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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Green Beret and SWAT Officer Trevor Thrasher Launches Executive Self-Security Program Amid Rise in Threats to Corporate Leaders
OSS: Threat-Proof Executive Masterclass Equips Business Professionals with Tools for Personal Safety, Family Protection, and Crisis Leadership OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- With workplace violence, urban crime, and targeted attacks on executives on the rise, high-performing professionals are finding themselves increasingly vulnerable and underprepared. In response, U.S. Army Green Beret, SWAT and street crimes officer, and international counter-terrorism contractor, Trevor Thrasher has launched the OSS: Threat-Proof Executive Masterclass, an elite, immersive coaching program designed to empower corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to take control of their personal safety and that of their families. The Masterclass combines on-demand modules with live coaching, delivering practical self-security training modeled after principles used by elite law enforcement, military, and executive protection units. Designed for today's evolving threat landscape, it teaches high-level situational awareness, tactical thinking, and leadership under pressure. According to a 2024 Securonix report, 76% of organizations faced direct threats to their executive teams. A separate 2023 PwC survey noted a 64% year-over-year rise in overall threats against executives and employees. "Everyone is their own first responder," said Thrasher. "Too many people rely on luck or 911 for protection. That's no longer good enough. If you lead in the boardroom, it's time to lead in your own safety too." Built around Thrasher's Street S.M.A.A.R.T.S.™ framework, the OSS Masterclass offers real-world strategies drawn from decades of frontline experience. The program avoids fantasy-style tactical hype, instead focusing on high-return techniques professionals can apply immediately. The OSS Masterclass Includes: Weekly self-paced training and live tactical briefings Real-world scenarios and 'done-with-you' coaching Daily micro-drills and actionable weekly goals Proven strategies for urban threats, home defense, and active attacker response Already used by Fortune 100 leaders, law enforcement units, and executive protection teams, the OSS Masterclass offers an alternative to costly full-time security services. With agents often costing $250,000 or more annually, this program provides proactive readiness without high overhead or visibility. To subscribe for safety insights, visit: or register at About Trevor Thrasher Trevor Thrasher is a retired Green Beret, SWAT officer, and international counter-terrorism trainer. As founder of Grey Group LLC, he has trained over 30,000 professionals from law enforcement, special operations, and the corporate world. His programs replace fear and guesswork with confidence and decisive action. Media ContactTrevor S. ThrasherFounder, Grey Group LLCtthrasher@ (402) 881-2417 Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trevor Thrasher View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Green Beret and SWAT Officer Trevor Thrasher Launches Executive Self-Security Program Amid Rise in Threats to Corporate Leaders
OSS: Threat-Proof Executive Masterclass Equips Business Professionals with Tools for Personal Safety, Family Protection, and Crisis Leadership OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With workplace violence, urban crime, and targeted attacks on executives on the rise, high-performing professionals are finding themselves increasingly vulnerable and underprepared. In response, U.S. Army Green Beret, SWAT and street crimes officer, and international counter-terrorism contractor, Trevor Thrasher has launched the OSS: Threat-Proof Executive Masterclass, an elite, immersive coaching program designed to empower corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to take control of their personal safety and that of their families. The Masterclass combines on-demand modules with live coaching, delivering practical self-security training modeled after principles used by elite law enforcement, military, and executive protection units. Designed for today's evolving threat landscape, it teaches high-level situational awareness, tactical thinking, and leadership under pressure. According to a 2024 Securonix report, 76% of organizations faced direct threats to their executive teams. A separate 2023 PwC survey noted a 64% year-over-year rise in overall threats against executives and employees. "Everyone is their own first responder," said Thrasher. "Too many people rely on luck or 911 for protection. That's no longer good enough. If you lead in the boardroom, it's time to lead in your own safety too." Built around Thrasher's Street S.M.A.A.R.T.S.™ framework, the OSS Masterclass offers real-world strategies drawn from decades of frontline experience. The program avoids fantasy-style tactical hype, instead focusing on high-return techniques professionals can apply immediately. The OSS Masterclass Includes: Weekly self-paced training and live tactical briefings Real-world scenarios and 'done-with-you' coaching Daily micro-drills and actionable weekly goals Proven strategies for urban threats, home defense, and active attacker response Already used by Fortune 100 leaders, law enforcement units, and executive protection teams, the OSS Masterclass offers an alternative to costly full-time security services. With agents often costing $250,000 or more annually, this program provides proactive readiness without high overhead or visibility. To subscribe for safety insights, visit: or register at About Trevor Thrasher Trevor Thrasher is a retired Green Beret, SWAT officer, and international counter-terrorism trainer. As founder of Grey Group LLC, he has trained over 30,000 professionals from law enforcement, special operations, and the corporate world. His programs replace fear and guesswork with confidence and decisive action. Media ContactTrevor S. ThrasherFounder, Grey Group LLCtthrasher@ (402) 881-2417 Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trevor Thrasher Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Scientists develop a temporary tattoo that detects date rape drugs in drinks within 1 SECOND
