have rarely seen the level of dedication and discipline Jason has. He's not only tactically knowledgeable, but also excellent at teaching situational awareness and personal safety. Jason has a deep understanding of how to stay ahead of a threat before it starts. More importantly, he is always open about sharing his knowledge."

Andre Terencio

Brazil-021 School of Jiujitsu, 5th Degree Black Belt

A Trusted Asset in Any Security Capacity

"I've worked along Jason in high stakes environments, and his knowledge of targeted violence prevention, threat mitigation, and operation planning is exceptional. His professionalism, attention to detail, ability to assess and address risks make him a trusted asset in any security or consulting capacity."

Rudy Hernandez

Trinity Executive Solutions

The Difference

Trained by Someone Who Has Actually Lived This Work, Not a Consultant Who Read a Manual

Jason Kohl is an active law enforcement officer with 25+ years in the field. He has responded to real incidents, assessed real threats, and built real prevention systems. That operational experience is what your team gets in every session.

Jason Kohl, State Certified Active Threat Instructor

25+

Years Active Law Enforcement

Active duty in the northern suburbs of Chicago, dealing with threats in real time. Every scenario he teaches comes from something he has responded to.

State

Certified Active Threat Instructor

Certified by the state of Illinois. ASIS Chicago Chapter Law Enforcement Liaison. ATAP Great Lakes Chapter Member.

Purpose-Built Programs

S.A.F.E. Training for awareness workshops. Signal to Safety for full institutional prevention installs. Both built from operational experience.

Our Programs

Two Proven Programs. One Builds Awareness. The Other Installs a Permanent Prevention System.

Most organizations start with a S.A.F.E. workshop to build immediate awareness, then install Signal to Safety for ongoing institutional prevention. Both are available as standalone programs. Your consultation will determine which fits your environment.

Workshop Training

S.A.F.E. Training System

Customized on-site and virtual workshops that teach your team to recognize threats early, respond decisively, and build a proactive security culture. Available in 1-hour and 2-hour formats.

Customized to your organization's specific environment
On-site and virtual delivery options
1-hour awareness sessions and 2-hour deep-dive workshops
Practical, scenario-based instruction from active law enforcement
Ongoing support and updates after training

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Institutional Install

Signal to Safety™

Goes beyond training. Signal to Safety installs a repeatable organizational capability built around anomaly recognition, facts-first reporting, and correct routing, so your team detects and acts on early warning signs before a situation escalates.

Five-pillar system: Baseline, Recognition, Reporting, Routing, Movement
Environmental assessment and custom baseline
Role-differentiated training (staff, supervisors, leadership)
Custom reporting protocols and routing setup
Live drills, scenario testing, and annual recertification

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Who We Serve

Training Built for Your Industry, Your Threat Profile, Your People

The risk a hospital faces is different from the risk a school district faces. The training should be, too. We build programs around the specific environment your people work in.

Corporate & Workplace

For HR teams, operations leaders, and security personnel protecting their workforce.

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Schools & Education

For administrators and faculty who need age-appropriate, duty-of-care-aligned systems.

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Healthcare

For hospitals and clinics navigating high-stress, patient-facing safety challenges.

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Government & Public Safety

For agencies that require defensible, documented prevention processes.

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Free Download

Give Your Team a Head Start on Safety Before Your Next Training

Download the free Workplace Safety Guide. Actionable steps your staff can use today to recognize warning signs, improve reporting, and build awareness across your organization.

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How It Works

Call, Assess, Train: Your Team Is Equipped in Three Steps

No lengthy procurement process. No committee approvals just to have a conversation. You call, we assess your environment, we deliver the right program on-site or virtually.

Schedule a Free Consultation

A 30-minute call where we learn about your organization, your environment, and the specific risks you face. No pitch. Just an honest assessment of where you stand.

Get a Custom Training Plan

Based on what we learn, we design a program tailored to your team size, threat profile, and organizational structure. S.A.F.E., Signal to Safety, or both.

Equip Your Team

On-site or virtual delivery. Your team walks away knowing exactly what to look for, who to tell, and how to move. You walk away with a documented prevention capability.

Common Questions

Answers to What Organizations Ask Before Booking Training

What happens during the free consultation?

A 30-minute call where we learn about your organization, your environment, and the specific risks your team faces. We assess where you stand and recommend whether S.A.F.E. Training, Signal to Safety, or a combination makes sense. No pitch, no pressure. You walk away with a clear picture of your options.

Can training be delivered virtually?

Yes. Both S.A.F.E. Training and Signal to Safety offer virtual delivery options. Virtual sessions use the same curriculum and scenario-based instruction as on-site. Organizations outside the IL/WI/IN tri-state area can access the full program remotely.

What size teams can you train?

From small leadership teams to entire organizations. S.A.F.E. workshops scale for groups of any size. Signal to Safety is designed for institutional deployment across departments, with role-differentiated sessions for staff, supervisors, and leadership.

What areas do you serve?

On-site training is available throughout the Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana tri-state area. Virtual training is available nationwide. Jason is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

How is this different from a standard active shooter training?

Standard trainings teach people what to do during an event. Armored Sense focuses on what happens before: recognizing behavioral warning signs, structured reporting, and building a prevention capability that catches threats early. Signal to Safety installs an ongoing organizational system, not a one-day checkbox event.

Get Started

Stop Hoping Your Team Knows What to Do. Give Them a System.

Find out exactly where your organization stands and what it takes to close the gaps. One call. 30 minutes. No cost. We respond within 2 business hours.

"Excellent at teaching situational awareness and personal safety."

Get Your Free Safety Assessment Call (847) 716-2070

Free 30-minute call No obligation On-site and virtual available