Training & Planning

  • Preparation is the Key to Success

    In today’s challenging world, designing and implementing a robust security plan is complex and requires constant oversight. As risk levels and threats change, your security plan must evolve to meet potential emerging dangers and hazards that can impede operations. Additionally, companies must continually train employees and staff to ensure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities when an incident occurs. While having a strong security operational plan is valuable, the key to success is the preparation and training.

    Whether you need assistance in formulating active shooter and workplace violence plans and procedures, crisis management planning, standard operating procedures, briefings and training for personnel or guard force, designing physical and technical security measures, implementing access control and camera systems, logistics and travel management, our security team has the capability to meet your needs.

    We have operated in domestic and international venues and understand the degree of difficulty that comes with operating in a foreign territory. We are well versed in developing plans for emergency preparedness and evacuation, securing facilities and assets, commercial and residential complexes, port terminals and maritime operations.

    Our co-founder, Lew Merletti, achieved extensive experience in executive protection and training during his distinguished United States Secret Service (USSS) career. Prior to becoming the Director, Lew served as Assistant Director of Training and Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) of the Secret Service Training Center in Beltsville, Maryland. Our team of expert instructors have given training to numerous law enforcement and military agencies and are hand-picked due to their extensive background and skill set. Our instruction is catered to be relevant to any type of client.

    Additionally, we have the capability to deliver executive protection training based on the USSS methodology. Our founders have extensive experience in close protection and our team of retired agents specialize in those foundations and disciplines that make the USSS successful. Whether your needs are minimal or all encompassing, we are confident that we can provide the right training and tools for your executive protection team.

    Overall, Merletti Gonzales International can deliver comprehensive training packages tailored to the requirements of the individual client. MGI has a diverse team of instructors whose specialties cover active shooter, executive protection, crisis management, corporate security training, and more.