It's something that has happened to around one in 10 women and one in 20 men. But detecting if your drink has been spiked could soon be as simple as dabbing some of it onto your arm. Scientists from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology have developed a temporary tattoo that can detect the presence of 'date rape' drugs. If the tattoo detects even low concentrations of y–hydroxybutyrate (GHB), it will change from yellow to red. Best of all, this process is almost instantaneous – taking around one second, according to the researchers. There are already a range of measures available for drinkers to limit access to their drinks, including anti–spiking drink covers and films. However, the researchers hope the new tattoo will offer a quick and simple way to ensure beverages are safe. 'This innovation represents a proactive and accessible solution for preventing DFSAs –[drug–related sexual assault], enhancing personal safety, and fostering a sense of control and awareness in high–risk environments,' the team explained. Spiking occurs when someone puts drugs into another person's drink without their knowledge or consent – often to make it easier to rape or sexually assault them. 'Spiking can happen for different reasons – for example, because someone thinks it's funny or because someone wants to commit a crime against the person they're spiking, such as theft, rape or sexual assault,' Rape Crisis explains on its website. 'Whatever the motive, spiking is never okay or funny. 'It can make a person extremely vulnerable and ill, and have a lasting impact on their wellbeing and life.' One of the most common date rape drugs is GHB, which can cause dizziness, confusion, short–term amnesia, and even unconsciousness. Unfortunately, detecting if your drink has been spiked can prove tricky. Writing in their study, published in ACS Sensors, the team, led by Kim Gyeong–Ji, explained: 'The drug used for date rape is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, which can be completely dissolved in beverages to avoid suspicion.' There are already several GHB detection measures available, including specialised strips or cards that change colour when exposed to the drug. To create the tattoo stickers, the researchers placed a mold over the top of a thin plastic film, decorated with tattoo–like designs However, most of these are time consuming, and aren't exactly subtle. In their new study, the team set out to develop a more accessible alternative – eventually settling on a temporary tattoo. To create the tattoo stickers, the researchers placed a mold over the top of a thin plastic film, decorated with tattoo–like designs. They then poured in a gel mixture containing a chemical receptor that turns red in the presence of GHB. Finally, they coated the back of the sticker with glue, so it could stick to the skin. To test the tattoo's accuracy, the team applied dabs of GHB dissolved in a variety of beverages, incuding whisky, vodka, beer, soju, and coffee. Across all beverages, the researchers found that the tattoo could detect the drug - even at low concentrations. 'In practice, a wearer could dip a finger into a beverage, touch the drop to the sticker and see the result almost immediately,' the researchers explained in a statement. What's more, the sticker displays the positive result for up to 30 days, which could be helpful if it's needed as evidence. Unfortunately, the price and timeline for availablity of the tattoo remain unclear at this stay. However, the researchers reassure that the sticker is 'inexpensive and easy to manufacture', and say it will be commercially available 'soon'.
The Verge
14-07-2025
- The Verge
Pebblebee's AirTag alternative now doubles as a panic alarm
Pebblebee has announced a new personal safety feature for its Clip location tracker that's compatible with both Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub network. Alert is being introduced as a free update to the Pebblebee app today, and the company says it will work with current and future versions of the Clip without requiring a subscription fee. Pressing a button on the tracker will activate a loud siren and flashing light to alert anyone nearby that you're in trouble, while also triggering the app to send a notification to an emergency contact. Activating the Alert feature requires you to rapidly press the Clip's button several times, ensuring that random bumps won't trigger it accidentally. Unlike the sounds that the tracker emits when you're trying to locate it, the 97-decibel siren has a more urgent tone so that it's immediately obvious to those around you that there's a problem. Through the Pebblebee app, you can set up a 'Safety Circle' consisting of one trusted contact, who will receive an SMS message when the Alert feature has been activated. The emergency message includes a secure link to the location where the alert was triggered, which can be viewed in a browser so that your contacts don't need to have the Pebblebee app installed. The company says it plans to expand the Safety Circle to multiple contacts 'in the near future,' with continuous live location tracking being a feature on its 'product roadmap.' The tracker's siren and flashing light will continue for up to a minute, but should it be triggered accidentally, or if the problem resolves itself quickly, the alert can be canceled by rapidly pressing the button again or using a single long press. When canceled manually, your Safety Circle contact will receive another message letting them know it was deliberately stopped. To ensure you know how to use the feature ahead of time so you can reliably activate Alert during a real emergency the Pebblebee app includes a test mode allowing you to practice rapidly pressing the button without alerting your Safety Circle contact. The new feature is comparable to the SOS Alert that was introduced by Pebblebee's competitor, Tile, last September. However, while Tile's SOS Alert can contact multiple people and even let you have Life360's emergency dispatch center call an ambulance, it requires a subscription that starts at $7.99 a month — and doesn't include the audio and visual alerts.
ABC News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
NT government to allow public use of Oleoresin Capsicum spray for 'personal safety' in 12-month trial
The Northern Territory is set to become the second Australian jurisdiction allowing residents to carry pepper spray, in a government trial aimed at improving personal safety. The NT government has announced it would "consider" a 12-month trial to allow "approved members of the public" to carry and use a low-percentage Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray "for self-defence under strict legal conditions". OC spray is a non-lethal tool that is used to incapacitate people by causing a painful burning sensation and temporary vision impairment. The trial is expected to begin in September, after consultation led by NT Police and involving stakeholders, industry bodies, licensees and the broader community. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the trial was "about giving Territorians more choice when it comes to personal safety". Western Australia is currently the only Australian state or territory where people can carry the non-lethal spray under strict conditions. "We've seen Western Australia undertake a similar trial, and it's provided valuable insights into how a controlled, lawful model can give people greater peace of mind without compromising public safety," Ms Finocchiaro said. "This is about equipping Territorians with more options, not less control. "It's a practical step that balances personal responsibility with community safety, and we'll be watching the outcomes closely through reporting and evaluation." The government said a "community oversight reference group" would be established to review the trial. The Country Liberal Party government has passed a suite of law and order reforms since coming to power in August, including stricter bail laws and lowering the age of criminal responsibility. The previous NT Labor government passed new laws allowing security guards to carry OC spray.
