Webinar Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm CT | 45 minutes + Q&A
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Workplace violence remains one of the most significant—and preventable—risks organizations face today. From verbal threats and harassment to active-assailant incidents, leaders must be prepared to identify warning signs early, respond decisively, and protect their people, assets, and reputation.

Join Eddie Sorrells, CEO, along with senior security professionals Todd Kreisher and Matthew W. Doherty in an in-depth, practical discussion on how organizations can effectively mitigate workplace violence through proactive planning, risk assessment, and coordinated response strategies. Drawing on real-world experience and industry best practices, the panel will examine how leadership, security, human resources, and legal can work together to reduce risk and strengthen organizational resilience.

This webinar will cover:

  • Recognizing behavioral warning signs and risk indicators
  • The importance of leadership’s role in setting expectations and accountability
  • Building and sustaining effective workplace violence prevention programs
  • Coordinated response strategies before, during, and after an incident
  • Post-incident recovery, communication, and organizational learning
  • Creating a culture of safety, awareness, and reporting

This session is designed for organizations seeking practical, actionable guidance to better protect their employees, facilities, and operations in an increasingly complex risk environment.

Who Should Attend:
Executives, HR leaders, safety and security professionals, risk and compliance teams, operations leaders, and anyone responsible for workplace safety and employee well-being.

Presenters
Join Eddie Sorrells, CEO of DSI Security Services, as he speaks with Matthew W. Doherty and Todd Kreisher about mitigating workplace violence and implementing proactive strategies for prevention, response, and recovery.

Moderator:
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PSP, PCI, CEO, DSI Security Services

Eddie Sorrells, with 30+ years in security, is a leader who advocates for frontline officers and industry innovation. As DSI CEO, he began as a security officer, emphasizing officer empowerment. He has held management roles in violence prevention, physical security, law, and investigations. Known for combining AI and remote technology, he integrates human judgment with technology to enhance security roles. Eddie holds industry certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI) and has served on boards such as NASCO and ASIS, where he’s President-Elect in 2025 and President in 2026. Named a global influencer in 2022, he continues to shape the security field with a focus on integrity, innovation, and service.

Guest Speaker:
Matthew W. Doherty

Matt Doherty is a nationally recognized expert in workplace violence prevention and behavioral threat assessment. A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service, Matt served as Special Agent in Charge of the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), where he led groundbreaking research into targeted violence prevention and worked closely with schools, corporations, and government agencies. Since transitioning to the private sector, he has spent nearly 20 years advising Fortune 100 companies, universities, and public institutions on workplace violence prevention and behavioral threat assessment. Matt frequently serves as a keynote speaker and consultant to senior leaders navigating complex behavioral risk issues.

Guest Speaker:
Todd Kreisher

Todd Kreisher is an experienced law enforcement and corporate security leader with more than 35 years in executive protection, investigations, and enterprise risk management. He served with distinction in the U.S. Secret Service from 1987 to 2013, holding leadership assignments in protective operations and investigative programs. Following federal service, Todd spent more than a decade as the Chief Security Officer for BMW of North America, where he transformed a small security function into an award-winning international program responsible for physical security, crisis management, and protective operations across the enterprise. In 2025, he founded Buckhorn Advisors LLC, where he advises corporations, executives, and high-net-worth individuals on comprehensive and customized security strategies.