CIVIL UNREST ISN’T COMING—IT’S ALREADY HERE

Civil unrest is changing—learn how to protect your workplace from the rising risks of protest-driven violence. • SHOW NOTES • Understand how protests escalate into workplace threats • Learn civil unrest 2.0 and its digital dynamics • Spot early warning signs of crowd violence • Adapt your workplace violence plans for collective threats • Prepare leadership for insider and outsider ideological risks Guest bio Steve Crimando is a Certified Threat Manager, crisis responder, and director of the Homeland Security Human Factors Institute with over 35 years in violence prevention. Civil unrest is no longer an urban anomaly—it’s a national workplace concern. Learn how to anticipate, prepare for, and navigate the ripple effects of protest culture in real time. Tap into Steve Crimando’s expert insights and equip your team with the knowledge to act, not react. For more support, visit behavioral science apps.com. Timestamp teaser list 00:34 – Civil unrest defined: new era threats 03:15 – Tech’s role in flash-to-bang protests 06:42 – Crowd behavior and protest escalation 09:57 – Why social media complicates safety 12:50 – AI and deepfake risk in mobilizations 17:12 – Protest impacts on company operations 21:33 – Monitoring signs before violence erupts 25:46 – Internal sympathizers and insider threats 30:01 – Policy tips for returning employees 33:19 – Civil discourse vs. hostile workplace ☕ Support us: buymeacoffee.com/awg.jb 🌐 Are We Good? Visit us at: 🔗 www.bolante.net 🔗 www.arewegood.net 📅 New episodes every week with your host, Jim Bennett. Disclosure: Some links shared may be Amazon affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the mission! — #WorkplaceSafety #ThreatAssessment #CivilUnrest #CrisisResponse #HRLeaders #ViolencePrevention #ProtestPreparedness #BusinessContinuity #EmployeeSafety #DisasterPlanning #AIandSecurity #DeepfakeThreats #AreWeGoodPodcast #WorkplaceSafety #ThreatAssessment #ViolencePrevention #BehavioralThreatAssessment #ThreatAssessmentTeam #MentalHealthAwareness #CrisisLeadership #BolanteNET #Podcast