Ed Monk

Ed Monk, a retired U.S. Army colonel and active-shooter trainer, shares his journey from military service to education and his mission to improve school safety through realistic training. He emphasizes the uncomfortable truth about violence and critiques ineffective security measures in schools, stressing the need for proactive responses. Monk discusses the importance of training for unarmed resistance and the psychological elements that contribute to successful outcomes in crisis situations, advocating for community accountability and urgent action in the face of potential threats.