SWA 25th Anniversary Crest

Protect Your People
Strengthen Your Organization
Be Ready When It Matters Most

SWA helps healthcare, senior-living, education, manufacturing, government, and faith-based organizations identify vulnerabilities, prepare employees, maintain compliance, and respond effectively during a crisis.

More Than a Consultant
A Partner When Crisis Strikes

SWA clients have access to a 24-hour crisis response hotline. When an urgent safety, security, emergency management, or workplace violence situation occurs, experienced help is only a phone call away.

OUR SERVICES

Security-Vulnerability

Security Vulnerability Assessments

Before making any viable improvements, it is critical to know where the gaps, weaknesses, or vulnerabilities exist. An SVA identifies three critical factors:  1). What are the threats faced. 2) Where are the opportunities that would allow an event to occur.3) What are the potential outcomes if an event occurs.  All improvements start with an SVA.

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Active-Shooter

Active Shooter

SWA’s Active Shooter Preparedness programs prepare you to recognize threats and minimize the chances of such an incident or, if one should occur, to minimize the loss of life.  SWA offers multiple training and policy solutions across all industry lines.

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Aggression-Management

Essentials of Aggression Management. (EoAM)

Customizable for a variety of industries, our EOAM programs range from a one-day workshop that teaches employees to identify early warning signs and minimize the risk of workplace violence to a deeper dive into de-escalation techniques designed to help people escape a violent attack and reach safety. 

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Emergency-Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

At SWA, we work with you to create a customized Emergency Operations Plan that addresses the hazards your facility may encounter.  We work with you to develop your plan, train employees on it, and facilitate exercises to test your plan and staff.

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Plan-Development

Emergency Preparedness Training & Development

SWA works with your team to develop written plans and policies to address the hazards and vulnerabilities identified in your various assessments.  Well-written plans are critical for compliance and for response, mitigation, and recovery after an event.

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Safety-Management

Safety Management

Not all companies can afford the luxury of a full-time safety manager. SWA is prepared to evaluate your facility's current safety program and develop a strategic, cost-effective program to reduce injuries, increase efficiency, and create a safer workplace overall.

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OSHA-Compliance

OSHA Compliance

Is your facility up to date and compliant with OSHA regulations and standards?  If not, an OSHA visit could cost your company thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars.  SWA’s team of professional safety consultants, including former OSHA Compliance Officers, stands ready to help your company prepare for an OSHA inspection and assist in both informal and formal hearings that will follow the inspection.  

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Crisis-Response-Team

Crisis Response Team

SWA Clients have access to our 24/7 crisis response team, including “boots on the ground” assistance with incident management, crisis counselors, armed or unarmed security, media and public relations support, legal counsel, cleanup and restoration, and more. 

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Cyber Security

Welcome to SWA's Cybersecurity Hub, where cutting-edge protection meets peace of mind. In today's technology-driven world, safeguarding your digital assets is non-negotiable.

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Independent Use of Force Investigations

SWA's new service offering: independent use-of-force investigations. This provides an unbiased review of security officer incidents, ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and actionable recommendations to improve protocols and reduce liability.

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500

Clients Served

49

States Served

25

Years in Business

24/7

Crisis Support

2019 Award

Excellence in Emergency Management

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THE SWA MISSION

Sorensen, Wilder & Associates helps organizations solve their safety and security management challenges. We accomplish this through the use of qualified and proven industry experts in a manner that is most cost-effective, legal, ethical, and realistic.

The 4 Outs

ACTIVE SHOOTER VIDEO

Preparation for all types of emergencies and potential disasters is a familiar activity for senior living communities. However, the event that is most difficult for communities to fully prepare for is an active shooter. Senior living communities know they are not immune to this threat, yet most lack plans or training to guide their response and save lives if it occurs.

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INDUSTRIES SERVED

Education and School Safety Training

Education

We have been named by the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority as a "vendor of choice" for school security and violence prevention programs.

Hospital Safety Training

Healthcare

Our staff of healthcare specialists includes Certified Healthcare Protection Administrators, Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals, Certified Fraud Examiners, Nurse/Attorneys, Certified Occupational Health Nurses, and Certified Safety Professionals.

Government Safety Training

Government

With strong backgrounds in municipal and government administration, the staff of SWA have become logical choices for governmental projects dealing with safety and security issues.

Industrial Safety Training

Manufacturing

Companies need a qualified partner like SWA who will increase workplace safety and security and minimize losses.

Construction Safety Training

Construction

SWA provides a wide range of services built specifically for the construction industry. From OSHA compliance to crane training and safety, we do it all.

Churches and Houses of Worship Safety Training

Churches and Houses of worship

Our Safe Sanctuary program is designed by SWA to provide critical training to churches and houses of worship in order to keep congregations safe during a hostile event.

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Medical Cannabis

SWA's plans exceed all requirements put forth as related to physical security, loss prevention, safety, and emergency management ensuring safe and secure operations for your medical cannabis dispensary or cultivation center.

Modern times require modern solutions to security and safety situations.

Unfortunately, employees, visitors, customers, vendors and intruders regularly create havoc and disruptions to our business.  SWA has the experienced operational experts to help you prevent, prepare, mitigate, and recover from dangerous situations and deadly disasters.