WEBINAR

Lone Wolf Attacks in the Heart of America: Can We Stop the Unstoppable?

Join a critical live panel exploring the rising threat of lone-wolf, grievance-driven mass shootings—unpacking the warning signs, prevention gaps, and actionable strategies to protect both public and private spaces from the next unpredictable attack.

August 26, 2025

5:00 PM UTC

1 hour

This webinar was originally held on August 26, 2025 and is now available for on demand viewing.

Duration: 1 hour

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Summary

The tragic mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan that claimed the lives of a police officer and four civilians has once again exposed the grim reality of lone-wolf, grievance-driven violence. With the shooter acting alone, armed with an assault rifle, and able to bypass layers of security to reach a high-profile corporate location, this attack underscores the evolving challenge for law enforcement and security professionals alike.

This live web panel discussion will bring together law enforcement leaders, behavioral threat experts, and corporate security professionals to dissect the patterns behind recent lone-wolf shootings—from Manhattan to Nashville to Half Moon Bay. The conversation will explore the critical warning signs, the gaps in prevention, and what realistic countermeasures organizations can take to address these unpredictable and devastating incidents.

Attendees will gain insight into the difficult intersection of assault weapons, personal grievance, and workplace or symbolic targeting—and what proactive steps can be taken to build resilience in soft and hard targets alike.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the behavioral patterns and pathways of lone-wolf and grievance shooters
Learn how public-private threat information sharing can close critical intelligence gaps
Explore the role of corporate security teams in pre-incident intervention and threat detection
Identify limitations of traditional access control and response models in lone-shooter events
Hear firsthand lessons learned from recent mass casualty incidents across multiple sectors

Speakers

Timothy M. O'Brien, CPP

CEO Criminal Intelligence Administration

Criminal Intelligence Administration

O’Brien is the CEO of Criminal Intelligence Administration, an independent protection consulting firm specializing in counterterrorism and operational security management. Established in 1987, his firm provided services to residential and commercial property management firms. Typically, O’Brien is engaged in vulnerability assessments, training programs and cradle-to-grave design and implementation of protection systems. He has over forty years of experience in corporate security management, specializing in the residential and commercial property arena. His experience has made him a frequently sought-after speaker at security seminars and training programs. He has been actively involved in all phases of security management operations, including feasibility studies, functional design of security systems, and liability reduction strategies. O’Brien holds credentials and certifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and a Licensed Private Career School Teacher for Criminal, Security Officers, and Project Management. He is also a Certified Trainer-Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events.

Peter J. Forcelli

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Peter J. Forcelli is a retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and former NYPD homicide detective with 35 years of law enforcement experience. Author of "The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels," he rose from beat cop to the head of training for ATF. Forcelli has made over 1,000 arrests and served 300+ search warrants in his career. He specialized in complex investigations targeting armed gangs and criminal organizations. As a congressional whistleblower, he testified about Operation Fast & Furious following Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry's death. Leading ATF's Miami Field Division, he oversaw responses to mass shootings at Fort Lauderdale Airport and Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He is a survivor of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. He serves as a recurring guest speaker at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Jody Russell

Sr. Solutions Engineer

Ambient.ai

Having spent 20 + years in the security industry, I've journeyed from installation and operations to technical sales and evangelism, continually honing my passion for transformative security solutions. Now, my focus is this transformative inflection of AI and security technology, particularly the role of computer vision in shaping the future of our field. As a leader, I champion the development of, and strategic planning for, my team. As an individual contributor, I foster customer satisfaction and a proactive solutions mindset. Always learning, I am dedicated to exploring AI's potential within physical security, aiming to influence the discourse on how technology should be driven to prevent incidents and proactively save and protect.

Michael Gips

Managing Director

Kroll

Michael Gips, JD, CPP, CSyP, has more than 30 years of experience as a security executive, attorney, researcher, and journalist. He has advised hundreds of companies across every sector. Mike has been named to many "most influential lists" and has won multiple awards for his coverage of the security industry. He was formerly the Chief Global Knowledge & Learning Officer at ASIS International, as well as ASIS's head of security.

Matthew Dumpert

Head of ESRM Practice

Kroll

Matthew Dumpert is the head of Kroll's ESRM practice. Prior to joining Kroll, Matt served as a U.S. Diplomat, Special Agent and Regional Security Officer with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service. He previously served as the Executive Office of the Secretary of State in Washington, D.C., alongside the most senior members of the State Department, including the Secretary of State, Deputy Secretaries of State, Under Secretaries of State, and their senior staffs.

Moderator: Steve Lasky

Editorial Director

SecurityInfoWatch.com

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