Tips, Tactics, and Tools Podcast

Tips, Tactics, and Tools Podcast

Brink Fidler & Tom Herring

Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
64%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

"Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow" was inspired by frequent discussions between Brink Fidler, President of Defend Systems, and Tom Herring, Owner of Herring Technology, both driven by their commitment to educating clients on enhancing safety and security. Defend Systems specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter response training, while Herring Technology focuses on security solutions like access control, surveillance, alarms, and more. This podcast dives deep into all things safety and security—whether at home, work, church, or in public spaces. Our diverse guests come from a wide range of backgrounds, including school security experts, survivors of active shooter incidents, rescue task force managers, risk management professionals, technology specialists, federal agents, law enforcement experts, K9 trainers, and many more.

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Recent Episodes

069 - Foundations of Church Security Teams (Part 1)

Mar 17, 2026 44m

What does it actually take to build an effective church security team? In Part 1 of this series, Brink and Tom sit down with Adam McIntyre, Director of Training at Defend Systems, to break down the…

068 - Empowered, Not Afraid: A Civilian Perspective on Active Shooter Training

Feb 24, 2026 46m

What really changes after active shooter response training? In this episode, Mary Dexter, Facilities Manager at National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), shares her "before and…

067 - Inside the Investigations That Close the Case

Jan 20, 2026 47m

In his last appearance on the podcast, Bobby Young joined us to discuss the armed security side of Covert Results. This time, he returns alongside Olivia Wilson, who leads the private investigation…

066 - Raising the Bar in Private Security

Dec 23, 2025 43m

Bobby Young, Founder of Covert Results, shares his journey from Metro Nashville Police to building one of the region's most trusted security and investigative firms. Bobby explains why proactive…

065 - 120 Marathons, One Mission: Keep Kids Safe Online

Dec 09, 2025 47m

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Tracy, founder of Safe Social Network, a platform dedicated to helping people navigate life in the digital age. He's also the creator of Haven, a step-by-step…

064 - Hardening the Perimeter: Expert Insights

Nov 25, 2025 33m

In this episode, we sit down with Brent Terry, one of the most trusted experts in vehicle barriers, perimeter protection, and critical-infrastructure security. Through his work with Security…

063 - How ZeroEyes Uses AI to Save Lives

Nov 11, 2025 49m

In this episode, we sit down with Dustin Brooks, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of ZeroEyes, to explore what inspired a mission to prevent future violence through AI-powered gun detection. A…

062 - Answering the Call: An Officer's Response to an Active Shooter

Oct 28, 2025 1h 17m

Former Chattanooga and Nashville Police Officer Steven Meador sits down with Brink and Adam to share what it's like to respond to two active shooter events during his law enforcement career,…

061 - Staying Ready: Lessons from Recent Threats

Oct 14, 2025 45m

In this episode, Brink and Tom break down recent events in the U.S., from the Ukrainian refugee stabbing on a train, to the Colorado school shooting, the Charlie Kirk attack, and a country club…

060 - Security After Charlie Kirk

Sep 22, 2025 33m

In this episode, host Brink Fidler is joined by Adam McIntyre, Director of Training at Defend Systems, to analyze the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Together, they dissect the event security…

059 - Fighting Cybercrime: From the FBI to Overt Channel

Aug 26, 2025 59m

Bart Holzer, cyber expert and founder of Overt Channel, shares his journey from FBI intern to tackling high-profile cybercrime cases. He recounts early days investigating online criminals, cases like…

058 - Smarter Security Screening with CEIA's OPENGATE® Technology

Aug 12, 2025 38m

In this episode, we explore CEIA's OPENGATE® system, sharing insights from hands-on testing. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE® is wireless, portable, weather-resistant, and managed…

S4E57 057 - Protecting People, Not Just Products: Security at GEODIS

Jul 29, 2025 48m

Craig Parker, Head of Supply Chain Security at GEODIS, oversees safety across a global logistics network. In this episode, he shares the real-world challenges of securing both people and products,…

S4E56 056 - Tragedy in Chattanooga and an Officer's Journey to Healing

Jul 15, 2025 1h 30m

In this powerful episode, Chief Sean O'Brien of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department shares his remarkable journey through decades in law enforcement, including an account of…

S4E55 055 - The Backbone of Modern Security: Networks, AI, and the Human Factor

Jul 02, 2025 46m

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Hatcher, Director of Technology Operations at Herring Technology, to break down the modern landscape of security systems. From AI-powered cameras and facial…

S4E54 054 - Travel Smarter: Burglars Love When You Post from the Beach

Jun 18, 2025 41m

In this episode, we dive into the risks of oversharing on social media while traveling and how it can make you a target for burglars. From real stories about alarm calls and serial burglars to why…

S4E53 053 - Breakdown of the Florida State University Shooting

May 22, 2025 34m

Tom and Brink break down the April 17 Florida State University shooting—an open campus event that exposes tough challenges in prevention and response. One heartbreaking detail: a student who survived…

S4E52 052 - Jeff Mathes - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

Apr 22, 2025 1h 43m

In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Jeff Mathes of the Metro Nashville Police Department—one of the first officers on the scene at The Covenant School on March 27, 2023. Jeff walks us through…

S4E51 051 - Teacher - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

Apr 15, 2025 1h 28m

On March 27, 2023, our guest was a teacher at The Covenant School in Nashville—a place she had poured her heart into. In this episode, our guest recounts the moments before, during, and after the…

S4E50 050 - Rachel Sanderson - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

Apr 08, 2025 1h 33m

On March 27, 2023, Rachel Sanderson walked onto The Covenant School campus for her first day as a substitute teacher there. It was a beautiful morning—calm, full of worship, and seemingly ordinary.…

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