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Michael is regularly featured on FOX News, KCAL CBS, KUSI News, and industry outlets such as EP Wired commenting on active shooter response, workplace violence prevention, executive protection, and behavioral threat assessment. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E.
Michael Julian is the creator of the A.L.I.V.E. active shooter survival training program and a 30-year veteran of the private security industry. As President and CEO of MPS Security and Protection, he has led executive protection details, workplace violence prevention engagements, behavioral threat assessment teams, and active shooter response training for clients across the United States – corporations, school districts, hospital systems, government agencies, places of worship, and high-net-worth families.
Michael built the five-step A.L.I.V.E. method (Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, Expose) after studying after-action reports from every major active shooter incident in the U.S. The pattern was clear: civilians needed a simple, decisive framework they could actually execute under extreme stress.
Today the A.L.IV.E. program is delivered nationwide as online active shooter training courses, in-person active shooter survival training, and through a network of certified instructors.
Michael Julian began his career in investigations and security assisting his father Ron Julian, the founder of his company National Business Investigations (NBI), at the age of 16. He majored in Administration of Justice in college where he was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order for academic achievement.
He began working full time for NBI in 1990, specializing in surveillance operations, and continued his education by completing the California Department of Justice Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, and studying advanced surveillance techniques from the National Association of Investigative Specialists.
Michael joined the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) in 1995 where he served as a District Governor, on the Legislation and Technology Committees, Education & Training Task Force, Board of Directors as the Vice President of Administrative Services for five terms, and as President in 2012 and 2013.
Michael created MPS Security & Protection, the personal and asset protection division of NBI, in 2003 to satisfy the increasing demand for executive level and facility security services.
He is licensed in multiple states as a Private Investigator and Security Professional, is a graduate of the Executive Protection Institute and Executive Security International, and Board Director or member of several national and international security and investigator associations.
Michael’s security training includes behavioral threat assessment, active shooter survival, executive and asset protection, self-defense, defensive and evasive driving, close protection, aviation security, interview and interrogation techniques, protective surveillance and counter surveillance, and covert protection. He teaches courses in Executive and Asset Protection throughout the United States and is a trusted security consultant for numerous organizations providing personal and asset security solutions and teaching workplace violence identification and reaction, and active shooter survival. Michael is a featured security expert for Los Angeles ABC Channel 7 News.
A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, was created in 2014 when Michael began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
In mid-2019 the first A.L.I.V.E. Instructor Certification Course was held in Southern California, creating several new, certified instructors to present the program. Michael is now a keynote speaker at conferences, but still teaches the course to select businesses, public utilities agencies, medical and educational institutions throughout the world.
Who is Michael Julian?
Michael Julian is the creator of the ALIVE active shooter survival training program and a 30-year security industry executive. He is the President and CEO of MPS Security and Protection and a recognized media commentator on active shooter and workplace violence prevention.
Why did Michael create A.L.I.V.E.?
After studying every major active shooter incident in the United States, Michael saw that civilians needed a simple, decisive five-step framework – Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, Expose – they could actually execute under stress. A.L.I.V.E. was built to fill that gap.
What media has Michael appeared on?
Michael Julian has appeared on FOX News, ABC, KCAL (CBS LA) CBS, KUSI News, and other national and regional outlets to discuss active shooter prevention, workplace violence, and behavioral threat assessment.
Does Michael still teach training in person?
Yes. Michael personally delivers select in-person A.L.I.V.E. active shooter survival training engagements and leads the instructor certification course that produces A.L.I.V.E.-credentialed trainers nationwide.
How can I work with Michael directly?
For media, keynote, or executive briefings, use the contact page and indicate the engagement type.
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How To Respond Effectively To Workplace Violence
“As a retired 32 year law enforcement veteran, with several years of SWAT and tactical experience, I learned some different unique perspectives as it pertains to civilians dealing with active threat situations. Very good class for civilians who may have never experienced reacting to a life and death stressful situation.”
– Christopher C.
Assess the situation quickly
Leave the area if you can
Impede the shooter
Violence may be necessary
Expose your position carefully for safety
The A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive an active shooter incident. Its emphasis on situational awareness and decision-making makes it a practical and effective approach to active shooter situations. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others, the program can help prevent tragedies and save lives.
