Meet Dennis
Dennis Golden is the personal security expert behind IM-SAFE, a personal security firm located in Simsbury CT.
Dennis likes to say he has well over 50 years of experience in personal security training. "When you have a grandfather who was a NYC Policeman and a father who headed up security for an international financial institution—breakfast, lunch and dinner conversations sort of just centered on personal security".
But the real lesson he learned was that there is tremendous
difference in how law enforcement approached security vs. the very different
needs of business people. Police tactics, while effective in some circumstances, are not always appropriate in many business settings and can generate negative consequences.
Dennis is a certified self-defense instructor and entertaining speaker who has lectured and taught thousands of individuals and he has certified hundreds of instructors over the past decade.
A member of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, Dennis is recognized
by multiple national organizations including the Police Officers Safety Association.
He is a member of the American Women's Self Defense Association and has been
certified by S&W as an instructor. He has served on the teaching staff of
the Northeastern Tactical Schools and has conducted programs for both Federal
Security personnel and a variety of law enforcement personnel.
"Police and military are trained to seek out danger. By contrast, we show people how to avoid confrontations by disengaging to achieve a significant strategic advantage. We don't encourage "force on force" solutions but if all other options fail we demonstrate some simple steps anyone can take to resolve an issue".
"I like to empower people with practical skills that enables them not to become a crime victim. When all is said and done, you are the only one responsible for your personal safety".
