Phone: (202) 656-8455       Email: tactical52training@gmail.com
Phone: (202) 656-8455
Email: tactical52training@gmail.com

Be Prepared.

Tactical 52’s experienced training team will get you ready to handle any situation.

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Providing De-escalation and Active Shooter Training for Workplaces, Organizations & Communities

In today’s unpredictable and often volatile workplace environment, the ability to quickly manage and defuse a crisis is important in every industry: healthcare, education, retail, communities, houses of worship, government agencies, law enforcement and private security.

De-escalation and Active Shooter training offers a wide range of benefits, impacting individuals, workplaces, and communities.

Founded by United States Air Force Veteran and former DEA trainer Ken Abrams, Tactical 52 has a team of highly experienced, field-tested De-escalation and Active Shooter experts that can train your company or organization to handle real world crisis situations as they occur.

De-escalation and Active Shooter Training Course Objectives

Many industries, community, civic, and non-profit organizations are signing up for De-escalation and Active Shooter training to be prepared for potential violence in the workplace or office. Workplaces and organizations most likely to benefit from this type of course include:

Hospitals & Healthcare

Healthcare workers are at risk of violence from patients, visitors, and other staff members. De-escalation and Active Shooter training can help them to identify and de-escalate potentially violent situations.

Schools & Education

Teachers and school staff are at risk of violence from students and parents. De-escalation and Active Shooter training can help them to create a safe and secure learning environment.

Retail Industry & Stores

Retail workers are at risk of violence from customers and shoplifters. De-escalation and Active Shooter training can help them to handle difficult situations safely.
 
 

Houses of Worship

Local Churches, Synagogues, Temples, and other Houses of Worship need to know the identifying signs of potential violence. De-escalation and Active Shooter training from Tactical 52 can help them prepare for these situations.

Social Work, Human Resources & Community Services

Social workers and other human services professionals are at risk of violence from clients. De-escalation and Active Shooter training can help them to protect themselves and their clients.

Law Enforcement & Security

Law enforcement and security professionals are at risk of violence from suspects, trespassers, and other individuals. De-escalation and Active Shooter training can help them to use force only when necessary and to de-escalate potentially violent situations.
 
 

Mission & Vision

The innovative Tactical 52 training program focuses on preparing professionals on how to respond to any situation in order for them to protect themselves and those around them. The primary goal of the program is to show professionals in multiple industries how to use ethical decision making and de-escalation tactics in their daily encounters, situational challenges, and career endeavors.

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Course Overview

Ethics Course

Students will learn the fundamental principles of ethics in policing and the importance of maintaining a higher ethical standard as a law enforcement professional.

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De-Escalation & Active Shooter Course

Customized to fit the requirements of each agency enrolled, this course will cover successful de-escalation techniques that work in real world policing situations.

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Leadership Course

Designed for high ranking (C-Level) leadership in law enforcement agencies at all levels, this course will help participants tap into their leadership style and successfully employ it in their specific agency culture.

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Events

Firearm Safe Storage Workshop

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At the Firearm Safe Storage Workshop, at the Historic Oakland Manor, Columbia, Maryland and photographed are from (l to r): Reena Rambharat, Deputy Director, Bureau of Assessment, Planning & Community Engagement, K. Stephanie Foster, Community Engagement Program Coordinator, Jen Pauliukonis, Executive Director, Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention, Maryland Department of Health, Rodney Young, Tactical52 Senior Instructor, Jessica Fisher, Social Worker II, Maribet Brute, Director, Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition, Navy Moreno, Certified Community Health Worker, Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition, and Ken Abrams, Tactical52 LLC, founder | CEO.

On Saturday, March 14th, 2026, Tactical52 LLC, a proud veteran-owned small business, served as Subject Matter Experts at the Firearm Safe Storage Workshop in partnership with the Howard County Department of Health, Local Health Improvement Coalition held at the Historic Oakland Manor, Columbia, Maryland.

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Additionally, (above photo) Be Smart campaign volunteers participated by delivering their message that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns…
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention officials (above photo) participated as advocates for research and education around suicide. Their mission focuses on educating our communities about mental health and suicide prevention, advocating for public policy and offering support for suicide.

The collaborative event focused on raising awareness about responsible firearm storage practices to help prevent accidents and unauthorized access, strengthening safety across our community.

Montefiore Hospital Medical Security Training

In March 2026, Tactical52 trained over 150 Security Officers at Montefiore Hospital Medical Center facilities at the Einstein and Moses Campus, Bronx, New York for four-days delivered in an open format training arrangement to accommodate all workplace shifts.
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In the above photograph Ken Abrams, Tactical52’s, founder | CEO, addresses a group of the participants to discuss the course overview, and how hospital security plays a vital role in maintaining a safe care environment through proactive workplace violence prevention. Accordingly, staff are trained to recognize risks, de-escalate situations, and respond effectively. This approach supports a culture of awareness and preparedness, helping reduce incidents and ensuring that both patients and healthcare professionals feel protected in high-pressure clinical settings.
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In the above photograph, Rodney Young presents to the class, two (2) types of Hand-held devices to explain each units’ key features, namely, nomenclature, functionality and their specialized strategies used in high stakes, “on the go” environments, such as, hospital emergency room and other patient intake and receiving areas.
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In the above photo, Rodney Young, Tactical52 Senior Instructor demonstrates the proper wanding (hand-held device) technique used for a patient (role player) on a stretcher. The complex, dense metallic structure of these devices (stretchers and wheelchairs) makes it difficult to isolate hidden contraband, and so, the participants are shown the limitations and the necessity to approach these challenges in a copious and attentive manner. The training programs, simulations, and hands-on exercises build staff confidence, preparedness, and resilience.
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In the above photograph (l to r) are Montefiore Hospital Medical Center Security Department Training Staff Larry Agee, Rodney Young, Carlos Perez, and Ken Abrams pose for a team picture during a break in the training. Since 2024, Tactical52 has partnered with Montefiore Hospital Medical Center’s Security Department to provide ongoing professional training to enhance is its existing hospital security infrastructure. These sessions empower employees with practical skills and reinforce best practices, as reflected in the accompanying training photos that capture teamwork, engagement, and a shared commitment to safety.

Training Program Elements

Examination of contemporary and real-world situations
Examination of the current ethical climate in American society
Instructor lead lectures, class discussions, practical exercises, surveys, and self-assessment
Ethics-based law enforcement case studies
Challenge current pre-conceived ideas, opinions and behaviors
Development of strategies to counter current institutions and organizations in discord with law enforcement.