The Avon Woods Neighborhood Association is sponsoring “Survival Awareness Training” led by retired FBI Special Agent Matthew Campbell, the evening of Thursday, Sept. 12. Based on Matt’s extensive experience with critical incidents, such as active shooters, assaults, kidnapping, and information obtained from thousands of actual FBI cases, this training will give you the knowledge necessary to identify and avoid potentially dangerous situations as well as how to react if you are involved in one.

Learn tips for navigating today’s world safely by having a plan for your physical safety at work, at a shopping mall, a restaurant, or any public setting. Attendees will learn what bad guys seek in their victims and how not to be “that person.” Additionally, some of the training centers on child safety and keeping our children safe in today’s dangerous world.

People leave this training feeling empowered by their new set of skills and confidence they will make the right decisions for their safety and the safety of their families. This education will prepare you to:

• Increase situational awareness
• Anticipate problems
• Avoid patterns
• Train your mind
• Avoid being a target
• Know how to flee and how to fight if necessary
• Protect your children and loved ones

About Matthew Campbell

Survival Awareness Training was created by Matthew Campbell, who recently retired from the FBI after a 25-year career. Matthew was the leader of an FBI SWAT team that conducted missions critical to our government both in the United States and overseas. He was an FBI Firearms Instructor, Tactical Instructor, Self Defense Instructor, and the Active Shooter Coordinator for the FBI, Jackson Division. In his 25 years of experience, Matthew has investigated numerous violent crimes, including child and adult abductions, violent robberies and assaults, as well as white collar crimes.

No Cost to Attend

This is a free event, sponsored and paid for by the Avon Woods Neighborhood Association, and open to all neighborhood residents.

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Caution to parents: Although Matt recommends this presentation for both adults and teens, be aware that there will be discussions about child abductions and pedophiles, so be guided accordingly.