Next Up: To Arm or Not to Arm: Evaluating Firearms in Private Security Operations

When: September, 24
Webinar Time: 10:00a MT
Q&A / Forum: 10:45a MT
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As threats to cultural institutions and public spaces continue to evolve, the decision to arm private security personnel remains one of the most complex and consequential challenges facing security leaders today. This session explores the real-world process of evaluating and implementing an armed security program at a major museum.

Presenters include Jon Barnwell, Associate Vice President of Safety & Security at the National World War II Museum; Eric Drewry, Founder & Principal Consultant of Drewry Consulting Group and Director of Protection Services at the Detroit Institute of Arts; Jason Goodrich, Director of Global Consulting at CriticalArc; and Norris Yarbrough, Senior Manager–Armed Security at the National World War II Museum.

Together, they will share a multi-layered case study covering:

• Institutional risk assessment and operational readiness
• Consultant-led evaluation and strategic recommendations
• Framework development and implementation guidance from a global security firm
• On-the-ground leadership and management of armed personnel

Attendees will gain insight into the collaborative decision-making process, legal and ethical considerations, public perception challenges, and practical steps for launching or refining an armed security program tailored to their organization’s mission and risk profile

IFCPP's free monthly webinar series and live Q&A forum provides valuable educational content and resource-sharing throughout the year. Webinars will continue to feature recognized practitioners, subject matter experts, and industry leaders discussing current challenges, emerging threats, lessons learned, and innovative solutions for protecting cultural institutions and their collections. Stay tuned for a list of upcoming topics, with a wide range of timely presentations already scheduled each month into 2027...

Presenter Interview

Check out our interview with webinar presenter, Eric Drewry, here!

Following each 45-minute presentation, attendees are invited to participate in an Open Forum and Live Q&A, providing an opportunity to ask questions, discuss real-world challenges, and engage directly with webinar presenters and fellow professionals. The new member forum will include monthly Zoom gatherings, hot-topic discussion, member-to-member problem-solving, extensive resource-sharing, and recorded discussions for ongoing reference. Practitioners responsible for protecting cultural institutions, collections, visitors, and staff are encouraged to participate.

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